By Lucy Ogalue A The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), says 65 per cent of Africa’s arable land is degraded, costing it 68 billion dollars annually in lost productivity. Dr Hanan Morsy, the Deputy Executive Secretary and Chief Economist, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), said this in a statement on posted the commission’s […]
By Yakubu Uba Residents along the banks of River Yedzaram in Maiduguri, are apprehensive as the river has overflown its banks. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that also disturbing to the residents is the report that Alau Dam now filled to capacity will be opened to discharge the excess water into the river […]
By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed that there are no cases of Mpox in its 256 custodial centres across the country. Abubakar Umar, Assistant Controller of Corrections, (ACC) Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) made known this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja. NAN […]
By Femi Ogunshola The House of Representatives has resolved to amend the law that established the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) to enhance operations efficiency. Mr Abiodun Akinlade, the Chairman of the House Committee on Aviation Technology, disclosed this at a retreat in Abuja on Thursday. The retreat was to inform the members of the committee […]
By Emmanuella Anokam Abuja, Sept. 5, 2024 (NAN) The Crude Oil Refinery-owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) says the commencement of production of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by Dangote Refinery has reinforced Nigeria’s position on the global energy stage. Chairman of the association, Mr Momoh Oyarekhua, said this on Thursday in a statement while congratulating Mr […]
Ugandan Olympic marathon runner, Rebecca Cheptegei, has died following an alleged attack by her boyfriend. The head of the country’s Olympics Committee made the disclosure on Thursday. The athlete, aged 33, reportedly died days after she was doused in petrol and set on fire by her boyfriend. Kenyan and Ugandan media reported that Cheptegei, […]
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the Egyptian counterpart have made commitment to enhance cooperation and collaboration on pilot training and Research and Development (R&D). This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, on Thursday in Abuja. Gabkwet noted that the commitment was […]
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu says the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) has been instrumental to the flourishing economic partnership and trade between Africa and China, which has grown to about 280 billion dollars. Tinubu said this in his opening remarks at the the 2024 FOCAC Summit holding in Beijing, China, from Sept. 4 […]
By Abujah Racheal The Federal Government has called for improved leadership and operational efficiency within Nigeria’s federal tertiary hospitals. Dr Tunji Alausa, Minister of State for Health, made the call on Wednesday in Abuja. Alausa spoke during the 107th Regular Meeting of the Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary […]
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Federal Government to reverse the new petrol pump price, as things are no longer bearable for Nigerians. National President of the association, Lucky Emonefe, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. […]