An art exhibition tagged Nigeria 1914, which promises to communicate the story of Nigeria’s birth, history, milestones and icons, is set to debut on Oct. 1 in Abuja.Mr Akin Laniyi, Project Director “Nigeria 1914? , told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
Month: September 2023
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says the country’s total annual upstream capital expenditure decreased from 27 billion dollars in 2014 to less than six billion dollars in 2022.The Chief Executive of NUPRC, Mr Gbenga Komol…
Taiwan seeks collaboration with Nigeria on achieving development goals.Taiwan seeks collaboration with Nigeria to achieve development goalsMr Andy Liu, the Representative and Head of Mission of the Taipei Trade Office in Nigeria, says his country is re…
The Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, says the federal capital, Abuja, is open to foreign investors.Mahmoud stated this at the close of the Africa International Trade Exhibition Summit in Midtown, New York, Unite…
The Nigerian Army on Monday, commenced a two-week intensive training of its drivers for the newly-acquired Tares Mine Protected Vehicles (MPVs), to prepare them for operational success in the field.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the trai…
Stakeholders have lauded the Federal Government for establishing the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy and expressed optimism that it would widen the exploration of Nigeria’s coastal potential.Some of them, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (…
Hajiya Binta Zubairu, Justice of the Court of Appeal (JCA) on Sunday in Zaria said judges are not the cause of delay in the dispensation of justice as erroneously believed by some Nigerians.Zubairu made this known on the sidelines of a reception organi…
Alhaji Aminu Suleiman, Founder, Tinubu Support Organization (TSO), on Sunday described Alhaji Nasir Gawuna, APC Gubernatorial candidate in the March 18 election as a true man of the people.Suleiman told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that th…
Lagos and Bayelsa States have set the pace on the medals table in opening day of weightlifting event at the 7th National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba, Delta.According to the Media Officer, Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF), Amaechi Agbo, both states…
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against use of four products found to contain potent medicinal ingredients, steroids and other banned substances.The warning is contained in a public alert …
President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to rescue the remaining female students of the Federal University Gusau, abducted by terrorists on Thursday.The president’s media aide, Mr Ajuri Ngelale, stated on Sunday in Abuja that Tinubu condemn…
Ekiti Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has recalled the General Manager of Ekiti State Sports Council, Mr. Adekunle Adeyemi, from the ongoing 7th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta, over the athletes’ poor kitting.Adeyemi’s recall was announced on Sund…
A cooperation agreement between the Foreign Investment Promoption Agency (FIPA) and the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI) is under review in a bid to foster relations between both agencies and encourage cross-investments between the two coun…
Pharmaceutical imports rose by 44% over the last five years, from TND1,228.6 million in 2018 to TND1,764 in 2022, according to a note published recently by the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT).These imports exceeded TND854 million during the first six mo…
854 people were killed in road accidents from January till September 21, i.e. up over 17% compared to the same period last year (726 deaths).However, the number of road accidents reported in the same period fell by over 4% compared to 2022, data publi…