Abuja: The President of Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS), Dr Abidemi Omonisi, has applauded the Federal Government’s initiatives in controlling the disease in the country. He gave the commendation on Monday in Abuja during a news conference on the outcome of the society’s National Oncology Symposium and Annual General Meeting (AGM). According to News Agency of […]
Month: November 2024
Ikenne Local Government Achieves Open Defecation Free Status, Celebrated by Federal Government.
Ikenne: The Federal Government has commended Ikenne Local Government Area (LGA) in Ogun state for achieving Open Defecation Free (ODF) status, calling it a milestone for public health and community wellbeing. At the formal celebration in Ikenne on Tuesday, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, acknowledged the importance of the achievement in […]
FG Reverses 18-Year Admission Age for Tertiary Institutions.
Abuja: The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has announced a reversal of the previous policy setting an 18-year age benchmark for admission into tertiary institutions. This decision was shared during his inaugural press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, signaling a shift in the national educational policy. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Dr. Alausa […]
Buhari Visits Borno and Jigawa to Address Flooding and Tanker Explosion Aftermath.
Borno: Former President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday visited Borno and Jigawa to commiserate with the people of the two states. The former president visited Borno over the devastating flooding in the state and Jigawa over the tanker explosion that claimed no fewer than 180 lives. According to News Agency of Nigeria, a statement issued in […]
Asset Tracking and Valuation Crucial for Accountability, Says AGF.
Abuja: The Accountant-General of the Federation, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein, has emphasized the importance of tracking and valuing all Federal Government assets to ensure accountability. Speaking in an interview with newsmen in Abuja, Madein highlighted the necessity of a comprehensive approach to asset management within the government. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Madein discussed the […]