KANO: The Kano State House of Assembly has initiated a legislative process to repeal the State Fire Service Directorate Edict No 17 of 1970, aiming to regulate the operations of cooking gas retailers within Kano metropolis. The proposal seeks to introduce a new section targeting the regulation of indiscriminate sales of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), […]
Month: December 2024
Cigarettes and Vapes: Minors Access Tobacco in Spite of Ban.
Abuja: On a scorching afternoon in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, 15-year-old Tobi (not real name) stands in front of a small store in the Sagwari Estate Layout of Dutse-Alhaji. With his he points at a pack that many in his age barely buy: a pack of cigarettes. The shopkeeper, barely looking at Tobi, hands […]
Information Minister to Discuss Federal Government’s Tax Reforms at Kaduna NIPR AGM.
Kaduna: The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, is set to be the Guest Speaker at the 2024 Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Public Lecture. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the Kaduna State Chapter of the institute, Mr. Haroun Malami, through a statement […]
NAN Managing Director Commends NAFDAC’s Efforts in Combating Counterfeit Goods.
Abuja: The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali M. Ali, has praised the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for its significant efforts in reducing counterfeit goods in Nigeria. This commendation was made during a visit by Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of NAFDAC, to the […]
UNICEF Collaborates with Journalists to Enhance Health and Education Reporting in Nigerian States.
Zaria: UNICEF has engaged journalists from Kaduna State, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kwara to improve the coverage of health and education issues. This initiative aims to enhance media involvement at all levels to strengthen engagement terms that promote the reporting and broadcasting of health and education programs. According to News Agency of Nigeria, UNICEF’s intervention priorities […]