Abuja: Sen. Saliu Mustapha (APC – Kwara Central) has announced that the newly enacted North Central Development Commission (NCDC) Bill will tackle the infrastructural challenges faced by the region. Mustapha, who chairs the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, conveyed his remarks in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. According to News Agency of […]
Day: February 5, 2025
Union Trains 100 Artisans on CNG Conversion in FCT
Abuja: The Amalgamated Union of Motor Mechanics and Technicians of Nigeria (AUOMMATION) has initiated a free training program for 100 artisans in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to convert vehicles from petrol to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The union’s National President, Mr. Oseni Suleiman, revealed this development in Abuja while discussing the union’s operational guidelines […]
Audit Queries: Senate Decries Persistent Absence of FIRS, NNPCL, NCS, CBN Before Panel
Abuja: The Senate has expressed concern over persistent failure of some critical revenue generating agencies to respond to expenditure queries raised by Office of Auditor-General for the Federation, (OAGF). It also vowed to report and recommend sack of the chief executives of such agencies to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appropriate action. According to News […]
Oncologist Advises Nigerians on Adopting Healthy Lifestyles to Combat Cancer
Lagos: A Consultant Oncologist, Dr. Ajibike Orekoya, has advised Nigerians to adopt a healthy lifestyle to reduce the risk of having cancer. Orekoya, the Head of the Oncology Unit at the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, emphasized this advice during a programme organized by the hospital to commemorate the 2025 World Cancer Day. According to […]
Akpabio Assures of Speedy Transmission of 2025 Budget for Tinubu’s Assent
Abuja: Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has assured Nigerians that the 2025 budget will be transmitted to President Bola Tinubu for assent as soon as it is passed into law. Akpabio, who gave the assurance at plenary, emphasised the senate’s commitment to ensuring a seamless budgetary process. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Akpabio commended the […]