Abuja: No fewer than 11 countries have arrived in Abuja for the 13th ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament, set for March 6-8, at the Velodrome, Moshood Abiola National Stadium. The tournament is part of celebrations for the 50th anniversary of ECOWAS. Francis Njoaguani, Director of the ECOWAS Youth and Sports Development Centre (EYSDC), stated this on […]
Month: March 2025
FG Moves to Cut Trade, Transport Costs with Strategic Initiatives
Abuja: The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing the cost of transporting goods and services by air, land, and sea to boost production across the country. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, made this known during a ministerial briefing organised by the Ministry of Information and Cultural Orientation on Tuesday […]
Desist from Charging Commuters High Fares, P-CNGI Warns Transport Unions
Abuja: The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGI) has intensified its monitoring efforts to ensure strict adherence to approved affordable fare structures by transport operators. Mr. Michael Oluwagbemi, Programme Director/Chief Executive of P-CNGI, emphasized this commitment in response to reports alleging non-compliance with agreed fare structures by some transport operators. According to News Agency of […]
140 NSCDC Personnel Acquire New Houses Under Corps’ Cooperative Society Scheme
Abuja: No fewer than 140 personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have acquired new houses in Abuja under the corps’ Cooperative Society scheme. NSCDC Commandant-General (CG), Ahmed Audi, on Tuesday in Abuja, handed over the keys to the houses, which comprised of one, two, and three-bedroom flats, as well as award […]
Lagos Introduces Digital Initiative for Malaria Eradication
Lagos: Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has announced a new digital initiative aimed at eradicating malaria, emphasizing its potential to enhance the socio-economic development of the region. The governor’s remarks were made during his keynote address at the launch of the Pathway to Malaria Pre-elimination Digitalisation Programme in Lagos. According to News Agency of […]