Asaba: Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has urged the Federal Government to fast-track the Ogwashi-Uku Dam project to realise its economic value for local communities. He made the appeal during a visit by the Benin-Owena River Basin Authority, led by Managing Director and CEO, Dr Femi Adekanbi, to Government House, Asaba. According to News Agency […]
Day: April 17, 2025
4,000 Women Benefit from Free C-Section Initiative, Says Minister
Abuja: The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has announced that more than 4,000 women have benefited from the Federal Government’s free Cesarean section (C-section) initiative since its inauguration. Pate disclosed this in Abuja during a media conference marking the 2025 Safe Motherhood Day. According to News Agency of Nigeria, in […]
Olufemi Soneye Named NIPR 2025 Spokesperson of the Year
Abuja: Mr Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer at Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), has been recognized as the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Spokesperson for 2025. In an interview with News Agency of Nigeria, Soneye expressed his commitment to enhancing public communication and serving the Nigerian public with integrity. According to […]
PEBEC Boss Restates Readiness to Collaborate with Government Agencies
Abuja: Ms Zahrah Audu, Director-General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), has reiterated the council’s readiness to collaborate with heads of government agencies to enhance service delivery. Audu stated this in a communiqu© at the end of a retreat for Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), held on Thursday in Abuja. She […]
Mixed Reactions Emerge Over U.S. Tariff Reprieve
Washington: Analysts have expressed mixed feelings over the U.S. 90-day reciprocal tariff for all countries except China. This comes in the wake of President Donald Trump’s announcement of a tariff reprieve, amidst concerns from bond investors about a potential sell-off in the U.S. stock market. According to News Agency of Nigeria, during a global trade […]