Gombe: The Gombe State Government has expended N25.6 billion in payment of gratuities to retirees over the past six years. Gov. Inuwa Yahaya announced this during the presentation of cheques for the payment of backlog of gratuities to Local Government Councils’ retirees in Gombe. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Yahaya stated that his administration […]
Day: July 22, 2025
Senate Approves Establishment of Federal Oil and Gas Hospital in Delta
Abuja: The Senate has passed a bill aimed at establishing the Federal Oil and Gas Hospital in Benikrukru, Delta. This development marks a significant step towards improving healthcare services for oil and gas workers and communities affected by exploration activities in the region. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the bill was presented by the […]
Nigeria Unveils Soybean Production Strategy to Meet Domestic Demand
Abuja: The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that the country currently produces about 1.35 million metric tonnes of soybeans annually, which is only half of the nation’s domestic demand. This was disclosed by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, during the unveiling of the National Soybean Production and Expansion Policy […]
Sokoto: CADI and UNFPA Collaborate to Enhance Family Planning Services
Sokoto: The Community Awareness and Development Initiative (CADI), with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has conducted a training program for 84 community groups in Sokoto State focused on family planning campaigns. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the participants included traditional and religious leaders, Wards Development Committee members, personnel from Primary Health […]
Reps C’ttee to Collaborate with NECO, WAEC, Others to Boost Education Standard
Abuja: The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies has pledged collaboration with relevant agencies to improve the standard of education in the country. Chairman of the committee, Rep. Oboku Oforji (PDP-Bayelsa), made the pledge in an interview with newsmen on Tuesday. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Oforji spoke on the […]