Abuja: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a specialised Child Protection and Development Agency, aimed at protecting and promoting the welfare of children across the nation. Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, revealed this initiative at a news conference leading up to the 2025 Children’s Day celebration in Abuja. According to News […]
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FG Inaugurates FMBN’s Board, Urges Improvement on Mortgage Disbursement
Abuja: The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has inaugurated the Chairman and Members of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) Board. Dangiwa, while inaugurating the Board, tasked them on mortgage disbursement efficiency. He described FMBN as the cornerstone of Nigeria’s affordable housing delivery system and implementing institution of the National Housing […]
Uzodimma Sacks Imo Attorney-General
Owerri: Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has sacked the state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Cyprian Akaolisa. The state’s Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, Mr. Declan Emelumba, who released the statement, did not disclose reasons for the removal of Akaolisa. The erstwhile commissioner was directed to hand over all government property under […]
NDLEA and UK-HOIO Forge Partnership to Combat Illicit Drug Trafficking
Abuja: The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Home Office International Operations (HOIO) of the United Kingdom have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at bolstering efforts against transnational organized crime. This strategic partnership seeks to enhance the fight against the trafficking of illicit drugs and other prohibited commodities between Nigeria […]
FG to Explore Biotech Innovations to Revolutionize Agriculture
Abuja: The Federal Government says it will take steps to build public trust in biotech innovations to revolutionize agricultural practices. The decision was reached on Monday in Abuja at a public lecture hosted by the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) in collaboration with the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), and the University of […]