Abuja: The Federal Government has called on Nigerians to consider themselves as protectors of the nation’s rivers, emphasizing that preserving waterways is crucial for public health, food security, and the economy. Prof. Joseph Utsev, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, made this appeal during the 2025 World Rivers Day commemoration in Abuja, themed ‘Clean Rivers, […]
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Group Warns Against Disruption at National Assembly Over Staff Disputes
Abuja: The Progressive Staff Forum of the National Assembly has urged a faction of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) to explore lawful avenues in pressing their demands. It said disputes should not be allowed to disrupt legislative activities. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Coordinator of the forum, Comrade Isah Mohammed, advised […]
Equities Market Opens Week with N155 Billion Gain
Lagos: The equities market opened the week on a positive note on Monday, as investors gained N155 billion. Market capitalisation rose from N89.960 trillion on Friday to N90.115 trillion, representing a 0.17 percent growth. Also, the All-Share Index gained 244.53 points to close at 142,377.56, against 142,133.03 recorded on Friday. According to News Agency of […]
NELFUND Closes 2024/2025 Loan Portal, Unveils New Application Date
Abuja: The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the official closure of the application portal for the 2024/2025 academic session, set for Tuesday. This information was shared by NELFUND’s Managing Director, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, during a news conference held on Monday. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Sawyerr emphasized that the closure aims to […]
Old Students Pay Tributes to Late Pioneer Principal of FGC Ilorin
Ilorin: The Old Students Association of Federal Government College, Ilorin, held a Valedictory Assembly on Monday to honor the late pioneer principal of the school, Chief Amos Olaniyan. The assembly took place at the school auditorium where tributes were paid to the influential educator. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Dr. Geoffrey Agbo, the current […]