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FRSC Revives Lecture Series to Enhance Road Safety Management

Abuja: The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reintroduced its Annual Lecture Series after an eight-year hiatus, with the aim of improving road safety management and forging international partnerships across Nigeria. At the 8th edition held in Abuja, the Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, emphasized the event’s role in raising awareness and addressing the ongoing […]

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Nigeria Experiences Unprecedented Growth in Non-Oil Revenues, Says Presidency

Abuja: The Presidency has announced that Nigeria is experiencing unprecedented growth in non-oil revenues, driven by reforms targeting fiscal stability, compliance, and digital tax administration. Presidential spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. According to News Agency of Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu highlighted the revenue growth while addressing a delegation from […]

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Behavioural Change and Community Action Pivotal to Nigeria’s Sanitation Goals – Federal Government

Nasarawa: The Federal Government has emphasized that achieving an Open Defecation-Free (ODF) Nigeria hinges significantly on behavioral and attitudinal changes among its citizens, bolstered by community ownership of sanitation practices. Mrs. Elizabeth Ugoh, the Director of Water Quality Control and Sanitation at the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, highlighted these points during the […]

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Africa’s Demographic Edge Fuels Digital Economy Growth, Says IFC

Lagos: International Finance Corporation (IFC) has highlighted Africa’s demographic advantages as a catalyst for the expansion of the digital economy, with Nigeria positioned as a central hub for this growth. Dr. Dahlia Khalifa, Regional Director for Central Africa and Anglophone West Africa at IFC Nigeria, shared these insights during the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) […]

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UN Ends Air Service in Nigeria Over Poor Funding

New york: The UN Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) has ended its fixed-wing air service in Nigeria due to a lack of funding. St©phane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, disclosed this during the noon press briefing at the UN Headquarters. According to News Agency of Nigeria, UNHAS, which is operated by the World Food Programme (WFP), […]