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Town Planners Urge Enforcement of Campus Master Plan Policy in Nigeria

Abuja: The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has called on the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to enforce the Campus Master Plan (CMP) policies for universities and polytechnics. Dr. Ogbonna Chime, the NITP President, made the call while addressing a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja. According […]

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OAGF Engages MDAs on 2025 Budget Implementation

Abuja: The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) engaged Federal Government accounting officers on new modalities to transition from the 2024 budget to the 2025 budget. This was part of a stakeholders’ engagement with chief executives of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) focusing on the implementation of the 2025 capital budget and related […]

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Primate Decries Declining Ethical Standards in Hospitals

Abuja: Most Rev’d Henry Ndukuba, Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has condemned negligence and declining ethical standards in the nation’s hospitals. Ndukuba called for a paradigm shift in healthcare delivery by prioritising human dignity, life-saving innovation, and equitable access to quality medical services. He made the call in Abuja at a Health […]

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Nigeria Commits to Revitalizing Steel Industry as Economic Catalyst

Abuja: Nigeria has committed to repositioning its steel industry as a driver of industrialisation and economic diversification. The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuiab Audu, stated this at the opening of the maiden edition of the National Steel Summit on Wednesday in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the two-day summit is on the […]

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FG and Stakeholders Pledge to Combat Poverty for Sustainable Development

Abuja: The Federal Government and key stakeholders in human rights protection have expressed a strong commitment to addressing poverty and ensuring social protection for vulnerable populations as a pathway to sustainable development. Dr. Yusuf Sununu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, made this pledge during a Dialogue on Social Protections in Nigeria, branded […]