…the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, said President Bola Tinubu had directed his ministry to ensure that underserved communities were connected to telecommunications services. Tijani said the government was already installing 3,700 telecommunications facilities in rural communities across the country, with Obigho…

…as saying licensed artisanal miners would also have access to training provided by the ministry’s Artisanal Mining Department and a more sustainable source of income. The minister commiserated with the Plateau State Government and the families of the victims, urging artisanal miners across the country to learn from the…

…institutions whose works have contributed to the growth and spread of gospel music and ministry. Moses Bliss emerged Artiste of the Year, while Gaise Baba and Lawrence Oyor’s No Turning Back II was one of the biggest winners of the night, claiming Song of the Year, Best Collaboration and Afro-Gospel Song of the Year. F…

…disputes and strengthening compliance. He also disclosed that RMAFC was engaging the Ministry of Defence on the persistent challenges of crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism and production losses, which he described as major threats to government revenue. The commission is also looking beyond the petroleum sector for ad…

…Health Insurance Scheme. Speaking during the programme, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Dayo Lajide, commended Steps2Walk and GHCTF for supporting specialised orthopaedic care in the state. Lajide described the collaboration with NOHIL as significant, stressing the importance of partnerships in…

The federal ministry of youth development announced the NiYA × Cascador Founders Programme, a new initiative targeting early-stage Nigerian entrepreneursSelected founders will go through a four-week intensive programme covering business fundamentals, pitch preparation and one-on-one mentorshipApplications for the progr…

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…produced conflicting responses from government authorities. He alleged that the Federal Ministry of Livestock told the groups that the MoU was domiciled with the states, while officials in Ogun, Niger, Cross River and other states allegedly referred them back to the Federal Government. “It’s just like a puzzle or riddl…

…informal sector received N500,000 each to strengthen their businesses. He added that the ministry’s partnership with Cascador Founders would provide additional support to selected young entrepreneurs on the NiYA platform, particularly through access to capital, business development support and enterprise growth opportu…

…or hiding people who commit such offences. A representative of the Niger State Ministry of Justice, Shafa, described the judgment as an important development that could set a precedent for how similar cases are handled. She urged members of the public to report suspected cases of child abuse instead of allowing offende…

…the investors, government and host communities. The permanent secretary in the state Ministry of Tourism described the stakeholder engagement as a significant step towards building trust and ensuring community participation in the redevelopment of Obudu Ranch, Utanga Safari and other associated tourism assets.

…reports within one month, after which the recommendations would be presented to the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, the Executive Council and the House of Assembly for approval. “The goal is that following this reform, we’ll have a restructured PSP programme that will have the necessary investment, the nec…

…over enforcement of the provision. "We have been holding meetings involving the NMDPRA, Ministry of Finance, and crude suppliers on the enforcement of this provision of the law," the NUPRC spokesperson said.In May, the NUPRC said upstream producers offered 68.7 million barrels of crude oil to domestic refiners in the f…

…the state and federal governments to infrastructure development. He assured that the ministry would continue to ensure that road projects were properly executed, delivered and certified in line with approved engineering standards and specifications. In his vote of thanks, the Chairman of the Bauchi State Council of Tra…

…wounded with more than 800 bodies recovered from rubble, according to Gaza's health ministry. The overall death toll in Gaza since October 2023 is at least 73,386 and 174,250 wounded. by Linda Ikeji at 10/08/2026 8:58 AM | Share this Story

…The NRS said food prices had fallen by about 50 per cent by March 2026, citing the Ministry of Agriculture. However, it acknowledged that agriculture would require several planting seasons before increased government support could translate fully into higher production. On public debt, the NRS acknowledged that Nigeria…

…Dr Tunji Alausa, told the Senate Ad hoc Committee investigating the programme that the Ministry of Education had established a full-fledged Safe Schools Department. He said the ministry was working with the Office of the National Security Adviser, Department of State Services, Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force and oth…

…a High Court. I personally constructed the court buildings and handed them over to the Ministry of Justice. We have also built a community hall and reconstructed the palace. These are some of the achievements we have recorded within five years. What role should traditional rulers play in addressing insecurity? Traditio…

…and boost Nigeria’s agricultural exports. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Mukhtar Muhammed, disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja at the Seasonal Life & Harmonious China Cultural Exhibition held at the China Cultural Centre. Muhammed said the collaboration would focus o…

…at the political and diplomatic levels,” he said. Enikanolaiye also announced that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had proposed the development of a Sahel Development Compact, designed to shift the regional narrative from crisis management to sustainable development. He said the proposed framework would focus on infras…

…cent in the first seven months of 2026 compared with the same period last year. The UK Ministry of Defence said on Saturday that Royal Navy warships and helicopters spent 21 days conducting operations in July to monitor Russian warships and submarines. Four Royal Navy vessels — HMS Somerset, HMS Tyne, HMS Mersey and HM…

…and economic development. Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Mukhtar Yawale Muhammad, said the theme of the exhibition reflected not only Chinese philosophy but also the evolving relationship between Nigeria and China.He said the bilateral partners…

…consular, or official staff stationed in New Zealand. Both the employer and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade must support the application.Entertainers work visaFilm, video, and production workers with specialist skills not available locally can apply for this visa to take up work in New Zealand's entertainment…

…State, 2017. The prosecution was led by the Principal State Counsel of the Anambra State Ministry of Justice, Chinelo Akorah, who called six witnesses and tendered compelling documents, including the confessional statement of the defendant and the medical report. The charge sheet read, "PW1, the 10-year-old victim, tol…

…that they'd treated students with injuries in the chest, back and arms. Thailand's Ministry of Health said on Facebook that 22 people had been hospitalized following the incident The shooter was found to have used a 9mm firearm in the attack, believed to have been owned by a family member, police said in the translated…