THE Federal Government has concluded plans to review the National Policy on Food and Nutrition as a result of emerging issues being experienced in the country. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning Dr. Emeka Vitalis Obi confirmed this during a meeting with relevant Stakeholders drawn from the …
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DETERMINED to ensure transparency across ministries, departments and agencies (MDAS), the Federal Government on Thursday launched the National Electronic Assets Register, a digital platform aimed at tracking and managing government-owned assets. The initiative, spearheaded by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, is expected to enhance transparency and accountability …
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THE Nigerian Senate has handed a six-month suspension to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. This decision was made after a majority vote, aligning with the recommendations of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct. During the plenary session, Akpoti-Uduaghan was denied the opportunity to …
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FIRST Lady Oluremi Tinubu has reacted to the recent controversy in.and around the Senate and is presidency, saying that the chamber should be a place of honour rather than conflict. Her remarks came in response to the sexual harassment allegations levelled by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) against Senate …
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A youth corps member serving in Enugu State, Chidubem Okafor, has emerged winner of Fidelity Bank entrepreneurship grant meant for members in Enugu. Presenting the grant to Okafor, titled “1st Quarter NYSC GAIM Season 6 Promo Winners”, Mrs Ivuoma Nwosu, the Sales Coordinator of the bank’s Enugu Region, said the …
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THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says victims of Ponzi schemes in the country were mostly women. Dr Emomotimi Agama, Director-General, SEC, said this on Thursday in Abuja, at an event to mark the International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration organised by the commission. Agama said that there was therefore the …
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THE Federal Government has launched the Standards and Guidelines for Establishing and Coordinating Organ/Tissue Transplantation Services in Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in regulating and improving organ donation and transplantation practices in the country. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, on Thursday in Abuja, …
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THE African Development Bank (AfDB) has reiterated its commitment to boosting investments in Africa’s energy sector and scaling up climate financing through its newly launched, `Mission 300 initiative` ahead of COP30. AfDB Vice-President, Nnenna Nwabufo, made this known in a statement on the bank’s website at the 2025 Finance in …
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COTE d’Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara and Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama have called on Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to reconsider their decision to leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Speaking at a joint press conference in Abidjan on Wednesday, Mahama offered to act as a mediator between ECOWAS …
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THE Senate panel has recommended that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central must tender a written apology regarding her allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The recommendation was announced on Thursday during plenary by Senator Neda Imasuen (LP, Edo South), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, …
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