Speech By Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina At The Mid-Term Ministerial Performance Review Retreat, Abuja, Nigeria

Speech By Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina At The Mid-Term Ministerial Performance Review Retreat, Abuja, Nigeria

Thank you, Mr. President, for inviting me as the Guest Speaker on the theme ‘Nigeria’s economic resurgence: Learning from the African experience,’ at this year’s Mid-Term Ministerial Performance Review Retreat.  As we meet today, the world continues to deal with...
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NCC’s Outreach Programme, Campus Conversation, Debuts in Abuja

NCC’s Outreach Programme, Campus Conversation, Debuts in Abuja

Following the restructuring and re-branding of its existing consumer outreach programmes, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has held the maiden edition of the Campus Conversation at the University of Abuja. Campus Conversation is featured as an impo...
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Buhari To Visit Imo On Thursday

Buhari To Visit Imo On Thursday

All is set for President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to Imo State on Thursday, September 9, 2021.   Addressing Journalists at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, on Saturday, the State Governor,  Hope Uzodinma, who spoke upon his return...
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NEPZA Backs Partnership To Develop Abuja University

NEPZA Backs Partnership To Develop Abuja University

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has expressed readiness to support the partnership between Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and University of Abuja for the university’s permanent site development.  A statement by Mr Martin...
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NRC Apologises To Passengers For Abuja-Kaduna Train Breakdown

NRC Apologises To Passengers For Abuja-Kaduna Train Breakdown

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has apologised to the passengers on board the KA2 train that left Rigasa on Monday morning and failed at Dutse section due to mechanical issues.  The Manager, Abuja-Kaduna Train Service, Mr Paschal Nnorli, made the.....
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TAJBank Opens Three New Branches In Abuja

TAJBank Opens Three New Branches In Abuja

TAJBank has opened three new branches in Abuja in furtherance with its sustained drive to deepen financial inclusion and offer stress-free innovative financial services to its growing customers nationwide. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the technology...
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FEC Approves N19b For FCT, Transportation, Aviation Projects

FEC Approves N19b For FCT, Transportation, Aviation Projects

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved over N19billion for various projects for the Ministries of Transportation, Aviation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Ministers of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed; Aviation, Hadi Sirika and FCT, Muh...
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22 FIFA Badged Referees Undergo Fitness Training In Abuja

22 FIFA Badged Referees Undergo Fitness Training In Abuja

No fewer than 22 FIFA badged Nigerian referees on Friday underwent the FIFA physical fitness training test at the Moshood Abiola National stadium, Abuja.  FIFA/CAF National Fitness Instructor, Emmanuel Imiere told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the...
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Dana Air Reconnects Enugu, Introduces Abuja-Owerri Flights

Dana Air Reconnects Enugu, Introduces Abuja-Owerri Flights

From November 17th, Dana Air will commence daily flights from Lagos to Enugu and Abuja, with additional flights between Abuja and Owerri  According to the Chief Operating Officer of Dana Air, Obi Mbanuzuo, Dana Air will operate daily flights from...
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Again, Canada-Abuja Evacuation Flight Stalled

Again, Canada-Abuja Evacuation Flight Stalled

The special evacuation flight for Nigerian citizens in Canada earlier scheduled for Friday has been stalled. The Nigeria High Commission in Ottawa, in a statement, explained that the decision was based on request by the intending evacuees. According to the...
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FCTA Threatens To Shut GTBank Over Alleged COVID-19 Protocol Violation

FCTA Threatens To Shut GTBank Over Alleged COVID-19 Protocol Violation

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has threatened to seal some Guarantee Trust Bank branches in Abuja over alleged non-adherence to COVID-19 safety protocols in their operations. Chairman of the FCTA Enforcement Team on COVID-19, Mr Ikharo Att...
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Nigeria Warns Hospitals Against Rejection Of Patients

Nigeria Warns Hospitals Against Rejection Of Patients

The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has warned management of hospitals across Nigeria against rejection of patients, saying it is unethical. Ehanire, who gave the warning on Thursday in Abuja, at the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 press...
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FCTA Gets N500m Donation From UBA

FCTA Gets N500m Donation From UBA

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Friday in Abuja received N500 million donation from the United Bank for Africa (UBA) to assist the Federal Government’s efforts to curb the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the territory. The Vice Cha...
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Mandilas, NNPC Unveil Quick-Service Centre In Abuja

Mandilas, NNPC Unveil Quick-Service Centre In Abuja

As the count-down begins to next year’s Mandilas’ 70th anniversary of doing business and providing services in Nigeria, the Group has reiterated its commitment to the economy and its teeming customers in all parts of the country. The management has...
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