The Presidency dismissed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) attack over the widely praised nomination of the former heads of the Army, Navy, Air Force and the Military Intelligence to the Senate for confirmation as non-career ambassadors. In a statement released earlier today by the President's Senior Special Assistant on Media...
In a move to address the myriad of challenges facing the oil, gas and mining host communities in the country, the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has renewed call for economic, environmental and social justice for the host communities. NEITI's Deputy Director/Head Communications & Stakeholders’ Management, Mrs Obiageli Onuorah...
The Navy Board has approved the promotions of 56 naval officers to various senior ranks in the Nigerian Navy. Navy spokesman, Commodore Suleiman Dahun disclosed this via a statement on Wednesday, 22 December, 2021on Tuesday 21 December 2021. TheFact Nigeria reports that from the breakdown of the promotions released on Tuesday,...
By Stella Enenche, Abuja The Federal Government has expressed readiness to drive development in maritime and blue economy sector by improving on the ease of doing business in Nigeria. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola disclosed this on Wednesday when members of the Oil Producers Trade Section (OTPS)...
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has said that Nigeria needs more people of impeccable character, to be role models for the youths, so as to inspire them to greatness. Dr. Onu gave the admonishment at the centenary celebration of Dr. Michael Okpara leadership awards book presentation...
By Sunday Etuka, Abuja  The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), has clarified that the representation on the Nigeria Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) is not the exclusive preserve or right of any Civil Society Organisation (CSO). The Nigeria Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG), also known as the National Stakeholders Working Group (NSWG), serves as the...
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has signed an agreement worth $21.7 million with eleven firms in Nigeria as beneficiaries for the take-off of the Delta-2 Projects. Director, Information, NASENI, Segun Ayeoyenikan in a statement on Monday disclosed that the pact was the outcome of the bilateral...
President of the Gerontology Association of Nigeria, (GERAN), Doctor Emem Omokaro and her members are heartbroken after listening to President Muhammadu Buhari's Democracy Day message to the nation which was silent on issues affecting the older persons. In a swift reaction to President Buhari's speech, the GERAN through Doctor Emem...
The Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs (MNDA) has confirmed that the Field Forensic Auditors mandated to carry out the physical verification phase of the ongoing forensic audit of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) handling Lot 8 in Imo State are on site and working effectively. According to a statement...
The Economic and financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says it has concluded plans to roll out programmes aimed at rehabilitating ex-convicts, most of whom are youths that have been convicted for internet fraud related offences. EFCC's Executive Chairman, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, gave the hint on Thursday, 24th November, 2022 during a...