FG releases N150bn for Women Entrepreneurship Development

The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Sen. Aisha Alhassan, on Sunday said the Federal Government had released N150 billion for women entrepreneurship development in Nigeria.

Borno IDPs get UN cash assistance

The United Nations (UN) Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Maiduguri said on Sunday that many Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state had benefited from its different cash support programme aimed at improving their living condition.

Cost-cutting: FG bans conference bags, T-shirts, souvenirs, at workshops, seminars

The Federal Government has banned the procurement and distribution of conference bags, T-shirts and other souvenirs at events such as Conferences and Seminars funded by Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

Peacekeeping: Police warn officers against offering money

The Nigeria Police Force on Sunday in Abuja warned personnel of the force against giving money for selection for Peace Support Operations (PSO).

Kaduna To Demolish Over 1,000 Illegal Buildings in Gbagyi Villa

Over one thousand illegal residential buildings illegally erected on the Kaduna Polytechnic land at Gbagyi Villa in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State have been pencilled down for demolition.

Women In Journalism advise practitioners on professionalism, ethics

Media experts on Thursday in Lagos said there was the need to entrench professionalism and uphold ethical standards in journalism practice in the country.

Minister urges foundation to set good standard for younger women

Hajiya Aisha Abubakar, Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment has tasked the Business and Professional Women (BPW) Foundation to set good standard for younger women to emulate.

Reps to contribute N35m to care for IDPs

The House of Representatives on Thursday resolved to contribute N36 million to take care of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the Northeast.

Senate reshuffles leadership of 17 committees, adjourns till Sept. 13

The Senate on Thursday in Abuja reshuffled the leadership of 17 out of 66 Standing Committees.

Mrs Buhari donates food items to less privileged in Pankshin LGA

The Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, on Thursday donated materials worth millions of Naira to more than 500 less privileged persons in Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau.

Nigerian journalist wins BBC World News Komla Dumor award

A Nigerian journalist has won the second BBC World News Komla Dumor Award.

Nigeria Boko Haram: Children starving, warns Unicef

Almost a quarter of a million children in parts of Nigeria's Borno state formerly controlled by Boko Haram are suffering from severe malnutrition, the UN children's agency says.

ABU develops remedy for Tomato Ebola – Vice Chancellor

The Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Prof. Ibrahim Garba, says researchers in the institution have successfully developed a remedy for Tuta Absoluta, popularly called Tomato Ebola.

ABU makes breakthroughs in petrochemicals, automobile engineering -- VC

The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria says it has recorded major breakthroughs following researches it carried out in petrochemicals and automobile engineering.

Emir Of Kano Tasks Govt. On Environmental Hygiene

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has appealed to the government to pay much attention to environmental hygiene of the people of Kano State.

Naira dips further against dollar

The Naira on Wednesday dipped further against the dollar at the parallel market.

Nigeria to connect one million women entrepreneurs to global market through SheTrades

The Federal Government said it signed up to the SheTrade International Trade Centre (ITC) ``Call to Action’’ to connect one million women entrepreneurs to the business market by 2020.

WHO director for Africa begins 3-day visit to Nigeria on Monday

Dr Matshidiso Moeti, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, is expected to begin a three-day official visit to Nigeria on Monday, a statement has said.

Workers in Nasarawa state dare Gov Al-Makura on July 11 deadline

Organised labour unions in Nasarawa State, have directed state and local government workers to disregard the threat by Gov. Tanko Al-Makura to sack any worker who did not resume work on Monday.