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By Deborah Nnamdi The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Umar Ganduje, alongside the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, on Thursday, presented N54 million as dowries to 300 couples in the second mass wedding ceremony organized in Kebbi State. The beneficiaries, drawn from…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has confirmed that it is planning to regularize electricity tariffs. This is to address disparities in the current billing system and also encourage investment in the power sector. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, stated this while speaking at the ongoing public presentation of…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Adamawa has warned fruit dealers against using chemicals to ripen fruits and advised consumers to be cautious. Mr Gonzuk Bedima, NAFDAC Coordinator in Adamawa, issued the warning in an interview with the News Agency of…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Tuesday called on the leadership of MultiChoice Nigeria to appear at the Commission’s office on Thursday to explain its recent proposed subscription price increase. Recall that the Pay-TV operator had announced a 21 percent increase in the subscription…

Photo: Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched an Artificial Intelligence, AI, training programme to equip 6,000 selected senior secondary school teachers across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The initiative, organised by the National Senior Secondary Education Commission…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has received the initial shipment of 2,000 tractors and 9,027 additional farming tools from Belarus, as part of its initiative to boost food production in the country. The Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, announced this in a video posted…

By Deborah Nnamdi A woman, Miriam Ugochi Emenike, posing as a medical doctor at Echoes of God’s Mercy & Grace Mission Specialist Hospital, located on Finbars Road in Umuahia North local government area, Abia State, has been exposed as a fake after an investigation confirmed she had no valid medical…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has issued a warning to the residents of Afaka, Kauya, and Mando in Kaduna to steer clear of its open range during an upcoming shooting exercise. The academy’s Public Relations Officer, Maj. Muhammad Maidawa announced in a statement issued to the News…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, said on Tuesday that Nigeria and Belgium would strengthen economic ties to enhance food security. Mr. Mohammed Manga, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Finance disclosed this in a statement…

Olumide Akpata, former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has announced the death of his father – Dr Henry Akpata, and his uncle – Dr. Sunny Akpata. Akpata, a candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the Edo State off-cycle gubernatorial election had taken a break off social media…