The Federal Government has urged traders to explore new ways of doing things by making maximum use of technology in a bid to grow and expand their businesses. The Minister of State for Labour, Employment and Productivity, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, advised that “marketplaces should not only be spaces of traditional commerce, but hubs of innovation where traders can leverage technology …

The Federal Government, as part of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGi), has commenced the conversion of 50 vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Zaria, Kaduna State. The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGi) sought to provide relief to Nigerians by promoting the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) as a cleaner and more affordable alternative to fuel. …

The Federal Government has granted Maranatha University, Lagos, the full licence to operate as a private university in Nigeria. The license dated 2 September 2024, was signed by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, and the acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Mr. Chris. J. Maiyaki. The management said the provisional licence given to Maranatha University …

Conversion centres across Nigeria have begun receiving deliveries of Compressed Natural Gas kits as part of the Federal Government’s efforts to address rising transportation costs and reduce carbon emissions. This initiative, overseen by the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, aims to offer a more affordable and environmentally friendly fuel alternative for commercial vehicles. At least 18 conversion centres nationwide have …

The Federal Government on Friday commenced the dredging of the Ogun River from its Lagos State end, near Ikorodu, down to Isheri as part of efforts to prevent the perennial flooding of communities along this axis in Ogun and Lagos states. Speaking during the flag-off, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, Deji …

The Federal Government has declared Monday, 16 September, 2024, as a public holiday to mark the celebration of the Eid-ul-Mawlid. Eid-ul-Mawlid is the commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government in a statement by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani, …

The National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) on Wednesday revealed that a total of 50 selected senior secondary schools will undergo infrastructural upgrades nationwide as part of its mandates as an intervention agency. The Executive Secretary of the commission, Dr. Iyela Ajayi, made this known during the groundbreaking ceremony at one of the 50 selected secondary schools in Koton Karfe, …

The Ministry of Finance Incorporated on Tuesday unveiled plans for a market-driven mortgage fund aimed at expanding access to affordable homeownership in Nigeria. Spearheaded by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, the initiative is part of the One Million Homes Presidential Initiative. The fund, known as the Ministry of Finance Incorporated Real Estate …

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has expressed commitment to improving the poultry industry. According to a statement, The Director of Animal Husbandry Services at the ministry, Winnie Lai-Solarin, stated this at a recent meeting with stakeholders in the industry’s value chain in Lagos. Representatives from government agencies, private sector players, and development partners gathered at the meeting …

The Federal Government has ordered an immediate investigation into the recent collapse of a two-storey building in Noman’s Land Quarters, Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State. The collapse, which occurred on Thursday last week, has left two people dead and two others hospitalised, according to a report by the National Emergency Management Agency. In a statement issued on Monday …