Minister reveals FG plans to set up humanitarian development peace framework
The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to establish development of a National Humanitarian Development Peace Framework.
The Minister of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq disclosed during a virtual meeting with United Nations Member States on the [...]
Inflation drops to 17.93% as food prices soar
Nigeria’s inflation dropped to 17.93 per cent in May 2021 from the 18.12 per cent recorded in April 2021, but food prices remain over the roof.
The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, which disclosed this its consumer price index, CPI, report released last week, said the figure represents 0.19 per cent points lower than the 18.12 pe [...]
SON, NESREA collaborate on environmental standards regulation
Standards Organisation of Nigeria, SON, and the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency, NESREA, have resolved to strengthen collaboration towards more effective regulation of electronic waste management in the country.
The two agencies made the resolution during a courtesy visit by the Management of NESREA to [...]
Minister reveals FG plans to set up humanitarian development peace framework
The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to establish development of a National Humanitarian Development Peace Framework.
The Minister of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq disclosed during a virtual meeting with United Nations Member States on the [...]
Ministerial task team clamps down on unpainted taxis
At least 57 vehicles used as unpainted taxis were last week confiscated by the Federal Capital Territory Administration for engaging in commercial intra-city transportation without registration.
The operation which was carried out by officials of the FCT Directorate of Road Traffic Services, DRTS, Ministerial Task team, also clampdown on [...]
FCTA to revoke underdeveloped plots in serviced area
All individuals and corporate bodies who have failed to develop their lands located in serviced areas will soon have such plots revoked, the Abuja Geographic Information System, AGIS, has warned.
The director of Information & Customer Service (AGIS/Lands), Muhammad Sule, said the Administration has also concluded arrangements to comme [...]
Hajj cancellation: FCTA to refund N1.96bn to intending Muslim pilgrims
The FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board may have to refund over N1.96 billion to intending pilgrims who made deposit for the 2021 Hajj, in line with a directive by the National Hajj Commission.
The commission had directed all state hajj boards to make refunds to intending pilgrims as a result of cancellation of this year's hajj exercise [...]
FCT police arrest suspect in murder of woman
The FCT Police Command has arrested a suspect for culpable homicide along Kasuwa-Dere, Gwagwalada axis.
Spokesperson of the command, ASP Mariam Yusuf in a statement, Sunday, said that acting on credible intelligence, the suspect, Danladi Abubakar ‘m’ 20years, was arrested by det [...]
SON, NESREA collaborate on environmental standards regulation
Standards Organisation of Nigeria, SON, and the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency, NESREA, have resolved to strengthen collaboration towards more effective regulation of electronic waste management in the country.
The two agencies made the resolution during a courtesy visit by the Management of NESREA to [...]
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