The newly appointed director-general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi has said that his vision is to completely transform the agency into a smart organisation. Abdullahi, made this known during the staff general meeting…
TICAD7: Buhari leaves for Japan Sunday
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja Sunday for Japan to participate in the Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7) holding in the City of Yokohama, August 28-30, 2019. A statement by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, said the President’s…
We’re resolved to execute projects that will change the narrative for Nigerians, says President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Zaria, Kaduna State, pledged that his administration will continue to implement policies and execute people-oriented projects that will change the narrative for Nigerians. Speaking at the commissioning of the Zaria Water Supply Expansion Project, President…
Sonaiya lauds Sanwo-Olu over 32% female cabinet, urges Buhari to sign 35% affirmative action
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy Dr Obafemi Hamzat have been commended for appointing 32% females to serve in the state’s cabinet. Toun Okewale Sonaiya, CEO Women Radio 91.7 FM, has said that Lagos State has shown a…
Full list of new ministers with their portfolios
President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated new ministers today, Wednesday, August 21, in Abuja and also assigned them portfolios. Below is the list of ministers and their portfolios: S/NO STATE NAME PORTFOLIO 1 Abia Dr. Uchechukwu Ogah Minister of State Mines and…
Listen to Nigerians, Oba of Benin tells Buhari (ThisDay)
The Omo N’Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II Thursday asked President Muhammadu Buhari to listen to the cries of Nigerians. Oba Ewuare, who stated this while receiving the General Officer Commander, GOC, 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General…
FG will redouble efforts to improve health care, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Daura, Katsina State, said the efforts by the federal government will be redoubled to improve health facilities, equipment and services in the country, listing people living in rural areas as top on priority for better…
Labour seeks Buhari’s intervention on minimum wage (Punch)
Organised labour has sought President Muhammadu Buhari’s intervention to resolve the dispute over the N30,000 new minimum wage. At a meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, the FG and labour again failed to reach an agreement over payment of the new…
Why CBN will no longer provide forex for food import – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Daura, Katsina State, said he has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stop providing foreign exchange for importation of food into the country, with the steady improvement in agricultural production, and attainment of…
Gunmen kill one, kidnap 13 in Katsina (Vanguard)
Gunmen have attacked Ruma community in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State, kidnapped a 13-year-old boy, Uzairu Basiru; 12 women, killed one person, with five others sustaining injuries. This is just as President Muhammadu Buhari is billed to visit…
