Day: October 25, 2023
We’ll deepen broadband penetration in rural areas – NIGCOMSAT boss
The Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd. (NIGCOMSAT) says it will further deepen broadband penetration in the rural and underserved areas of the country using satellite.The newly appointed Managing Director of NIGCOMSAT, Mrs Jane Egerton-Idehen, ga…
FG working on safe resettlement of IDPs, others – Minister
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has assured that the Federal Government is working out modalities to resettle returnees and the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the country.Matawalle gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuj…
Mobil withdraws suit following presidential policy directive strengthening NUPRC’s powers
Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, on Wednesday, withdrew the suit it filed against the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).This followed the presidential policy directives that strengthens Nigerian Upstream Petro…
AFRIDU poised to help African descents reunite with ancestral home
The African Diaspora Union (AFRIDU), an International pan-African diplomatic organisation, has expressed determination to pave the way for Africans living across the world to reunite with their ancestral homes.King Alfred Diete Spiff, Chairman of AFR…
Nigeria’s prosperity depends on getting power sector right – UK Envoy
Nigeria’s prosperity depends on getting her power sector right, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Richard Montgomery, declared in Abuja on Wednesday.Montgomery made the declaration at a roundtable on the Electricity Act 2023 with the theme:…
Mental Health: Minister assures on commitment to strengthen services
The Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa, has assured of his administration’s readiness to strengthen mental healthcare delivery services and tackle drug abuse in Nigeria.Alausa gave the assurance during his first official visit to the Federa…
AWWDI wants full implementation of AU Protocol on Disabilities
A group, Advocacy for Women and Girls with Disabilities Initiative (AWWDI) has urged stakeholders to ensure full implementation of the African Union Protocol on the protection of the rights of Persons With Disabilities.Ms Bilkisu Yakubu, the National C…
