Autogas: Story of transition to more sustainable future
With the Federal Government’s bold strides in the transition to autogas as an alternative and eco-friendlier fuel, from the adverse impacts of petrol and diesel as conventional fuels, Nigeria certainly appears determined in engaging with the realities of the times we live in. This is not only in terms of taking its climate response actions […]
Nigeria to access Covid-19 vaccine from Jan. 2021, Okonjo Iweala assures
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance, has assured Nigeria and other African countries of access to COVID-19 vaccines as from the end of January through the first quarter of 2021, a statement by the Ministry of foreign Affairs said on Wednesday. The statement quoted Okonjo-Iweala as disclosing this after a closed-door meeting with […]
FG set to rehabilitate rape victims
By Victoria Ojeme Federal Government has announced the rehabilitation of rape victims in the country. Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Ambassador Mariam Yalwaji Katagum made this announcement during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Federation of West Africa Freelance Journalist Association, FWAFJA, led by its President, Mr. Abayomi […]
Osun govt didn’t hoard palliatives — CACOVID
CONTRARY to insinuations that the Osun State Government had hoarded relief items meant for its citizens, the private sector Coalition Against COVID-19, CACOVID, yesterday, vindicated the state government saying that the delay in delivery was due to procurement challenges it faced. The state government, during the Ede Warehouse attack, had announced that the food items […]
NIMASA denies granting waivers to shipping firms
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has dismissed as false allegations that it has been granting waivers to shipping firms. It also refuted allegations of preferential treatments for foreign shipping companies in the shipment of petroleum products. Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, made the clarifications during an investigative hearing on the […]
NASS’ll pass Electoral Act Amendment Bill in Q1 2021 — Lawan
…Says NASS members not self-serving By Levinus Nwabughiogu The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has assured that the National Assembly will pass the Electoral Act Amendment Bill by the first quarter of 2021. Lawan gave the assurance at a public hearing on the repeal of the Electoral Act 2010 and enactment of the 2020 Electoral Act […]
