CBN sanctions 9 banks for failing to dispense cash via ATMs
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has sanctioned some Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) for failing to make Naira notes available through automated teller machines (ATMs), during the yuletide…
Irabor advocates special support for wounded, disabled veterans
By Sumaila Ogbaje A former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), retired Gen. Lucky Irabor, has advocated for special support for wounded and disabled veterans to boost the morale and effectiveness…
FG bans military personnel from operating private businesses, using govt. property
The Federal Government has ban military personnel from operating private businesses and from using government property for personal benefit. Military personnel are also required to promptly settle their financial obligations,…
VON admonishes young Nigerians to key into Tinubu’s Renew Hope Agenda
By NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Malam Jibrin Baba Ndace, has admonished young Nigerians to key into the Renew Hope Agenda of President Bola…
2025 Budget: Military expects bountiful harvest from NASS – CDS
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the military expects bountiful harvest as they commence the 2025 budget defence before the National Assembly. Musa…
FERMA seeks alternative road funding
The Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) on Monday called for alternative funding beyond budgetary allocations to improve Nigeria’s road infrastructure. FERMA’s Managing Director, Mr Emeka Agbasi, said this during the…
Aggrieved lecturers urges investigation into N3bn fraud in UniAbuja
, Some aggrieved professors from the University of Abuja have called for the investigation of over N3 billion alleged fraud uncovered by a report of the 2021 Presidential Visitation Panel…
Experts advocate naira for crude policy, utilisation of refineries, others to transform industry
By Michael Ajayi/Aderogba George Prof. Kayode Soremekun of the Lagos State University (LASU), has listed implementation of “Naira for Crude” policy and strategic utilization of the country’s refineries as elements…
AFCRD 2025: Military honours outstanding soldiers
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has honoured and commended some Soldiers, Ratings and Airmen of the Armed Forces of Nigeria for their outstanding…
Go after criminals wherever they enter – CDS charges troops
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has urged troops to intensify their efforts in combating criminal activities across the nation, stressing the importance of…
Recent successful operations against terrorists exemplify NAF’s effectiveness –CDS
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says recent successful operations against terrorists and bandits in Borno and Katsina states exemplify the effectiveness of the…
Nigerian army redeploys top officers
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has approved the redeployment and posting of its top officers. This is contained in a statement by the…
NAF committed to enhancing welfare of serving, retired personnel – CAS
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar has reiterated the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) commitment to enhancing welfare of its serving and retired…
NAF expanding capacity for operational effectiveness – CAS
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, says the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has in the last 18 months expanded its capacity to…
WHO recommends routine HPV vaccination in national immunisation programmes
Dr Uzoma Ugochukwu, a Public Health Specialist, says the World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommends that routine Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination should be included in immunisation programmes. Ugochukwu, who is…