Tag: FG
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Nigeria Disability Databank, key to inclusive development – FG
The Federal Government says the Nigeria Disability Databank (NDDB), is a key instrument to inclusive development to facilitate economic growth and human capital development. Dr Anthony Uwa, National Coordinator of the NDDB and Head of Basic Registry and Information System in Nigeria (BRISIN) said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
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FG says addressing statelessness will enhance national development
The Federal Government on Wednesday in Abuja says addressing statelessness will go a long way towards realising the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the context of Nigeria’s national development agenda. Alhaji Bashir Alkali, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, stated this in his keynote address at a one-day sensitization workshop…
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NUJ FRCN Chapel tasks members on regular exercise
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Headquarters Chapel, Abuja, has called on its members and journalists across the country to involve in regular physical exercise. The Chapel’s Chairperson, Sandra Udeike, made the call during a Road Walk and Exercise by members on Saturday in Abuja as part of activities…
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NLC tells FG, states to release all COVID-19 palliatives immediately
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Monday demanded an immediate release of all COVID-19 palliatives still stored in warehouses across the country. NLC, in a statement by its President, Ayuba Wabba, also condemned the mass looting of COVID-19 palliatives and property belonging to private individuals and institutions. The union said the distribution of the…
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EndSARS Protest: FG to take firm steps to prevent anarchy
The Federal Government has warned that it will not allow the country to be thrown into anarchy following the violence that has trailed the #EndSARS protests. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, stated this on Saturday when he featured on a late night Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) news programme, “Weekend File” In…
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Women Empowerment: Minister of Humanitarian Affairs to collaborate with Kaduna Govt
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq has expressed intent to adopt some Women Empowerment Programs initiated by the Kaduna state government. This is contain in a statement signed by her Special Assistant on Media, Mrs Nneka Anibeze and made available to HammerTimes on Sunday. According to the…
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Women Empowerment: Minister of Humanitarian Affairs to collaborate with Kaduna Govt
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq has expressed intent to adopt some Women Empowerment Programs initiated by the Kaduna state government. This is contain in a statement signed by her Special Assistant on Media, Mrs Nneka Anibeze and made available to HammerTimes on Sunday. According to the…
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Security operatives destroy suspected criminal camp in Ondo community
Combined security operatives on Friday embarked on a show of force in some riverine communities of Ondo State during which they destroyed a suspected criminal camp at Asere in Ese-Odo Local Government Area. According to reports the operatives comprising of the Nigerian Army, Navy, Police and other security agencies destroyed the camp during a patrol tagged…
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Sage school supports government’s initiative on early childhood education
The Sage School, an early childhood school has pledged it’s commitment to supporting government initiatives to promote early childhood education. Mrs Emem Opashi, Founding Director, Sage School, made this known during a zoom meeting on Friday. Opashi said that in their continued support to the government, the school introduced the ‘SAGE ONLINE’ community as a…
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FG explains rationale behind extension of Nigeria’s rail project to Niger Republic
The Federal Government says it approves the extension of rail construction from Lagos-Kano-Katsina to Marradi in Niger Republic for economic and commercial benefits.The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed gave the explanation on Friday when he featured on Nigeria Television. Authority (NTA) live programme, “Good Morning Nigeria”The programme focussed on “Nigeria at 60:…