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Committee calls for construction of more dams to control flooding
The Director of Dams and Reservoirs Operations in the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Ali Dala, has called for the construction of more dams to mitigate flood risks in Nigeria.
Dala…
FG pledges affordable housing for low-income earners
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to provide affordable housing for low-income earners across Nigeria.
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NEC declares flooding national emergency
The National Economic Council (NEC) has declared the flooding ravaging about 34 states in the country a national emergency and major disaster.
Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra…
Bill to increase retirement age, service years for health workers scales 2nd reading
A bill for an Act to make provision for Retirement Age of Health Workers in Nigeria and for Related Matters has scaled second reading in House of Representatives.
The bill which was…
NITDA, NAPTIP collaborate to tackle trafficking in persons through modern technology
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) are collaborating to curb trafficking in…
FG pledges to tackle oil spills, gas flaring in Niger Delta
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the Bayelsa State Government, have reaffirmed commitment to address oil spills and gas flaring in the Niger Delta region.
This pledge was…
Turkey Condemns Israeli Ban on UNRWA, Calls It Violation of International Law
Turkey has denounced Israel’s recent ban on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), describing the move as a breach of international law.…
FCT Security Arrests 34 Beggars, Scavengers in Abuja Cleanup
Security operatives in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) arrested 15 beggars and 19 scavengers on Monday as part of a citywide operation aimed at addressing safety and sanitation…
Macron Begins Diplomatic, Business Visit to Morocco
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Rabat on Monday for a three-day official visit, marking a new chapter in Franco-Moroccan relations. Macron was greeted by King Mohammed VI, Crown…
15,000 Doctors Leave Nigeria Over Low Pay, Medical Association Reports
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Kano State branch has revealed that around 15,000 doctors have left Nigeria as of 2024, citing inadequate remuneration as a key reason for the exodus.…