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The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has reiterated it’s commitment towards supporting women-led enterprises on the continent. The bank in a statement on its website said it will provide grants to small businesses to ensure this was achieved. ”The AfDB’s Gender Equality
The Emir of Bukkuyum in Zamfara, Alhaji Muhammad Usman has urged people of the state to support Gov. Dauda Lawal to tackle the security and developmental challenges in the state. The Emir made the call in Bukkuyum at a reception and award
Mr Olusade Adesola, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), says steps will be taken towards developing bicycle tracks within the Abuja metropolis. Adesola made the expression in a statement by the Director, Information and Communication FCT, Mr Muhammad Sule, in
Nigerians have been urged to continue to have trust in various government policies and programmes established to ease their daily life challenges. Hajiya Saratu Shafi’i, Chairman of Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT), stated this in an interview with Africa 247 in
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has warned criminals to stay away from the state, warning that his administration will not tolerate any activity that will breach the existing peace in the state. Yusuf issued the warning while addressing 20 suspected criminals
The United Nigeria Airlines Limited has announced plans to increase its fleet and expand operations to more cities across Nigeria and the African region. Mr Mazi Okonkwo, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the airline, made this known in a statement by Mr
Schools, markets, retail outlets, hospitals, transporters, malls that continue to obey the weekly Monday sit-at-home order by the proscribed Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) in Enugu State will be shut. The state government declared on Saturday in Enugu that it already cancelled
Dr Olakunle Olawunmi, Head, Department of International Relations and Diplomacy, Chrisland University, Abeokuta in Ogun, has attributed the root causes of mental health to unemployment, among others. Olawunmi made this assertions on Saturday in Abuja at the unveiling of an NGO, Initiative
The Federal Government has announced the recommencement of two additional train trips on Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) which was suspended. The Board and Management of Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) made the announcement in a statement by the Manager of AKTS, Mr Pascal
The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) says its new multipurpose campus will continue to promote evidence-based research. The Chief Executive Officer of IHVN, Nigeria, Dr Patrick Dakum, said this in Abuja while announcing activities to mark the official inauguration of the