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The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has urged individuals, families and private organisations to enrol in the scheme to access quality and affordable healthcare services Mrs Aileen Blama, its coordinator in Plateau, made the call in an interview with journalists on Tuesday in
The Federal Government has approved the appointment of Prof. Yahuza Imam as substantive Registrar of National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS). A statement on Tuesday in Abuja by the Head of Information and Protocol of the board, Muazu Sambo, said
The Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered)(NIM) says it is essential for the Federal Government to implement measures to mitigate the effects of the fuel subsidy removal decision on the most vulnerable citizens. Dr Christiana Atako, President, NIM, gave the advice in a
In the quest to foster excellence and equal access to quality education, the Ezennia Rosemary Azuka (ERA) Foundation will commence its 2023 scholarship programmes for deserving students across the country. The Managing Director/Secretary of the foundation, Mrs Chidilim Atakulu, disclosed this in
Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue has appealed to indigenes of the state in diaspora to invest in the state in order to achieve the desired growth and development. Speaking at an inaugural party organised by Chief Steven Lawani, a Former Deputy Governor
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