FRN News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 29 Jul 2017 11:44:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png FRN News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Oil – Gas Weights and Measures Act will be operational in February – Trade Ministry https://www.theinfostride.com/oil-gas-weights-and-measures-act-will-be-operational-in-february-trade-ministry/ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 19:07:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/oil-gas-weights-and-measures-act-will-be-operational-in-february-trade-ministry/ The Director of Weights and Measures in the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment,  Oluyinka Joseph Sikuade has said that the full implementation of the Weights and Measures Act on the measuring instruments utilized in the oil and gas  sector of the economy will start on February 1, 2014. He stated this recently in [...]

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]]> NPC to host Leading Group on Innovative Financing for Development member countries https://www.theinfostride.com/npc-to-host-leading-group-on-innovative-financing-for-development-member-countries/ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 18:01:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/npc-to-host-leading-group-on-innovative-financing-for-development-member-countries/ The National Planning Commission (NPC) is setting to host the 12th plenary session of the 63 member – countries of the Leading Group on Innovative Financing for Development on Friday January 17th, 2014 at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. According to sources in the NPC, the presidency of the Leading Group which resides in the [...]

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]]> Nigeria, Germany strengthens economic ties through trade facilitation https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-germany-strengthens-economic-ties-through-trade-facilitation/ Wed, 15 Jan 2014 20:40:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-germany-strengthens-economic-ties-through-trade-facilitation/ The Nigerian Government and the Republic of Germany are set to partner on trade facilitation and micro, small and medium scale enterprises development as part of efforts to strengthen the existing economic ties between the two countries. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Olusegun Aganga confirmed this after a meeting with the German Ambassador [...]

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]]> At annual retreat for federal permanent secretaries, HOS calls for renewed commitment to service delivery https://www.theinfostride.com/at-annual-retreat-for-federal-permanent-secretaries-hos-calls-for-renewed-commitment-to-service-delivery-2/ Mon, 13 Jan 2014 17:23:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/at-annual-retreat-for-federal-permanent-secretaries-hos-calls-for-renewed-commitment-to-service-delivery-2/ The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Alhaji Bukar Goni Aji has called on Federal Permanent Secretaries to renew their commitment to the realization of effective and efficient service delivery in the Civil Service. The Head of Service said this when he addressed the Permanent Secretaries at the end of a 2 – day [...]

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]]> Over 165 terror suspects for release on presidential directive – Defence Information https://www.theinfostride.com/over-165-terror-suspects-for-release-on-presidential-directive-defence-information-2/ Mon, 13 Jan 2014 17:12:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/over-165-terror-suspects-for-release-on-presidential-directive-defence-information-2/ Over 165 persons apprehended in the course of military operations on terror in three states in the North-East are to be released from custody in compliance with presidential directives,” the Director of Defence Information, Chris Olukayode has revealed on Friday January 10, 2013. The suspects, he said are those who were recommended for release by the [...]

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]]> VP Sambo says Transformation Agenda impacts Northern Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/vp-sambo-says-transformation-agenda-impacts-northern-nigeria-2/ Mon, 13 Jan 2014 17:01:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/vp-sambo-says-transformation-agenda-impacts-northern-nigeria-2/ The Vice President of Nigeria, Mohammed Namadi Sambo has in the caucus meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held recently in Kaduna State said that the North-West, particularly Kaduna State has benefitted from the Transformation Agenda of President Goodluck Jonathan. While commending PDP stakeholders for upholding the enviable position which the party has occupied [...]

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]]> Nigeria, United Kingdom sign prisoners transfer agreement https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-united-kingdom-sign-prisoners-transfer-agreement/ Mon, 13 Jan 2014 16:56:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-united-kingdom-sign-prisoners-transfer-agreement/ The Nigerian Government represented by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke and the British Government represented by its  Minister of Justice, Jeremy Wright have signed a prisoners transfer agreement in a ceremony in Abuja.     Speaking during the occasion, Jeremy Wright noted that the agreement is paramount for Nigeria and [...]

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]]> FG receives 15 years DMO-DFID partnership debt management report https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-receives-15-years-dmo-dfid-partnership-debt-management-report/ Mon, 13 Jan 2014 16:51:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/fg-receives-15-years-dmo-dfid-partnership-debt-management-report/ Nigeria’s Vice President, Mohammed Namadi Sambo has recently in the State House, Abuja disclosed the receipt of reports on the fifteen years of strategic partnership between the UK-Department for International Development (DFID) and the Debt Management Office (DMO) in Nigeria, describing it as a case of successful government-government partnership. The report was titled: ‘Fifteen Years of [...]

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]]> Power Minister tasks TCN Chairman on service delivery https://www.theinfostride.com/power-minister-tasks-tcn-chairman-on-service-delivery/ Wed, 08 Jan 2014 19:50:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/power-minister-tasks-tcn-chairman-on-service-delivery/ The Minister of Power, Chinedu Nebo has charged the new leadership of TCN to work towards transforming the organization into a world – class institution to ensure efficiency and prompt service delivery. He made the call recently in Abuja at the inauguration of Ibrahim Dahiru Waziri as the new Chairman of the Transmission Company of [...]

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]]> 1,277 Nigerians evacuate from Central African Republic crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/1277-nigerians-evacuate-from-central-african-republic-crisis/ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 19:56:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/1277-nigerians-evacuate-from-central-african-republic-crisis/ The Nigerian Government through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has evacuated 1,277 Nigerians who were stranded in the raging Central African Republic crisis to home safety. According to a report from the agency, the first batch of evacuees arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Friday, the 3rd of January 2014; [...]

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]]> Power Minister assures adequate supply to Lagos, interrupted areas https://www.theinfostride.com/power-minister-assures-adequate-supply-to-lagos-interrupted-areas/ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 19:54:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/power-minister-assures-adequate-supply-to-lagos-interrupted-areas/ The Minister of Power, Chinedu Nebo has assured Nigerians that effort is being made to normalise electricity supply to parts of the country where shortage has been experienced lately.  Chinedu Nebo expressed deep regret over the situation in parts of Lagos and other areas that have suffered reduced supply;  attributing the mishap to the gas [...]

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]]> FG strengthens police competence to fight terrorism https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-strengthens-police-competence-to-fight-terrorism/ Mon, 06 Jan 2014 19:52:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/fg-strengthens-police-competence-to-fight-terrorism/ The Nigerian President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has said that Government is repositioning the Nigeria Police Force to effectively tackle terrorism and criminality in the country.  He made the statement recently during the graduation ceremony for the Cadet Assistant Superintendents of Police Course 25/2012 and Cadet Inspectors of Police Course 40/2012 of the Nigeria Police Academy, [...]

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]]> Major offensive kills 56 terrorists at Alafa forest, 7 others die on Lake Chad Islands https://www.theinfostride.com/major-offensive-kills-56-terrorists-at-alafa-forest-7-others-die-on-lake-chad-islands/ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 21:25:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/major-offensive-kills-56-terrorists-at-alafa-forest-7-others-die-on-lake-chad-islands/ Nigerian security forces have launched ground and air operations on terrorists’ locations in the forest at Alafa, about 21km from Bama in Borno State.    A release from the Director of Defence Information in the Ministry of Defence, Chris Olukolade (Major General) on Monday December 30, 2013 indicates that over 56 terrorists have died in [...]

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]]> Terrorists suffer loses from military tracking over barracks attack https://www.theinfostride.com/terrorists-suffer-loses-from-military-tracking-over-barracks-attack/ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 01:16:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/terrorists-suffer-loses-from-military-tracking-over-barracks-attack/ The Nigerian military operations geared towards tracking the insurgents who carried out the recent pre-dawn attacks on the Mohammed Kur Barracks in Bama on Friday December 21, 2013 has led to the destruction of over twenty vehicles said to be conveying escaping terrorists. According to reports on the activities, the vehicles which were used during [...]

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]]> FG gives priority to stamping out insurgency in 2014 says Labaran Maku https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-gives-priority-to-stamping-out-insurgency-in-2014-says-labaran-maku/ Mon, 30 Dec 2013 01:09:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/fg-gives-priority-to-stamping-out-insurgency-in-2014-says-labaran-maku/ Information Minister, Mr. Labaran Maku has said that stamping out insurgency remains the topmost priority of the Federal Government as it succeeded in containing terrorism in the North East to the States of Borno and Yobe in the last one year. While giving the scorecard of the Federal Government in 2013  in a phone-in programme [...]

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]]> VP’S wife flags – off free eye screening, cataract surgery in Gombe https://www.theinfostride.com/vps-wife-flags-off-free-eye-screening-cataract-surgery-in-gombe/ Mon, 23 Dec 2013 18:01:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/vps-wife-flags-off-free-eye-screening-cataract-surgery-in-gombe/ The wife of Nigeria’s Vice President, Amina Sambo has conducted off a seven days free eye screening and cataracts surgery at the Gombe State Specialist Hospital from 18th of December, 2013. Amina Sambo, who is the founder of the I-CARE Women and Youth Initiatives said in her address during the exercise that with the programme which [...]

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]]> VP Sambo appreciates support for President Jonathan https://www.theinfostride.com/vp-sambo-appreciates-support-for-president-jonathan/ Mon, 23 Dec 2013 17:57:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/vp-sambo-appreciates-support-for-president-jonathan/ Nigeria’s Vice President, Mohammed Namadi Sambo has lauded the continuous support offered to the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan by the people of Delta State, while thanking God for the life of the PDP Vice National Chairman in the South-South, Stephen Oru. Vice President Namadi Sambo who was speaking at the Ugheli Township Stadium in Delta [...]

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]]> Power Minister says Durumi solar-powered electrification project is ready for commissioning https://www.theinfostride.com/power-minister-says-durumi-solar-powered-electrification-project-is-ready-for-commissioning/ Mon, 23 Dec 2013 17:54:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/power-minister-says-durumi-solar-powered-electrification-project-is-ready-for-commissioning/ The Minister of Power, Chinedu Nebo has said that all seems to be set for the commissioning of the solar-powered electrification project in Durumi, a surburb of Mpape in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja. He identified the project as part of the “Light – up Nigeria Initiative” which is managed by the Power Ministry in [...]

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]]> Durumi solar-powered electrification project for commissioning – Nebo https://www.theinfostride.com/durumi-solar-powered-electrification-project-for-commissioning-nebo/ Thu, 19 Dec 2013 21:19:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/durumi-solar-powered-electrification-project-for-commissioning-nebo/ Barring any last minute change, all seems to be set for the commissioning of the solar-powered electrification project in Durumi, a suburb of Mpape in Bwari Area Council. The project which is under the auspices of “Light Up Nigeria initiative” midwife by the Power Ministry in conjunction with Schneider Electric of France and Philips of [...]

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]]> Electricity management services to enhance power sector standards and quality control https://www.theinfostride.com/electricity-management-services-to-enhance-power-sector-standards-and-quality-control/ Thu, 19 Dec 2013 15:46:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/electricity-management-services-to-enhance-power-sector-standards-and-quality-control/ The Ministry of Power is set to provide sector wide common service that would close existing technical gaps through the establishment of a professional agency- Electricity Management Services (EMS). As the last of the successor companies created from the Electric Power Sector Reform (EPSR) Act, 2005, the new Agency also has the mandate of ensuring [...]

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]]> Queen Akasoba of Kalabari promises to republish her famous books https://www.theinfostride.com/queen-akasoba-of-kalabari-promises-to-republish-her-famous-books/ Wed, 18 Dec 2013 19:01:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/queen-akasoba-of-kalabari-promises-to-republish-her-famous-books/ The Akasoba of Kalabari and Chairperson of the Akasoba Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution (ACPCR), Akasoba Duke-Abiola has informed the literary world of her consent to republish her highly acclaimed award winning books of poetry:  “Concupiscence” and “The Colour Black, Philosophy of Life” which were first published over twenty years ago. Akasoba Duke-Abiola’s decision was [...]

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]]> National Planning Commission engages SURE-P on monitoring, evaluation for project effectiveness https://www.theinfostride.com/national-planning-commission-engages-sure-p-on-monitoring-evaluation-for-project-effectiveness/ Wed, 18 Dec 2013 18:53:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/national-planning-commission-engages-sure-p-on-monitoring-evaluation-for-project-effectiveness/ A Workshop aimed at building capacities and enhancing understanding of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) procedures has been organised for SURE-P Project Implementation Units to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the programme. The workshop was held in Kaduna on  Monday 16th of December, 2013 by the National Planning Commission (NPC) as part of its mandate to [...]

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]]> Reps express satisfaction with FERMA performance in North West https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-express-satisfaction-with-ferma-performance-in-north-west/ Wed, 18 Dec 2013 18:51:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/reps-express-satisfaction-with-ferma-performance-in-north-west/ The House of Representatives Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has expressed satisfaction with the Agency’s road maintenance and intervention programmes in the North – West geopolitical zone. The Deputy Chairman of the Committee, Sani Ibrahim Ruwan Dorowa, who led a seven member team on an oversight inspection of FERMA projects in Kaduna, Kano and [...]

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]]> Ochekpe commissions sanitation facilities in Chikun LGA https://www.theinfostride.com/ochekpe-commissions-sanitation-facilities-in-chikun-lga/ Wed, 18 Dec 2013 18:50:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/ochekpe-commissions-sanitation-facilities-in-chikun-lga/ As part of the social responsibility of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and its agencies, the National Water Resources Institute, Kaduna in collaboration with the Japanese International Corporation Agency (JICA) has constructed and commissioned fifty four latrine toilets and two boreholes in Anguwan  Bagudu and Karuga villages in the Chikun Local Government Area of [...]

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]]> 16,470 displaced persons in IDP Camps receive assistance from Nigerians in UK https://www.theinfostride.com/16470-displaced-persons-in-idp-camps-receive-assistance-from-nigerians-in-uk/ Wed, 18 Dec 2013 18:47:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/16470-displaced-persons-in-idp-camps-receive-assistance-from-nigerians-in-uk/ The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has revealed that at least 16,470 officially registered internally displaced persons (IDP) are presently living in different camps across several States in the country. The Director-General of NEMA, Muhammad Sani Sidi said in a presentation on the protection challenges facing displaced persons at the 6th Dialogue of the United Nations [...]

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]]> FG pledges to phase out production, non- eco-friendly plastic use in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-pledges-to-phase-out-production-non-eco-friendly-plastic-use-in-nigeria/ Wed, 18 Dec 2013 18:42:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/fg-pledges-to-phase-out-production-non-eco-friendly-plastic-use-in-nigeria/ The Supervising Minister of Environment, Darius Ishaku has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Government to ensuring healthy living for all Nigerians by phasing out care – free disposal of plastic wastes across the country. The Minister, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Taiye Haruna made the commitment at a workshop organized [...]

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]]> P Sambo says Late Yakowa of Kaduna State was epitome of selfless service and patriotism https://www.theinfostride.com/p-sambo-says-late-yakowa-of-kaduna-state-was-epitome-of-selfless-service-and-patriotism/ Mon, 16 Dec 2013 18:41:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/p-sambo-says-late-yakowa-of-kaduna-state-was-epitome-of-selfless-service-and-patriotism/ Nigeria’s Vice President, Mohammed Namadi Sambo has said that the late Kaduna State Governor, Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa has left behind a worthy legacy of selfless service and patriotism. Mohammed Namadi Sambo stated this on Saturday, December14, 2013 in Kaduna at the occasion of the one year memorial anniversary of the late Governor, who died on [...]

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]]> FG, States, LGs share N675.650 Billion November federation allocations https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-states-lgs-share-n675-650-billion-november-federation-allocations/ Mon, 16 Dec 2013 18:25:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/fg-states-lgs-share-n675-650-billion-november-federation-allocations/ The three tiers of government in Nigeria – Federal, States and Local governments have shared a total of N675.650 billion as revenue generated in the month of November, 2013. This is besides the income of more than N568.413 billion disbursed in October 2013. A communiqué issued by the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has indicated [...]

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]]> FG calls for concerted efforts to tackle challenges facing the water sector https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-calls-for-concerted-efforts-to-tackle-challenges-facing-the-water-sector/ Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:20:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/fg-calls-for-concerted-efforts-to-tackle-challenges-facing-the-water-sector/ The Permanent Secretary of Water Resources Ministry, Baba Umar Faruk has called for stakeholders’ concerted efforts towards tackling the enormous challenges bedevilling the water sector. Baba Faruk made the call in his keynote address at the opening of the 22nd Meeting of the National Technical Committee on Water Resources (NTCWR) held at the National Water Resources [...]

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]]> Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs to provide leadership for sustainable local development initiative https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-ministry-of-special-duties-and-inter-governmental-affairs-to-provide-leadership-for-sustainable-local-development-initiative/ Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:09:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/federal-ministry-of-special-duties-and-inter-governmental-affairs-to-provide-leadership-for-sustainable-local-development-initiative/ The Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Alhaji Kabiru Tanimu Turaki has assured Nigerians that the Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Government Affairs is poised to provide critical leadership role necessary for sustainable local development initiative. He made the remarks at the opening of a two-day forum of key functionaries of Local Government [...]

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]]> Senate Committee on Special Duties rates FMSDIGA high on the implementation of 2013 constituency projects https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-committee-on-special-duties-rates-fmsdiga-high-on-the-implementation-of-2013-constituency-projects/ Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:07:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/senate-committee-on-special-duties-rates-fmsdiga-high-on-the-implementation-of-2013-constituency-projects/ The Senate Committee on Special Duties has again rated the Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs high, on its commitment to the implementation of constituency projects across the country.  While speaking through its chairman, Senator Clever Ikisikpo, during the Committee’s oversight visit to the Ministry, the Committee lauded the level of commitment towards [...]

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]]> Education inspectors identify low teacher capacity as major challenge to quality assurance https://www.theinfostride.com/education-inspectors-identify-low-teacher-capacity-as-major-challenge-to-quality-assurance/ Wed, 11 Dec 2013 20:25:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/education-inspectors-identify-low-teacher-capacity-as-major-challenge-to-quality-assurance/ Quality assurance monitors in the education sector have identified low teacher capacity as a major factor responsible for poor performance of students in their academic work. This observation was made by participants at a two-day workshop on “Monitoring of Stakeholders Involvement in the Implementation of Quality Assurance and Guidelines,” which was organized by the Federal [...]

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]]> Autism Challenges: Education Ministry establishes national education diagnostic and assessment centre in Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/autism-challenges-education-ministry-establishes-national-education-diagnostic-and-assessment-centre-in-abuja/ Wed, 11 Dec 2013 20:25:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/autism-challenges-education-ministry-establishes-national-education-diagnostic-and-assessment-centre-in-abuja/ The Federal Ministry of Education has commenced the construction of the National Education Diagnostic and Assessment Centre in Abuja for early identification, referral and placement options for all categories of children with special needs. The Director of the Basic and Secondary Education Department in the Ministry, Chike Uwaezuoke disclosed this in his address to mark [...]

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]]> Youth Supervisory Minister inaugurates UNDP junior professional officers’ programme https://www.theinfostride.com/youth-supervisory-minister-inaugurates-undp-junior-professional-officers-programme/ Wed, 11 Dec 2013 20:25:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/youth-supervisory-minister-inaugurates-undp-junior-professional-officers-programme/ The Supervising Minister of Youth Development, Bolaji Abdullahi has launched the Junior Professional Officers Programme (JPO-P) and unveiled the e-recruitment portal which will give selected young Nigerian professionals the opportunity to under study and work within the United Nations system. Speaking at the ceremony which took place recently in the Ministry, the Minister disclosed that [...]

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]]> VP Sambo extols Solomon Lar’s legacies https://www.theinfostride.com/vp-sambo-extols-solomon-lars-legacies/ Wed, 11 Dec 2013 20:25:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/vp-sambo-extols-solomon-lars-legacies/ The Vice President of Nigeria, Mohammed Namadi Sambo has said that the Late Solomon Daushep Lar has left permanent footprints in the sands of time and will be greatly missed. Mohammed Namadi Sambo made the remark during the Memorial Lecture and Tribute which held at the Ladi Kwali Hall of the Sheraton Hotel and Towers [...]

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]]> Labour Minister assures Nigerians of commitment to job creation https://www.theinfostride.com/labour-minister-assures-nigerians-of-commitment-to-job-creation/ Wed, 11 Dec 2013 20:11:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/labour-minister-assures-nigerians-of-commitment-to-job-creation/ The Minister of Labour and Productivity, Emeka Wogu has assured Nigerians that the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan is committed to job creation as well as empowerment of women and youths for self-reliance. Emeka Wogu gave this assurance recently when he led a high-powered delegation on Sensitization and Appraisal Tour of the Community Services Women [...]

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]]> VP Sambo commends Nigerian engineers for driving infrastructural development https://www.theinfostride.com/vp-sambo-commends-nigerian-engineers-for-driving-infrastructural-development/ Wed, 11 Dec 2013 20:05:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/vp-sambo-commends-nigerian-engineers-for-driving-infrastructural-development/ Nigeria’s Vice President, Mohammed Namadi Sambo has commended Nigerian engineers for driving the infrastructural development of the country. He gave this commendation on Tuesday December 10, 2013 when he received in audience at the State House Abuja, the President of the World Federation of Engineering Organisations, Marwan Abdelhamid, who was led by the President of [...]

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]]> Monitor children activities – Maku to parents https://www.theinfostride.com/monitor-children-activities-maku-to-parents/ Wed, 11 Dec 2013 15:56:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/monitor-children-activities-maku-to-parents/ The Minister of Information, Labaran Maku has called on parents to always monitor the activities of their children to prevent them from becoming victims of social vices which could result to psychiatric disorders. The Minister made the call during the National Good Governance Tour inspection of projects at the Federal Neuro – Psychiatric Hospital in [...]

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]]> Minister calls for establishment of ENT hospitals in six geo-political zones https://www.theinfostride.com/minister-calls-for-establishment-of-ent-hospitals-in-six-geo-political-zones/ Wed, 11 Dec 2013 15:45:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/minister-calls-for-establishment-of-ent-hospitals-in-six-geo-political-zones/ The Minister of Information, Labaran Maku has called for the establishment of the National Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) hospitals in each of the six geo-political zones of the country to facilitate treatment of the ailments. The Minister made the call during his inspection tour of facilities at the National Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) [...]

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]]> Gurara water dam to benefit local communities https://www.theinfostride.com/gurara-water-dam-to-benefit-local-communities/ Mon, 09 Dec 2013 20:10:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/gurara-water-dam-to-benefit-local-communities/ The Minister of Information, Mr. Labaran Maku has expressed confidence at the on-going projects by the Federal Government’s determination, to make the Gurara Water Falls beneficial to the local communities in Kaduna State and its environs. The Minister made the remarks at the on-set  of the National Good Governance Tour in the State.Mr. Maku who [...]

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]]> Nelson Mandela is an icon of peace for humanity says Nigerian First Lady https://www.theinfostride.com/nelson-mandela-is-an-icon-of-peace-for-humanity-says-nigerian-first-lady/ Mon, 09 Dec 2013 20:08:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/nelson-mandela-is-an-icon-of-peace-for-humanity-says-nigerian-first-lady/ The wife of Nigerian President, Patience Jonathan, who is the President of the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM) has described the late President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela as an icon of peace for humanity. She stated this in an address delivered at the First Ladies’ Meeting which held in Paris during the Elysee Summit [...]

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]]> Make deliberate policies for flood victims – Maku tells Yero https://www.theinfostride.com/make-deliberate-policies-for-flood-victims-maku-tells-yero/ Mon, 09 Dec 2013 19:29:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/make-deliberate-policies-for-flood-victims-maku-tells-yero/ The Minister of Information, Labaran Maku has implored the Kaduna State Governor, Mukhtar Yero  to initiate a deliberate policy  that factors on development plans to take the communities in  flood prone areas to safety. Labaran Maku made the call during an interactive session between government and the Romi-Karatudu Road Community at the inspection of the [...]

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]]> 10 million Nigerian farmers now captured on FG’s Database- Maku https://www.theinfostride.com/10-million-nigerian-farmers-now-captured-on-fgs-database-maku/ Sat, 07 Dec 2013 19:19:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/10-million-nigerian-farmers-now-captured-on-fgs-database-maku/ Not less than 10 million farmers have so far been registered by the Federal Government on database, more than doubling the 4.2 million figure captured in 2013.   Also, the Agricultural Transformation Agenda of the Government has increased Nigerian Farmers’ Net Income by 174 billion naira due to its activity in five Value Chains, namely Cassava, [...]

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]]> Jonathan pays tribute as Freedom Fighter, Mandela dies at 95 https://www.theinfostride.com/jonathan-pays-tribute-as-freedom-fighter-mandela-dies-at-95/ Fri, 06 Dec 2013 20:25:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/jonathan-pays-tribute-as-freedom-fighter-mandela-dies-at-95/ President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed immense sadness over the death of former South African President, Dr. Nelson Mandela. Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Mr. Reuben Abati in a statement issued on Thursday said “In a condolence message to President Jacob Zuma, President Jonathan conveyed the sympathy and solidarity of the Federal Government [...]

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]]> President Jonathan confers Nigeria National Order of Merit (NNOM) award on three Nigerians https://www.theinfostride.com/president-jonathan-confers-nigeria-national-order-of-merit-nnom-award-on-three-nigerians-2/ Fri, 06 Dec 2013 20:25:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/president-jonathan-confers-nigeria-national-order-of-merit-nnom-award-on-three-nigerians-2/ President Goodluck Jonathan has conferred the Nigerian National Order of Merit Award on Professor Seth Sunday Ajayi, NNOM in the area of Science, Prof. Francis Abiola Irele, NNOM in the area of Humanities and Prof. Hilary Inyang Inyang, NNOM in the area of Engineering Technology. The Award is the highest and most prestigious of its [...]

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]]> Stakeholders call on Government to sustain ban on importation of vegetable oil https://www.theinfostride.com/stakeholders-call-on-government-to-sustain-ban-on-importation-of-vegetable-oil-2/ Thu, 05 Dec 2013 20:25:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/stakeholders-call-on-government-to-sustain-ban-on-importation-of-vegetable-oil-2/ Stakeholders at the just concluded First International/Palm Produce Conference (IPPC) urged Federal Government to sustain the ban on importation of vegetable oil in Nigeria in order to improve the production, processing and marketing of oil palm oil along the entire value chain. This was one of the decisions reached at the 3-day 1st International Palm Produce [...]

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]]> Senate committee chairman charges youths to imbibe ethical values https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-committee-chairman-charges-youths-to-imbibe-ethical-values-2/ Thu, 05 Dec 2013 20:25:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/senate-committee-chairman-charges-youths-to-imbibe-ethical-values-2/ The Chairman, Senate Committee on Women Affairs and Youth Development, Senator Helen Esuene has called on youths of this country to imbibe principles of ethics, moral value and team spirit in order to effectively take on the leadership challenge before them as they contribute positively to nation building. Senator Esuene made the charge yesterday at the [...]

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]]> United States’ labeling of Boko Haram, Ansaru as foreign terrorists need not distract Nigerians – VP Sambo https://www.theinfostride.com/united-states-labeling-of-boko-haram-ansaru-as-foreign-terrorists-need-not-distract-nigerians-vp-sambo-2/ Thu, 05 Dec 2013 17:42:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/united-states-labeling-of-boko-haram-ansaru-as-foreign-terrorists-need-not-distract-nigerians-vp-sambo-2/ Nigeria’s Vice President, Mohammed Namadi Sambo has reacted to the recent designation of Boko Haram and Ansaru as foreign terrorist organisations by the United States, saying such description should not affect Nigerians who are travelling to that country for legitimate engagements. Namadi Sambo made this call on Wednesday December 4, 2013 when he received in his [...]

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]]> Conduct Tribunal requests Bureau to refer cases involving high ranking public servants https://www.theinfostride.com/conduct-tribunal-requests-bureau-to-refer-cases-involving-high-ranking-public-servants-2/ Thu, 05 Dec 2013 16:14:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/conduct-tribunal-requests-bureau-to-refer-cases-involving-high-ranking-public-servants-2/ The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Yakubu Umar has appealed to the Code of Conduct Bureau to refer cases involving high ranking public officers who are alleged to have engaged in corrupt practices to the tribunal. Danladi Umar made the appeal recently at the 2013 Ministerial Press Briefing of the Code of [...]

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]]> WAAPP-NIGERIA embraces e-Technology Transfer (ETT) to upscale agricultural productivity https://www.theinfostride.com/waapp-nigeria-embraces-e-technology-transfer-ett-to-upscale-agricultural-productivity/ Wed, 04 Dec 2013 20:25:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/waapp-nigeria-embraces-e-technology-transfer-ett-to-upscale-agricultural-productivity/ In line with its avowed determination aimed at up-scaling agricultural activities through technology adoption and dissemination in the West African sub-region, the West Africa Agricultural Productivity Programme (WAAPP) in Nigeria has embraced the Electronic Technology Transfer (ETT) Agriculture. While disclosing this recently at the commencement of a five day training workshop on the Electronic Technology Transfer [...]

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