Stakeholders

The Commissioner of Police, Plateau Command, Mr Edward Egbuka, says  2,136 of its personnel are to be deployed for the Plateau South senatorial bye-election slated for Dec. 5.Egbuka told stakeholders at a meeting in Shendam…

Stakeholders in Ogun and Ondo State have urged the Federal Government to shift attention from crude oil to bitumen exploration to generate more foreign exchange and boost the nation’s economy.In Edo they decried the lack of…

The Federal Government says it will launch the first National Investment Policy, a document that pulls together all the investment-related policies and regulations toward achieving sustainable economic growth.Mrs Olukemi…

In order to curb the excesses of social media operators and the spread of fake news, stakeholders have called on the Federal Government to come up with legislation and penalties.They spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Thursday in Bauchi called on all stakeholders to join in the fight to end the spread of cholera and also of the COVID-19.Bauchi State chairman of the coalition, Malam…

The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) has urged stakeholders and well-meaning Nigerians to support the effective operation of Abuja Children’s Home.Mr Hassan Bello, Executive Secretary of the council, made the quest while…

The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has called on stakeholders in the oil and gas sector to work together to ensure the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB).Mr Nicholas Odinuwe, President of the association…

Some stakeholders in aviation have appealed to the Federal Government to speed up interventions to revamp the sector which, they said, was hardest hit by the COVID -19 pandemic.They made the call in interviews with the News…

Stakeholders on Nutrition in Kaduna State, have reiterated the need for families to have access to quality nutrition.They called for the integration of quality nutrition in all COVID-19 interventions in the state.The…

AVM Muhammadu Muhammed (Rtd), newly appointed Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), assumed duty on Wednesday with a promise to be fair to all.Muhammed, who was received by directors of the…

The World Health Organisation (WHO), major world leaders and other stakeholders on Friday launched the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ACT Accelerator seeks to speed up…

Some stakeholders, at an event organised to mark the International Women’s Day in Ibadan on Tuesday, advocated for more opportunities for women to thrive and express themselves in Nigeria. SEE ALSO: VP Yemi Osinbajo- We Will Not Take Armed…

Some stakeholders have called on youths to focus on adding values in their social and economic engagements, especially the use of social media.The stakeholders, who made a call at the opening of the Grand Charity Youth…

The Tudun Wada Community Development Association has organised a one-day retreat for key stakeholders to fashion out ways of addressing challenges bedevilling the community.Tudun Wada is a community in Jos North Local…

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria  (MACBAN) has rejected the goverments  proposed amnesty for killer herdsmen, cattle rustlers, and bandits.The Bauchi State secretary of the association, Sadiq Ibrahim Ahmad, said…

After several weeks of speculation, Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Tuesday defected from the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) to his former party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Tambuwal’s declaration followed solidarity…

The Executive Governor of Kogi state, Mr. Yahaya Bello has apparently challenged the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose to a “Stupidity” contest.He made this challenge at the All Progressives Congress (APC) mega rally in Ekiti State…

Stakeholders in the Arts and Cultural sector in Lagos have appealed to Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode to directly involve them in the planning of subsequent editions of the Lagos Street Carnivals.The stakeholders told the News Agency of Nigeria…

Some stakeholders in the real estate sector have identified poor infrastructure and lack of finance as the challenges to the growth of the sector. They made the observation on Tuesday at the West Africa Property Investment Summit held at…

Stakeholders have suggested an increase in taxes of tobacco products in the country to reduce its use and generate revenue for the country.They made their views known in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on…

Some stakeholders in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi said exit of former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, from the party would not destabilise it.In a statement personally signed by him in Abuja on Friday, Atiku…

Gov. Ibrahim Dankwambo of Gombe State has called on all stakeholders to support the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme to ensure the realisation of its objectives for national development.Dankwambo made the call at the…

Stakeholders in the agriculture sector say Nigeria is yet to feel the impact of the tomato policy six months after it was put in place by the Federal Government.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the stakeholders told…

Stakeholders have called for collaboration to urgently address challenges facing the education sector in order to achieve national development.This was the focus at the 2017 Convergence Summit organised by Educorp World and Centre for…

Nasarawa State chapter, has appealed on government at all levels and stakeholders to give more attention to diabetes as they have given to HIV/AIDS.The Chairman of the association in the state, Mr Umar Sadiq, made the appeal on Tuesday…

The Hospitality and Tourism Management Association of Nigeria (HATMAN) has urged government at all levels to work towards making Nigeria among the world top tourism destinations by the year 2020.The association made the call in a…

The Executive Director, Research and Advocacy of the Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors has suggested that public officers responsible for providing power should be banned from using generators..Mr Sunday Oduntan, who made…

Nigerians on Sunday in Abuja showed excitement about the pace of work at the refinery being built by Forbes richest man in Africa, Aliko Dangote.NAN reports that the Dangote Refinery is an integrated petro-chemical complex which will,…

The Police Commissioner in the FCT, Mr Sadiq Bello, on Thursday urged private companies and individuals to collaborate with the police on effective community policing.Bello made the call at the inauguration of a police out-post in Shape…

Mr Samuel Gimba, former Nigerian Ambassador to Poland, has urged federal and state governments to make education free and compulsory for girls in the country.He made the call on Wednesday at an event in Akwanga, Nasarawa State organised…