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FG disburses cash grant of N20,000 to 3000 women in Kogi
No fewer than 3000 Women in Kogi State will be benefitting from the N20,00 cash grant initiated by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government.
The minister for Humanitarian Affairs Hon. Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouk disc [...]
How FG can tackle insecurity in schools- Nigerians
The frequency of attacks, kidnappings and criminalities against institutions of learning has necessitated calls by Nigerians for government action to fo [...]
68% admit childbearing, health costs impact family finances
Nestlé, the food and beverage company, has rolled out first-of-its-kind study into global parenting experiences ranking
Nigeria lowest on financial resilience with 68 percent of parents admitting that raising a child has a strong impact on the family finances, especially with childbearin [...]
SON to automate its operations nationwide
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria, SON, has expressed commitment to effectively deploy information and communication technology in its operations nationwide.
SON made the commitment at its strategic management retreat held in Calabar, Cross River State, last week.
According to the ag [...]
COVID-19 violation: FCT court seals business premises in Wuse, Karu
An Abuja Magistrate Court has sealed off two business premises in the popular Wuse Market, for violating COVID-19 guidelines and also harbouring a man who allegedly obstructed the operations of the enforcement task force.
The affected shop, a hair dressing saloon, at the time of the seal off op [...]
Over 70% primary schools in FCT lack access to drinking water
A recent survey by the FCT Administration has shown that over 70percent of the primary schools in the nation’s capital lack access to safe drinking water, with the shortage of classrooms and toilet facilities said to impede against learning in primary and secondary schools.
The research c [...]
Residents lament as FCTA removes 54 kiosks over Covid-19 violations
It has been lamentation in Karu Site and Jikwoyi Phase 1 of Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, as 54 kiosks and makeshift structures were demolished on Friday for allegedly violating the Land Use Act and established COVID-19 protocols.
Also affected was a perimeter fencing and adjoining struct [...]
Population growth contributes to road accidents in FCT’
Poor awareness of traffic rules and population glut have been identified as some of the major factors responsible for the increasing cases of road accidents in the federal capital territory.
This is according to the FCT Minister, Mal. Muhammad Bello, who is however optimistic that strict compli [...]
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