NILDS DG Congratulates Prof Abikan on Appointment
The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has congratulated Professor Abdulquadir Ibrahim Abikan, on his appointment as the Director General and Council Member of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS). In a statement issued by the Media Adviser, to DG NILDS Mohammad […]
State of Nigerian Roads Frustrates Me…..Senator Umahi.
…Says yearly budgetary allocations incapable of solving problem. By: Anayo Akwitti The Minister of Works , Senator David Umah has declared that he is frustrated trying to fix Nigerian roads due to low funding arising from small yearly budgetary allocations. The Minister who expressed his frustration to members of the Senate Committee on Works […]
FCT MINISTER’S INSURANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY SEEN AS ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT- MEDIA AIDE
By Zainab Bakare The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has taken significant steps not only to enhance infrastructural development but also to economically empower Nigerians, according to his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and New Media, Mr. Lere Olayinka. Speaking during a news briefing in his office […]
NILDS DG, Sulaiman, Sympathises with Victims of Ita-Nma Market Fire
The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has expressed sadness over the recent fire outbreak at Ita-Nma Market in Ilorin. The incident, which occurred on Friday night, has been linked to a power outage, leaving traders devastated as goods and livestock worth millions of naira […]
Health Care: Kogi State Government to Spend Over N7bn on Primary Health Care Centres
By: Chinedu Echianu The Kogi state government is set to spend over N7 Billion Naira to revamp additional 88 Primary Healthcare Centres across the twenty one local government areas in the state. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo disclosed this at a ceremony held at the Model Primary Healthcare Centre in Felele, Lokoja to officially hand […]
Federal Government Commends ILO For Continued Support
By: Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government has commended the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for all the support extended to Nigeria over the years on numerous programmes. Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, gave the commendation when he received the ILO Country Director, Vanessa Phala, and other top officials on a courtesy visit […]
NILDS DG, Former INEC Chairman Eulogise Late Prof. Nuhu Yaqub
By Chinedu Echianu Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, National Assembly (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has described the demise of Prof. Nuhu Yaqub as a big loss to the academic world and Nigeria in general. According to him, the former Vice Chancellor of the Sokoto state University and University […]
NILDS DG Mourns the Passing of Prof. Nuhu Yaqub, Chairman of Academic Advisory Board
By Zainab Bakare The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Prof. Nuhu Yaqub, Chairman of the Institute’s Academic Advisory Board, who died on Saturday. In a statement, Prof. Sulaiman describes the news as “shocking and devastating,” paying tribute […]
Niger Delta Stakeholders Warn of Unrest Over Alleged Exclusion from Oil Licensing Process
By: Chinedu Echianu Stakeholders from the Niger Delta region have raised alarm over the exclusion of their companies from the 2022/23 mini bid round and 2024 oil bloc licensing conducted by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). They warn that the “unlawful” exclusion, if unaddressed, could lead to renewed unrest and militancy in […]
Former Senate President Lawan Commissions Radio Station in Yobe North
By: Anayo Akwitti Former Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan commissions the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Wetland FM in Gashua, Yobe State. According to statement signed by the Media Adviser to Senator Lawan, Dr. Ezrel Tabiowo,the radio station was facilitated and built by Senator Lawan, and operates on the frequency 90.5 MHz. Speaking […]