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By Blessing Odega The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) and the University of Jos, in collaboration with the Professorial Chair in Geology and Mineral Science, have trained 250 miners in Plateau on safety practices and sustainable resource development. The Executive Secretary of the PTDF, Ahmed Aminu, said on Thursday in Jos that the two-day capacity-building…

By Peter Amine The Benue Government is partnering with Mass International & Equipment Limited and SABASPAC, to boost agriculture in the state through mechanised farming. Gov. Hyacinth Alia, at the official flag-off of the agricultural mechanisation outgrower programme in Makurdi on Wednesday, said that the partnership was to encourage farmers to boost food sufficiency. Alia,…

By Thompson Yamput A professor of Health Sciences, Prof. Michael Ogirima, has called on the Federal Government to extend funding from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for teaching hospitals. Ogirima who is the Provost,College of Health Sciences, Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Kogi, made the call while delivering the 32nd Inaugural Lecture of the University…

Isaiah Eka Connected Development (CODE), a Non-Governmental Organisation, has donated farming equipment, including recycling stands to students of the Qua Iboe Church Secondary School to help drive environmental solutions. The organisation made the donation during a one-day Civic Club engagement in the secondary schools in Eket Local Government Area. The Civic Club is a programme…

By Onyeje Abutu-Joel In its efforts to maintain a peaceful environment, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Benue Command through its Peace and Conflict Resolution (PCR) Unit has resolved 185 civil cases in Benue in one year. The State Commandant, Mrs Larai Bitrus made this known on Tuesday during the International Day of…

By Opeyemi Gbemiro The Kogi Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing infrastructural development across the state. The Commissioner for Works, Mr Mohammed Yusuf, made this known during a media tour  of projects in Mopa, which are currently undergoing reconstruction. The Commissioner said that Gov. Ahmed Ododo’s rural road development project would cut across the…

By Amodu Ojochogu Gloria Kogi State Commissioner for Works, Hon. Engr. Mohammed Ahovi Yusuf, alongside Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, conducted an inspection of the ongoing 10-kilometer Mopa-Muro Township Road Project on Monday. Engr. Yusu explained that the initiative underscores the state government’s commitment to enhancing transportation and road quality for its…

By Thompson Yamput Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq-Yelwa, Managing Director (MD), National Hydroelectric Power Producing Area Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC), has tasked public service on effective communication and efficiency. Sadiq-Yelwa made the call on Monday during a 5-day training workshop organised for the commission’s administrative staff in Lokoja. Sadiq-Yelwa said that the call became imperative for public servants…

By Admin The Nigerian National League (NNL) side, Mighty Jets International Football Club of Jos, on Sunday unveiled renowned tactician Dokubo Ere as its new technical adviser. The two-year contract was confirmed by the club’s General Manager, Ferdinand Mbum, who said Ere’s appointment aligns with the team’s ambition for the 2025/2026 NNL season. Mbum expressed…

By Admin Mr Bola Oyebamiji, Managing Director (MD), National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), on Monday disclosed that the authority is very ready to partner with private interests in reviving Oguta River for Inland Waterways purposes. Oyebamiji, made the disclosure during a meeting with the Technical Team of the Orashi Special Energy Free Trade Zone, led…