By Joy Mbachi A lecturer at Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze, Dr Churchill Okonkwo, has urged lecturers to invest in academic research in order to meeting the teaching needs of the 21st century. Okonkwo, a lecturer, in the Department of Physics at the institution, is the Vice-President, College ofContinue Reading
By Reporters A cross section of Nigerians on Wednesday in Abuja expressed divergent opinions on the gains that had accrued to Nigerians in the 25 years of democracy. Some Nigerians, who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, said that democratic government had yieldedContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo No fewer than 188 cyclists have registered to participate in the 3rd edition of the Abuja Capital City Championship top prize, slated for Saturday. Bashiru Mohammed, Technical Director, Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN) told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja. He said thatContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu The Nigerian Young Professional Forum (NYPF) has put forward a series of detailed recommendations for the National Youth Policy to pave the way for a more prosperous and inclusive future for Nigerian youth. The forum in a communique issued after its meeting and made available to theContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh A socio-political group, the Plateau Patriotic Front, has cautioned against call for the intervention of the National Assembly in the affairs of the Plateau State House of Assembly. The group gave the warning on Tuesday, in Abuja in a statement by its Chairman, Mr Mani Imman. HeContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne A member of the House of Representatives, Hussaini Jallo, has urged President Bola Tinubu to assemble a sound economic team that will rescue Nigeria from its present economic challenges. Jallo, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Pension, made the call on Wednesday in Abuja when theContinue Reading
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Mrs Tinu Abiola, wife of late Chief MKO Abiola, has urged the National Assembly to enact a law that will prohibit military intervention in Nigerian politics. Abiola made the call while fielding questions from newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja in commemoration of 25 years of unbroken democracyContinue Reading
By Dorcas Jonah Wife of the President, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, has advised women to emulate the legacies of late Hajiya Lami Lau, the National President, National Council of Women Societies (NCWS). Tinubu, who is also the Grand Patron of NCWS said this in her letter of tribute at the seven-dayContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has called on Nigerians to trust the data collection and digital identification systems by the government. The commission said that the call became necessary as the national identification systems served as foundational identification means to protect their information. Its National Commissioner,Continue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Federal Government says establishing the Africa Energy Bank (AEB) represents a bold and strategic move towards ensuring energy security, fostering economic growth and promoting sustainable development across Africa. Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), made this known at a dinner with Heads ofContinue Reading
