By Franca Ofili World Health Organisation (WHO) says it will use the 9.3 million dollars grant from Canadian Government to implement COVID-19 vaccination in 15 lowest performing states in Nigeria. Dr Walter Mulombo, WHO Country Representative, said this on Wednesday in Abuja during the launch of Canada Global Initiative forContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, Director-General of the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), said genome technology editing can bring transformational development in Nigeria and in Africa, if properly harnessed. Mustapha, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Wednesday stated that such development would be inContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development has called for more robust collaboration between it and its agencies to enhance growth in the mining and steel sector. The ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Mary Ogbe, made the call when she visited Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF), a parastatalContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Managing Partner, ACIOE, Ekenem Isichei, says the demand for digital investment and resources to drive project and solution accuracy has accelerated the need for specialised insights provision. Isichei said this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. He said the firm ACIOE would continue to distinguishContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) support group, Interest Watchdog, has described late Vincent Ogbulafor, former National Chairman of the party, as an elder statesman who dedicated his life to the enthronement of democracy in the country. The National Coordinator of the group, Mr Danjuma Maisamari stated thisContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam Gazprom, Russia’s energy company, has expressed readiness to partner African countries on gas infrastructure and technology. Mr Dimitry Stratov, Deputy Director-General, Prospective Development, Gazprom, Dobycha Nadym, said this while briefing some African journalists and experts on Wednesday shortly before a tour of the company’s facilities. Stratov saidContinue Reading
By Segun Giwa An NGO, Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) and Ondo State Agency Against Gender-Based Violence (OSAA-GBV) have partnered to train magistrates and prosecutors on handling of gender-based violence cases. Speaking at the training in Akure on Wednesday, WFD Country Director, Mr Adebowale Olorunmola, said the GBV law wouldContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh George Aluo, newly appointed Chairman, Nigeria National League (NNL), has pledged to reposition the league with focus on improved officiating, professionalism and qualified coaches for clubs. Aluo said this at the inaugural news conference of the NNL board on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the new boardContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) says security is critical to the growth and survival of the country. The President of NIPR, Malam Mukhtar Sirajo, said this at the official presentation of the report of the Citizens Summit held in August 2022 tagged: “Rebooting Nigeria 2.0”.Continue Reading
By Franca Ofii A group, Advocacy for Positive Behavioral Patterns Initiative (AFPBPI) has urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently take immediate action to reduce fuel prices and mitigate the inflationary effects on the less priviledged. Mr Bamidele Mann, Director of Campaign Team of the AFPBPI, made the call while addressingContinue Reading
