By Jacinta Nwachukwu Stakeholders in the humanitarian sector have pledged continuous support through strengthening access to national services that will empower refugees and persons of concern in the country to live self-reliant lives. They made the pledge at a programme on Tuesday in Abuja to commemorate the 2023 World RefugeeContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Inarguably, the development of a nation largely depends on its food system because food security is important to the individual and to the nation; it is one of the basic necessities of life. Agriculture experts and economists believe that any country whichContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam Czech Republic has held discussions with Nigeria to enhance it’s access to the oil and gas resources of the country. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Amb. Gabriel Aduda, said this in a statement on Monday after a bilateral meeting with Mr Jozef Sileka, Minister ofContinue Reading
By Ruth Oketunde The Donkey Dealers Association of Nigeria is demanding one billion naira compensation from the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) as the NCS hands over seized meat bags to the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt that the NAQS has since destroyed someContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has underscored the need for adequate physical and urban planning measures to drive the country’s economic development. National President of NITP, Mr Nathaniel Atebije, stated this on Monday in Abuja at the quarterly news briefing of the institute, with the theme:Continue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The International Labour Orgnisation (ILO) on Monday commended Africa, especially Nigeria, for stepping up its social protection policy. Mrs Cynthia Samuel-Olajuwon, the ILO Regional Director for Africa, gave the commendation while speaking with journalists in Geneva, Switzerland. She said that one of the very significant achievements ofContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), on Monday in Abuja, shortlisted over 5,000 applicants nationwide for award of scholarship for the 2023/2024 academic session overseas scheme. The Head, Oversees Scholarship Scheme in the PTDF, Mrs Bolanle Kehinde-Agboola, said this at a selected interview exercise for the shortlistedContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam Nigeria and the U.S. on Monday restated commitment to further strengthen partnership in the oil and gas industry to ensure energy security and transition. This decision was reached in Abuja when Amb. Geoffrey Pyatt, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State (Energy), and his team visited Malam Mele Kyari,Continue Reading
By Kazeem Akande A 53-year-old marriage has won the 2023 Family Week competition organised by Mushin Local Government under the leadership of the Council Chairman, Mr Emmanuel Bamigboye. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the council organised the Family Week screening at the Secretariat to choose the familyContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu Some stakeholders in the humanitarian sector have restated their commitment towards providing durable solution to displaced persons in the country. They expressed the concern during a road walk on Monday in Abuja in commemoration of the 2023 World Refugee Day with the theme “Hope away from home”.Continue Reading
