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World Veterinary Day: Veterinarians want vet desks in NDLEA, NEMA others

On: May 1, 2023

By Felicia Imohimi The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), has called for the establishment of veterinary desks in emergency management institutions and other relevant agencies. Dr Ifeanyi Ogbu. Chairman, FCT Chapter NVMA, who made the call during the commemoration of the World Veterinary Day (WVD), on Sunday in Abuja, listedContinue Reading

Sudan: FG says $1.2m negotiated on condition of war

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: April 30, 2023

In: General News

By Ahmed Ubandoma The Federal Government has explained that the sum of 1.2 million dollars allegedly spent in hiring buses for the evacuation of Nigerian students in Sudan was due to the dire need of the war situation. This is contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson of theContinue Reading

NFF to install VAR in regional stadiums – Gusau

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: April 30, 2023

In: Sports

By Olayinka Owolewa The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has concluded arrangements to install Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in regional stadiums in the country as plans are underway to train and retrain referees to achieve the purpose. The President of the federation, Malam Ibrahim Gusau, stated this on Saturday in IlorinContinue Reading

APC group canvasses support for Akpabio for Senate President, Jibrin as deputy

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: April 30, 2023

In: Politics

By Naomi Sharang Concerned All Progressives Congress (APC) Members Forum, a registered group of all party members, has backed the call for the emergence of Sen. Godswill Akpabio as the President of the 10th Senate. Mr Okpokwu Ogenyi, Convener of the group, while briefing newsmen in Abuja on Saturday alsoContinue Reading

IOM trains 19 women, 43 others on carpentry in Edo

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: April 30, 2023

In: General News

By Nefishetu Yakubu The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) on Saturday graduated 62 youths, including 19 women on wood vocation under its community based reintegration programme in Edo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training was carried out under IOM’s Nigeria: Promoting Resilience and Sustainable Livelihood forContinue Reading

NEWS ANALYSIS: Irede Foundation brings succor to children amputees

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: April 30, 2023

In: Features

A News Analysis by Fabian Ekeruche, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Parents who have children with disabilities struggle so much to create an accommodating and inclusive atmosphere for their children because of the way society perceive Persons With Disability (PWDs). They incur extra costs in making sure that their wardsContinue Reading

NGO seeks enabling policies for veterinarians

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: April 29, 2023

In: Agriculture

By Felicia Imohimi In commemoration of the World Veterinary Day (WVD), Blueblood Veterinary Services, an NGO, has urged the government to formulate enabling policies for growth and development of the veterinary sector. Dr Bala Mohammed, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organisation, made the call in an interview with theContinue Reading

Africa’s education curriculum needs to adapt to changing world — Osinbajo

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: April 29, 2023

In: Education

By Chijioke Okoronkwo Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says it has become imperative for Africa to develop an education curriculum that will be relevant to the changing world and available jobs. Osinbajo expressed this view on Saturday in Nairobi, Kenya, while featuring as a panelist at the first session of theContinue Reading

IOM inaugurates new office, migration health assessment clinic in Benin

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: April 29, 2023

In: General News

By Nefishetu Yakubu The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) on Friday inaugurated a new office and a migration health assessment clinic (MHAC) in Benin, Edo, to respond to returnees with medical conditions. Inaugurating the office, the Deputy Director General, IOM, Mrs Ugochi Daniels, said the clinic was the third inContinue Reading

World Day: Vitafoam reaffirms commitment to employee safety

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: April 29, 2023

In: Business

By Rukayat Moisemhe Vitafoam Nigeria Plc has restated its commitment to a safe and healthy work environment for its employees in recognition of their contributions to the growth recorded over the years. Vitafoam’s Group Managing Director, Mr Taiwo Adeniyi, said this during the company’s health and safety week with theContinue Reading

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