Sports By Ahmed Ubandoma Abuja, Dec. 14, 2023 (NAN) Dr James Lalu, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), has charged Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to engage in different sporting activities to boost their mental health. Lalu gave the advice on Thursday in Abuja, when he receivedContinue Reading
By Chiazo Ogbolu President Bola Tinubu has described the absence of comprehensive data as the major technology affliction affecting Nigeria’s growth and Africa at large. Tinubu represented by the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shetima, said this at the Comptroller-General of Custom (CGC) 2023 conference on Thursday in Lagos. The conferenceContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says an improved knowledge of digital finance will help young consumers position themselves for a greater future. Mr Babatunde Irukera, the Executive Vice Chairman of FCCPC, said this at the 2023 National Young Consumer Contest Awards on Thursday inContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh Network Against Corruption and Human Trafficking (NACAT), has donated cash and food items to the Poorest of the Poor Rehabilitation Center, Anawim Orphanage ahead of the Yuletide. Presenting the cash and food items to the center in Gwagwalada, Mr Samson Tega, Executive Director of NACAT said theContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Worldwide has appointed Mr Titus Alagba as its new Coordinating Chairman. Mr Hamzaosa Odeidahosa, Secretary General, NIDO Africa, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Odeidahosa said Alagba, the current Chairman of NIDO Africa was appointed the coordinating chairContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has tasked stakeholders, especially Federation presidents and the Ministry of Sports to ensure that the country surpasses its previous achievements at the Olympics. NOC President, Habu Gumel gave the charge during the committee’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) which was held virtually onContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), and the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) are collaborating to promote competition in the sugar market for effective consumer protection. Mr Babatunde Irukera, the Executive Vice Chairman of the FCCPC, said this when he paid a visit to MrContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internationally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) has reiterated its commitment towards providing quality health care to persons of concern in the country. The Federal Commissioner, NCFRMI, Alhaji, Tijani Ahmed stated this at a ‘Free Medical Outreach’ at Interfaith IDPs camp, Nasarawa onContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched the Nigeria Data Protection Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (NDP-SRAP 2023-2027) in Abuja. The action plan is expected to create about 500,000 jobs and generate more than N125 billion in revenues. The launch of the five-pillar NDP-SRAP held concurrentlyContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) has urged Nigerians to exercise patience with the various economic policies by the President Bola Tinubu led administration to gestate and have projected impact on the society. Mrs Funmi Ekundayo, President, ICSAN, gave the advice during aContinue Reading
