By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Masterminds Catering and Culinary Institute Academy has trained more than 100 youths to tackle unemployment and bridge skills gaps in key sectors. The Chief Executive Officer of the institute, Khadijat Fashina, disclosed this at the closing of a six-month culinary and hospitality training programme in AbujaContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Experts have called for stronger collaboration among government institutions, financial service providers, community leaders and development partners to deepen financial inclusion in Northern Nigeria. They made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during the public presentation of a research report titled ‘Understanding Influence and Behaviour in NorthernContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara North Senatorial District has endorsed Dr Bashir Bolarinwa (BOB) as the governorship candidate of the party for the 2027 election in the state. The Coordinator of the Group, Malam Lukman Sabi-Musa, disclosed this at a news conference on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Federal Government says Jilli axis where the Nigerian Air Force carried out a precision counter-terrorism strike has been designated a high-risk zone with clear security advisories restricting civilian presence. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said this in a statement in AbujaContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), has commended the Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force for their transparency in the ongoing police recruitment exercise. This is contained in a statement made to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja by the spokesperson of the PCRC, Olayemi Esan.Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has advised building professionals to keep up with government policies and new tax changes so they can stay relevant in the changing construction industry. Its Chairman, FCT Chapter, Mr John Zaki, made the call during the institute’s Annual General Meeting andContinue Reading
By Edith Tsokar/Funmilayo Adeyemi The Kogi East Political and Economic Summit Group (KEPESG), has endorsed Sen. Jibrin Echocho representing Kogi East Senatorial District to contest senate position for third term. KEPESG, a coalition of civil society organisations, made its position known at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC), says closer collaboration between it and state agencies is critical to improving literacy outcomes across Nigeria. Prof. Musa Maitafsir, the Executive Secretary of the commission said this during a One-day Stakeholder Engagement Meeting on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has called on the Federal Government to significantly increase investment in education as a strategic response to rising insecurity and unemployment in the country. Executive Director of CHRICED, Ibrahim Zikirullahi, made the call at a news conferenceContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has opened applications for the second cohort of its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme aimed at expanding skills acquisition and job creation for Nigerian youth. The Federal Ministry of Education disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja byContinue Reading
