By Jumoke Olaitan/Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has approved exemption of candidates seeking admission into the National Certificate in Education (NCE) programme with minimum of four credits from sitting for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, announced the policy on Monday in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Chief Emeka Obegolu, President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), says non-interest financing can significantly improve women entrepreneurs’ access to business funding and expand economic opportunities across Nigeria. Obegolu said this at a women-led businesses programme themed “Mobilising Non-Interest Funding for Women Businesses” onContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has urged the Federal Government and private investors to ensure that Nigeria’s transition to cleaner energy prioritises justice, moral responsibility and protection of vulnerable communities nationwide. The Secretary-General of the CSN, Rev. Fr. Michael Banjo, made the call on Friday inContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Presiding Bishop of Conquerors Global Assembly, Bishop David Abioye, has called on political leaders to take responsibility for the welfare of citizens. Speaking during the Church’s 1st Anniversary held in Abuja on Friday with the theme centred on grace, Abioye said true leadership was sacrifice andContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government Girls’ College Bakori Old Girls Association (FEDGOBAOGA) has described entrepreneurship as a critical tool for solving societal challenges and driving economic growth. Its President, Abuja Chapter, Motunrayo Afolabi, said this on Friday at the opening ceremony of the association’s 3rd Entrepreneurship Fair ExhibitionContinue Reading
By Adeola Akinbobola The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Dr Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, has called on the World Bank to ensure speedy approval and disbursement of project funds. Ogunjimi made the appeal in Abuja during a courtesy visit by a World Bank delegation led by Mrs Treed Lane, Manager of theContinue Reading
By Veronica Dariya Women in Bwari communities of the Federal Capital Territory say they are now taking frontline roles in addressing gender-based violence and domestic abuse through coordinated, community-based interventions. They said this in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Bwari, Abuja, highlighting growing grassrootsContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker An APC stalwart in Patani Local Government Area of Delta, Dr Ebidiseighabofa Orodu, has dismissed claims of Nicholas Mutu’s endorsement for another term in the House of Representatives, saying it does not reflect the broader public mood in the constituency. Orodu, in a telephone interview with theContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo UNICCON Group says it has developed Africa’s first indigenous loitering munition drone through its subsidiary, Babasky Technologies. The company said the project was delivered in partnership with Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON). The announcement came in a statement signed by Chairman, Prof. Chuks Ekwueme, on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Vice-President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to maintaining affordable national examinations while strengthening integrity, innovation and global competitiveness in Nigeria’s assessment system. Shettima said this on Thursday in Abuja at the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the National Examinations Council (NECO). Represented by his SeniorContinue Reading
