By Sylvester Thompson Prof. Olalekan Akinbo of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA –NEPAD), called for stronger collaboration among key players in the agricultural food chain for transfer of agri -food technologies. He made the call in a panel discussion on how policymakers and international institutions can seize the opportunityContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Confederation of All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Groups has alleged that the distribution of Federal Government’s palliatives by states did not trickle down to the less privilege. Dr Kailani Muhammed, the Director-General of the groups made the allegation at a news briefing in Abuja on Wednesday.Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army says its troops have sustained aggressive operations to rid the nation of terrorists, insurgents and other criminals across the country. This is contained in statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Wednesday in Abuja. Nwachukwu said in this respect,Continue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Association of Nigerian Women in Business Network (ANWBN), has reiterated the importance of collaboration in growing women-owned businesses in the country. Members of the association said this at the ANWBN 2023 Summit/10th Anniversary in Abuja on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the eventContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has called on electorate in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi to vote for the party in the Nov. 11 governorship elections to continue to enjoy more dividends of democracy. Ganduje said this when he spoke with theContinue Reading
By Reporters A cross-section of Nigerians in Abuja says balanced diet is out of their reach, due to the incessant rising food prices and dwindling household incomes. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews on Tuesday that the situation was worse, especially for low income earnersContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has reminded the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel of the huge responsibility placed on members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria by all Nigerians in ensuring their safety and wellbeing. Abubakar said this during aContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, on Wednesday, called for the expansion of the existing defence cooperation on military equipment and training between Nigeria and India This is contained in a statement in Abuja by Mr Henshew Ogubike, Director, Press and Public Relations in the Ministry.Continue Reading
By Comfort Isaac Some hair stylists in Abuja have decried the current low patronage and blamed the situation on the increase in the prices of hair making materials. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the situation had forced many women to resort to wearing ready-made wigs. AContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal Government on Wednesday, said it was committed to addressing issues of human rights violations in the country. The Solicitor-General of the Federation, Mrs Beatrice Jedy-Agba, made the remarks at the 4th Cycle of the UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR) engagement with stakeholders in Abuja. Jedy-Agba,Continue Reading
