By Kayode Adebiyi The President, Nigeria Optometric Association (NOA), Dr Chimeziri Anderson, says that routine blood pressure and fasting blood sugar tests play critical roles in ensuring comprehensive eye health care. Anderson gave the position in an address delivered at a rally over the weekend as part of week-long activitiesContinue Reading
Tolu Aiyegbusi The Federal Government has awarded patent certificates to 18 researchers for their various inventions and innovations in addressing economic problems. The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr Uche Nnaji, presented the certificates to the beneficiaries at an event organised by the National Office for Technology Acquisition andContinue Reading
To millions of young and aspiring farmers, “Farm Money “is a first-of-its-kind” reality TV show that will re-write the narrative of agricultural practice in Nigeria. By Patricia Amogu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Reality shows have become a source of inspiration to many young people across the world and providedContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje Avocats Sans Frontieres (ASF) France, on Tuesday, began a two-day training for 25 Nigerian experts on digital rights as part of the efforts to address issues of cybercrimes and other challenges faced by internet users. Angela Uzoma-Iwuchukwu, the Country Director, ASF France, also known as Lawyers WithoutContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Country Women’s Association of Nigeria (COWAN), an NGO, has called for mainstreaming of rural women to technological tools and services to protect them. The National President of COWAN, Princess Adesola Ogunleye, made the appeal at the 41st Anniversary Conference of COWAN. The conference with the themeContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo A cleric, Rev. Fr Patrick Alumuku has urged Palestine and Israel to end hostilities and give peace a chance. Alumuku, the Parish Priest of St Louis Catholic Church Idu, Abuja, made the call in an interview with newsmen on the sideline of his 65th birthday celebration. TheContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Gov. Agbu Kefas of Taraba has called on the Armed Forces of Nigeria to increase its presence in the border towns between Nigeria and Cameroon to protect the citizens against activities of criminal elements from Cameroon. Kefas made the call when he paid courtesy visit to theContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Mr Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, says domestic revenue mobilisation is a critical component of Nigeria’s long-term path to sustainable development finance. Edun said this in Marrakech at the World Bank/International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings. He said that theContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman President Bola Tinubu will not go above statutory limits in obtaining budget support facilities from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) through the Ways and Means Advances. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, said this in Marrakech, at the ongoingContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje Dr Cosmas Ilechukwu, the Convener, The Change We Need Nigeria Initiative (TCWNNI), has challenged politicians to deliver good governance and not palliatives to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal. Ilechukwu, is the General Overseer, Charismatic Renewal Ministries (CRM), made the remark at the 14th edition ofContinue Reading
