By Kelechi Ogunleye The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says correctional centres across the country will continue to be places of hope for all categories of inmates. Tunji-Ojo said this at a Performance Contract Signing Retreat, which had the theme “United Front for a Secure Nation andContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday arrived in Rabat on a three-day official visit to the Kingdom of Morocco. The French president was received by the King of Moroccan, Muhammed VI and his Crown Prince, Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid and Princesses Lalla KhadijaContinue Reading
By Mufutau Ojo Saudi Arabia, through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), has hosted a donors’ conference, raising over 1.1 billion dollars for displaced persons and refugees in the Sahel and Lake Chad regions. This substantial funding commitment was made possible by the contributions ofContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Prof. Muhammad Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has emphasised the need for localised solutions to address the consequences of climate change. Pate said this on Thursday in Abuja at the 10th edition of the Future of Health Conference, organised by Nigeria HealthContinue Reading
By Muhammad Lawal The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, on Thursday inaugurated the N2 billion Yauri Water Scheme. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the project was executed by the National Hydro-electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC). The SGF saidContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The American Geophysical Union (AGU) has unveiled an ethical framework to guide countries, world leaders and institutions on responsible decision making and inclusive dialogue towards addressing climate change and global warming. The report tagged “Ethical Framework Principles for Climate Intervention Research” was signed by MrContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has said that Africa must prioritise robust road safety measures to protect lives and property. Mohammed said this at the 1st Congress of the African Union of Transport and Logistics Organisations on Tuesday inContinue Reading
By Oluwole Sogunle A para-athlete, Oluwakemi Ladipo, says she looks forward to winning an Olympic gold medal, donning the national colours, in her sporting career. Ladipo told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. She said that since her entry into the sports sceneContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Nigera will continue to explore viable and sustainable solutions towards solving its transportation challenges. It will also collaborate with relevant players in the private sector to work out alternatives for the challenge to achieve optimum result. Vice-President Kashim Shettima stated this on Thursday during a facility tourContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) has sensitised farmers and herders on peaceful coexistence and sustainable agricultural development. Mrs Elizabeth Isah, Business and Marketing Development Officer, VCDP in Niger, said this at a programme in some local government areas in Niger.Continue Reading
