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
By Peter Okolie Stakeholders in Imo have advocated for the establishment of a federal commission to oversee local government elections across the country. According to them, this will promote a more transparent, fair, and credible electoral process at the local government level. The stakeholders made the callContinue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz The Dangote Cement in Gboko, Benue, has scaled up its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) schemes for its host communities, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. This is contained in a statement from its Branding and Corporate Communications Department, on Wednesday in Abuja. It said thatContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu The Federal Government is set to launch a digital repository of Nigeria’s cultural practices and traditions known as “DuduPlugs”. “DuduPlugs is a cutting edge global digital platform developed by ACITeksystem, a Nigerian-American company, in collaboration with the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO). Otunba Biodun Ajiboye, ExecutiveContinue Reading
Justice Ricardo Gonçalves, new President, ECOWAS Court of Justice. By Mark Longyen The ECOWAS Court of Justice (CCJ) has elected Cape Verde’s Justice Ricardo Gonçalves as its new President. It also elected Sierra Leone’s Justice Sengu Koroma as new Vice President, both for non-renewable four-year tenure. Continue Reading
