By Obaje Daniel The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has donated broadcast equipment to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to strengthen communication, enhance capacity and support youth development. The donation was made at the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters, Yakubu Gowon House, Abuja. The Managing Director of NDDC, Chief SamuelContinue Reading
By Stephen Adeleye AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF Nigeria) has called for increased budgetary allocation to the health sector, particularly for HIV/AIDS and TB treatment, amid significant reductions in international donor funding. Mr Steve Aborisade, the Senior Advocacy and Marketing Manager, AHF-Nigeria, made the call during an advocacy meeting with KogiContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) have emphasised the role of the media in combating money laundering and terrorist financing. They made the remarks at the National Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) mediaContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie Technology adaptation is critical for strengthening Nigeria’s justice system, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mohammed Ndarani, said on Tuesday. Ndarani said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. He said that technology adoption in Nigeria’s justice system would enable fasterContinue Reading
Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana has graduated no fewer than 40 participants from its host communities following a comprehensive training programme in fish farming and entrepreneurship. The ceremony was attended by representatives of the Federal Government, the Kogi State Government, Industrial Training Fund (ITF), as well as traditional rulers andContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie Mr Mohammed Ndarani, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) says his interest in the race for the Niger South Senatorial seat is for a people-centred agenda anchored on economic growth, social welfare, and infrastructural development. Ndarani disclosed this during the formal declaration of his intention toContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) on Monday unveiled a Land Justice Guidelines for the Prevention and Resolution of conflicts between farmers and herders in Kaduna, Katsina, Plateau and Benue states. Mrs Ijeoma Nwafor, HiiL Country Representative at the event in Abuja said efforts areContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Mr Bala Bello, the newly appointed Special Adviser to the President on Political Economy, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve, pledging support for the Renewed Hope Agenda. Bello, who until recently served as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Dr Yusuf Yakub, Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), has hailed Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, as he marks his 59th birthday, describing his service as unforgettable for Nigeria. Yakub made the remarks in a statement by Mr Nkem Anyata-Lafia, Special Assistant onContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) As the world marks International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8 each year, conversations around gender equality often focus on politics, technology, finance and corporate leadership. However, another critical and often overlooked frontier is manufacturing. In Nigeria, heavy industries such as steel,Continue Reading
