By Maureen Okon The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) says Nigeria showcases the spirit of benevolence through developmental diplomacy using the Technical Aid Corps (TAC) Scheme as a tool. Dr Yusuf Yakub, the Director-General (D-G) of NTAC, said this on Friday when members of National Council of the NigerianContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Niger residents have commended the ongoing distribution of Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITNs) to households aimed at reducing malaria cases across the state. Some of the residents who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Friday, said the exercise would go a long way inContinue Reading
By Isaac Ukpoju Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has declared open the North Central zonal public hearing on the amendment of the All Progressives Congress (APC) constitution, calling for inclusiveness and broad stakeholder participation in the process. Declaring the hearing open in Lafia, Sule commended the Amendment Committee forContinue Reading
Industrialists from Northern Nigeria have welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to impose a 15 per cent import duty on petroleum products. They said that the measure would stimulate local production, enhancing value addition within the oil and gas sector, and creating a more competitive environment for Nigerian manufacturers. Muhammad Madugu,Continue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) has hailed the decision of a High Court in Gauteng, Johannesburg, which prohibited an anti-migrant group, Operation Dudula, from unlawful activities against foreign nationals. The union in a statement issued by its Secretary, Akindele Olunloyo, and President, Smart Nwobi, described theContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Maj.-Gen. John Olusegun-Adeyemo, has assumed duty as the 50th Commander of the Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery (NACA). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the handing over ceremony was held at the corps headquarters in Kontagora, Niger State on Wednesday. NAN also reports that Maj.-Gen.Continue Reading
The Nigerian Union South Africa on Wednesday paid tributes to Mr Johnson Adamu, the new Special Adviser on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in Edo. NUSA, the apex body of Nigerians in South Africa, in a statement described Adamu’s appointment as well deserved. The statement was signed by the PresidentContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says the cooperation between Nigeria and South Africa has created an essential platform aimed at ensuring Africa’s priorities are reflected within global decision-making spaces. Varsha Redkar-Palepu, UNDP Deputy Resident Representative – Programme, said this in Abuja during the G20-Africa outreach meeting on industrialisation andContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Federal Fire Service (FFS) FCT Command on Monday organised a mental health awareness workshop on the importance of maintaining sound mental health while ensuring the safety of citizens. Speaking at the opening of the training the FFS FCT Controller, Mohammed Anas, said the essence of aContinue Reading
By Zubairu Idris Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State said the APC Constitution amendment would guarantee the party’s free and transparent primary election, as well as inclusion of women, youth and People Living with Disabilities (PLWDs) in the party’s affairs. Radda stated this at the public hearing on the amendmentContinue Reading
