As the Oct. 6 deadline for the enforcement of the regulations for the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) programme approaches, the Kaduna State Commissioner for Education, Prof Abubakar Sambo, has praised the Federal Government on the digitisation programme. Sambo, who is a former Vice Chancellor of the AbubakarContinue Reading
President Bola Tinubu has approved the compliance with the National Policy for the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) a mandatory requirement for mobilisation into or exemption from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The provides that, effective from Oct. 6, no Nigerian graduate – whether from a Nigerian university,Continue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), has commended President Bola Tinubu’s 4-D foreign policy initiative aimed at rendering technical aid to the countries in need of professionals. The Director-General of NTAC, Dr Yusuf Yakub, said this at a media parley on Saturday in Abuja while markingContinue Reading
The Programme Director of the African Peacebuilding Network (APN) and Next Generation (Next Gen) Programme, Dr Cyril Obi, says a total of 840 scholars in Africa have been awarded fellowships under the Next Gen Programme. This disclosure was made at the inaugural African Peacebuilding Network and Next Gen African UniversitiesContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Prof. Edet Ekpeyong, Country Director and Head of Mission, International Society of Diplomats (ISD), says tourism fosters cultural exchange, partnerships and economic growth that drive national development. Ekpeyong stated this in Abuja, at an event organised by the society and partners to mark the 2025 World TourismContinue Reading
Young and skilled Nigerian artisans will soon enjoy government’s talent development for export programme, Afiz Ogun, Director-General of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has disclosed. Ogun said that the programme, which involves taking Nigerian to countries that require their skills, would be enjoyed by qualified and trained persons between theContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) says it has open up four new countries for Technical Aid Corps (TAC) engagement to bridge both the educational and professional gaps in Africa. Dr Yusuf Yakub, the Director General (D-G) of NTAC, made this known at a media parley toContinue Reading
The Nigeria Integrated Water Resources Management Commission (NIWRMC) and National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) are collaborating to prioritise water management in the country. NIWRMC Executive Director, Dr Abdulmumini Aminu-Zaria, disclosed this when he visited the Director General of NASRDA, Dr Mathew Adepoju in Abuja. InContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has announced his country’s plans to build Africa’s first local insulin production facility in Nigeria. Yu disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at a reception marking the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. HeContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has applauded the Federal Government for disbursing N330 billion as direct cash transfers to the poor and vulnerable households across the country. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Mr Chukwudi Enekwechi and Secretary, Mr Segun Ogedengbe, on Thursday in Abuja, TMVContinue Reading
