By Daniel Obaje Experts in the agriculture sector have urged the Federal Government to prioritise organic farming and reduce reliance on hazardous agrochemicals, which threatens public health and limit Nigeria’s access to international markets. They made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) has conducted a free medical outreach in Witbank, one of its host communities in that country. A statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja by the union’s National Publicity Secretary, Akindele Olunloyo, said the exercise held on Saturday.Continue Reading
By Rita Iliya Global Peace Foundation of Nigeria (GPFN) says sexual violence in conflict is a deliberate and destructive weapon which calls for collective action to end it. Rev. John Hayab, Country Director, GPFN, made the call on Saturday in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger during during the Continue Reading
By Ebere Agozie The United Nations Association of Nigeria (UNAN), Abuja Branch, has called for a comprehensive security reform and coordinated action to curb the escalating insecurity across the nation. Dr Desmond Okocha, Coordinator of UNAN, Abuja Branch, who made the call on Saturday in Abuja, said the associationContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Nigerian Army is working to address Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and drug abuse among its personnel, particularly those deployed in combat. The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, who was a special guest of honour, disclosed this at a combined seminar onContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie Dr Zainab Imam, Consultant Adult and Perinatal Psychiatrist and Division Chief of Women’s Mental Health at Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar has urged Nigerians to farm what they eat for improved health benefit. Imam, who is also the CEO of JAMS Organic Farms and Kitchens, made theContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Squash, often described as a game of speed, stamina and strategy, demands mental toughness and a relentless drive for excellence. Played in a confined court where agility and quick decision-making are everything, it tests the very limits of a player’sContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran Jobberman Nigeria, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, under the Young Nigeria Works programme, successfully convened the Technology and Employment Inclusion in Marginalised Contexts Roundtable on Thursday in Abuja. The event brought together key stakeholders across government, the private sector, civil society, digital platforms, and developmentContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Federal Government, Mastercard Foundation and Jobberman have pledged to collaborate to ensure the employment of marginalised groups in the country using new technologies. The stakeholders made the call at a roundtable on “Technology and Employment Inclusion in Marginalised Contexts” held in Abuja on Thursday. Continue Reading
By Daniel Obaje The Director-General of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Dr Afiz Ogun, has called for a national framework to train, certify and license Nigerian artisans to eliminate quackery and promote global competitiveness in the sector. He made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening ofContinue Reading
