By Funmilayo Adeyemi The UNESCO Read and Earn Federation (UNESCO REF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to work with relevant government entities, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and private sectors towards enhancing youth value. The President, UNESCO REF, Prince Abdulsalami Ladigbolu, made the call in anContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Minster of Information and National Orientation, Mr Mohammed Idris, has called for the collaboration of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in restoring the people’s trust in government. Idris made the call at the NIPR 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday in Abuja.Continue Reading
Aderogba George The FCT Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) on Thursday commended the administration of President Bola Tinubu for its plan to prioritise health insurance scheme for the benefits of Nigerians. Dr Ahmed Danfulani, the director of the agency gave the commendation at an engagement with the media in AbujaContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri The Federal College of Education (FCE) Zaria has refuted allegation of on-remittance of affiliation fees to Uthman Danfodio University Sokoto (UDUS) and other affiliate universities. Malam Ahmed Kalmanu, Dean, Undergraduate Studies (UDUS), at the Federal College of Education, Zaria, disclosed this while briefing newsmenContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The International Press Institute (IPI) has described the appointment of the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Malam Mohammed Idris, as a testament to his exceptional dedication and hard work. The institute also said that his appointment indicated that President Bola Tinubu had trust and confidenceContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Dr Sunday Isiyaku, Sightsavers Country Director, has advised Nigerians to go for regular eye check-up at least every six months for prevention visual impairment. Isiyaku gave the advice on Thursday at a two-day media partners capacity meeting in Keffi, Nassarawa State. He noted with concern theContinue Reading
By Hassana Yakubu The Kaduna State Government through the Kaduna State Loans and Scholarship Board has released N205 million to various tertiary institutions in the country as scholarship for indigenes of the state. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Hassan Rilwan, in a statement issued on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Mercy Obojeghren The Delta Commissioner for Works, (Highways and Urban), Mr Reuben Izeze, says no more cutting corners in project execution in the state. The newly sworn in commissioner stated this on Thursday in Asaba when he assumed duty after his inauguration by Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori. According to Izeze,Continue Reading
The U.S. has approved a 500-million dollar potential sale of weapons to Taiwan to help boost the island’s airspace defence capability. The U.S. Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a Wednesday statement that the sale would include F-16 Infrared Search and Track (IRST) systems and related equipment.Continue Reading
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a loan tranche of $7.5 billion for Argentina, in a deal that took four months to negotiate. The IMF Executive Board announced the deal in Washington on Wednesday. “The IMF Executive Board completed today the fifth and six reviews ofContinue Reading
