By Dishi Agaga-Akpati A Nigerian artist, Saheed Adelakun, has unveiled an art exhibition titled Kókó Ewa, promoting self-love and encouraging Africans to embrace their natural skin. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the opening on Saturday in Lagos, Adelakun said Kókó Ewà was inspired byContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Enugu State has emerged the overall winner of the just concluded 3rd National Para Games in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the outstanding performance saw Enugu secure 40 gold, eight silver and seven bronze medals, for a total of 55 medals. Bayelsa finishedContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO), Edo, has emerged overall winner in Sub-Saharan Africa at the Huawei ICT Competition. This is contained in a statement issued by the university’s Deputy Director of Public Relations, Mr Lucky Eboh, on Saturday in Benin. Eboh said the university secured the grand prizeContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) says the country will be self-sufficient and meet its global market share of oil palm by 2050. This, it said, was possible through the effective efforts towards the implementation of National Oil Palm Development Strategy. Mr Alphonsus Inyang, NationalContinue Reading
By Olawale Akinremi An electrical engineer, Mr Toyese Oyerinde, has advised the Oyo State Government to exploit the huge deposits of marble in Igbeti, Olorunsogo Local Government Area, to generate electricity. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan, on Saturday, Oyerinde said that President BolaContinue Reading
By Adekunle Williams A former Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, says she regrets not institutionalising the Whistleblowing Policy during her tenure. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Whistleblowing Policy was introduced in December 2016 by the Federal Government as part of the initiatives to wage warContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to ensuring that para-athletes in Nigeria receive the necessary support to thrive. Dikko made this known at the closing of the 3rd National Para Games in Abuja, describing the event as a celebrationContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has called for greater inclusion of young people in the insurance and pension sectors to enhance industry growth and relevance in a rapidly changing economy. Mr Olusegun Omosehin, Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of NAICOM, made the call while speakingContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government and key stakeholders on Thursday in Abuja validated the Nigerian Oil Palm Development Strategy to boost productivity, achieve self-sufficiency and reduce poverty. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, described the policy as a comprehensive roadmap for the growth and developmentContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has vowed to strengthen collaboration with stakeholders to end the cycle of violence in Plateau and restore lasting peace. Tinubu made the pledge on Thursday during a solemn visit to Jos, where he met with community leaders and victims of recent deadly attacks. TheContinue Reading
