By Jacinta Nwachukwu A non-governmental organisation, Plan International Nigeria, on Thursday, called for more workable measures aimed at addressing issues of child marriage in Nigeria. The group said that child marriage, an act of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), required more action than just policies on paper. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Martha Agas Experts have renewed calls for Nigeria to develop local Artificial Intelligence tools to strengthen data privacy and protect African digital resources from external misuse. The call was made during the AI Summit organised by the Centre for Journalism, Innovation and Development, in Abuja, drawing experts and technologyContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The National Population Commission (NPC) has emphasised Nigeria’s urgent need for a National Population and Housing Census, noting that credible, up-to-date data is critical for achieving the country’s overarching development priorities effectively. Acting Chairman Muhammad Usman reiterated the necessity in Abuja during the sixth commemoration of theContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Amb. Andrey Podelyshev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Nigeria, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to deepening cooperation with Nigeria in key sectors of the economy. Podelyshev disclosed this at the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between theContinue Reading
By Gregg Mmaduakolam Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN) says it will rescue failing public, private, corporate and state-owned enterprises in Imo State and the South-East region. The President of BRIPAN, Mr Chimezie Ihekweazu, made the promise on Thursday at the association’s South-East Insolvency Summit held inContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Health experts have emphasised the critical role of technological advancement, especially Artificial Intelligence (AI), in accelerating Nigeria’s drive toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). They made the emphasis in Abuja during a panel session on “Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Primary Healthcare in Nigeria” at the ongoing Afrihealth ConferencesContinue Reading
By Olajide Idowu The Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun, has inducted 74 of its students into the physiotherapy profession. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the students were inducted during the 3rd induction ceremony for the Bachelor of Physiotherapy Class of 2025. The Vice‑Chancellor of the university, Prof. ShadrachContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN) has honoured some Nigerians for their outstanding service to God, the Church, and humanity. The event held in Abuja, at the 32nd Triennial Assembly which also marked the council’s 96th anniversary. Among the distinguished awardees were the First Lady, Sen. OluremiContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Organic Fertiliser Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (OFPSAN) has called for the formal and structured inclusion of organic fertiliser production and distribution in the Presidential Fertiliser Initiative (PFI). The National President of OFPSAN, Alhaji Adams Musa, made the appeal at a news conference in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Federal Ministry of Works has terminated the underperforming Abuja-Lokoja road contracts following an exhaustive performance review. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja, while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the meeting held with the ministry and selected contractors. He saidContinue Reading
