By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) on Wednesday empowered 24 ex-offenders with starter packs as part of efforts to strengthen its rehabilitation and reintegration efforts across the country. Speaking during the symbolic presentation of the starter packs in Abuja, the Controller General, NCoS, Mr Sylvester Nwakuche, congratulated theContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) on establishing a national framework for Agricultural Produce Traceability. The MoU also included establishing a framework for farmland monitoring, and deforestation free-supply chain verification. The Federal Government alsoContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo Stakeholders in Nigeria’s energy and transport sectors on Wednesday said the country urgently needs a clear and realistic roadmap to develop a scalable electric vehicle (EV) charging network, if it must meet its mobility transition goals. They made the call at the Abuja EV Stakeholders Roundtable DialogueContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Zephyrgold Aid Foundation, on Wednesday, distributed over 2,000 books and stationery to pupils of the Junior Secondary School (JSS) in Nyaya, FCT. The foundation said that the gesture is aimed at improving learning outcomes in the community. Speaking during the outreach, leader of the team, MrContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says the new tax reforms will eliminate multiple taxation and create a business-friendly and transparent revenue system to support growth and competitiveness. Chief Emeka Obegolu, ACCI President, communicated this at a high-level gathering for business leaders and experts, inContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has challenged the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) to deepen its research efforts and explore fresh knowledge-driven strategies to tackle Nigeria’s evolving security threats. Shaibu, represented by the Chief of Administration (Army), Maj.-Gen. Isa Abdullahi, gave the chargeContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) on Wednesday in Abuja began the training of 100 young lawyers in legislative drafting and policy advocacy. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two-day capacity building training, which commenced on Wednesday, will end on Thursday,Continue Reading
By Maureen Okon The government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan has called for deeper diplomatic and economic ties with the Nigerian government to foster development for both countries. Mr Rana Ihsaan, the Coordinator to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, made the call in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Chairman of Unnicon Group of Companies, Prof. Chuks Ekwueme, has called for collaboration with the company on its newly launched application ‘MySmartMedic’ to bridge the gap in Nigeria’s healthcare delivery. Ekwueme made the call at the launch of MySmartMedic Application organised by the Unicorn group ofContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje A former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Martin Luther Agwai, has warned that Nigeria risks deeper insecurity and national fragility unless it confronts worsening ethnic, religious and social divisions. Agwai gave the warning while delivering a lecture titled, “Knowledge, Power and National Security in the 21st Century:Continue Reading
