By Justina Auta Mrs Naomi Iliya, the Vocal Person for Routine Immunisation at the Primary Health Care Centre in Mabushi District, Abuja says awareness campaigns on the use of locally available food sources have led to a significant drop in infant malnutrition cases in the FCT. Iliya stated this duringContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha A Data Analyst, Daramola Omoyele, has called for legal reform and data harmonisation to enhance authentication of voters’ National Identification Number (NIN). Omoyele, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, said this would not only simplify the voting process but also strengthenContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Antswen/Dorathy Aninge Ms Member Adiguve, State Coordinator, Young Women in Politics Forum, Benue, has called for more women’s participation in politics. Adiguve told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Makurdi that women should stop restricting themselves to the position of women leaders in politics. TheContinue Reading
Adeyemi Adeleye Nigerian business stakeholders have applauded President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, following a $300 billion Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) commitment from Qatari investors to key sectors of the nation’s economy. They gave the commendation during a reception for a high-powered delegation from Future Union Group, Qatar, led by SheikhContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Retired officers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have been urged to remain steadfast, loyal, and committed to Nigeria’s unity, security, and development, even in retirement. The call came as the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Regular Course 37 Alumni Association marked its 40th anniversary with a dinnerContinue Reading
By Sani Idris Abdulrahman, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s fashion industry is quietly creating a new narrative; one where creativity meets sustainability and tradition meets technology. Beyond glamour, the sector is becoming a growing contributor to national development, in spite of facing structural challenges. According to data from theContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) have reiterated calls for hospitals to treat gunshot victims immediately without requesting police reports. Both organisations issued the reminder during interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday inContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) has called for stronger community-based action and collaboration among government agencies to mitigate the recurring cases of flooding across Nigeria. Mr Attah Benson, National Coordinator of NEWSAN, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a two-week warning strike beginning from midnight of Monday, Oct. 13, over unmet demands. ASUU President, Mr Chris Piwuna, announced this at a news conference on Sunday in Abuja. Piwuna said the decision followed the Federal Government’s failureContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nur Tijani The Chief of Civil-Military Affairs, Maj.-Gen. Gold Chibuisi, says the Nigerian Army remains committed to deepening civil-military relations through sporting and community-based initiatives. Chibuisi stated this in Kano on Sunday at the inauguration of the renovated Hole number 3 Tee Box at the Kano Golf Club,Continue Reading
