By Sylvester Thompson The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with One-Hectare-One Family (1H1F), a grassroots initiative, to boost banana seedlings production. Mrs Tony Omozuwa, Press Secretary to Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, Director-General of NBRDA, said the MoU formed part of ongoing effortsContinue Reading
By Chiazo Ogbolu Women travelling with their husbands should be co-drivers instead of rubbing powder, looking at mirrors and adjusting headgears, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised. The Costain Unit Commander of FRSC in Lagos State, Chief Route Commander Victor Okelola, gave the advice in an interview withContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has begun a three-day workshop to review and develop the training curriculum for its training institutions across the country. This is part of efforts to strengthen capacity and align with modern correctional demands. Speaking during the opening of the event in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Federal Government is finalising the National Counterterrorism Strategy (NACTEST) 2025 to provide a robust and inclusive blueprint against terrorism after an extensive review process. The National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, disclosed this in Abuja during the Final Validation ExerciseContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Centre for Public Service Productivity and Development (CeProd) has advised governments in Africa to implement good governance that will open doors of opportunities and accelerate economic development in the continent. The Director-General of CeProg, Dr Chris Egbu, made the call in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Okon Okon The Federal Government has unveiled a virtual interactive tool to enhance understanding and implementation of the code of conduct for public officers. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, launched the platform in Abuja. The initiative, developed by the Technical UnitContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says there is no record of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in custodial centres across the country. Ibrahim Idris, Deputy Controller General (DCG) of the Legal Department at the Service, said this in Abuja at the ongoing 3rd public hearing on alleged corruption andContinue Reading
By Ehigimetor Igbaugba The Cross River Government has procured two new aircraft to increase the fleet of Cally Air to four. Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurated the two new aircraft at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar. Recall that two aircraft earlier procured for the take-off of the Cross River-ownedContinue Reading
By Blessing Ibegbu Prof. Haroun Isah, a Professor of Public Health at Bingham University’s College of Medical Sciences, has called on stakeholders in Nigeria’s health sector to strengthen partnerships with international development partners. He said such collaborations were essential to overcome persistent challenges in the system and improve health outcomesContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL), a civil society organisation, has reported that 30 per cent of Nigerians experience domestic violence, highlighting a significant gap in access to legal protection. Ms Zainab Malik, Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor of the institute, made this known atContinue Reading
