By Emmanuel Oloniruha An author, Mr Oluwatobi George, has advised aspiring writers who are struggling to complete their books to seek guidance from mentors. George gave the advice in Abuja during the launch of his book, “New Breed, The Regenerated Man.” The author, who is also a teacher with theContinue Reading
By Uche Bibilari Yakubu Gowon University, (formally University of Abuja), has advised prospective candidates seeking admission to beware of racketeers as the institution only admits candidates based on merit and transparency. The Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Patricia Lar, who said this at the university’s Maiden Hybrid Pre-Admission Sensitisation for 2025/2026 Post-UTMEContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Dr Oluwatomiloba Ademokun, Vice-President of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Americas (NIDOA) South Savannah Chapter, has emphasised the importance of promoting wellness among women and girls to preserve the African heritage. Ademokun, a Nigerian-American author, global public health diplomat and host of the Wellness Wahala Podcast, stressed theContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government is boosting Nigeria’s automotive sector through competency-based training to produce certified quality assurance assessors under the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF). The Director-General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr Joseph Osanipin, represented by his Director, Industrial Infrastructure, Dr Nua Omisanya, said thisContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has charged senior military officers and strategic stakeholders to translate strategy into tangible action in addressing national challenges. Oluyede delivered the message in Abuja during the graduation ceremony of participants in the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) StrategicContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Federal Government says it is expanding its reintegration programme under Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC) to rebuild trust and promote peace in conflict-affected communities across the country. The Coordinator of OPSC, Brig.-Gen. Yusuf Ali, disclosed this at a high-level donor and stakeholder meeting organised by the NationalContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu Connected Development (CODE) and partners have urged an end to menstrual stigma, calling it a natural occurrence that should not attract shame. The group made the call during a media visit to Thrifty Slayer, a reusable pad production facility in Abuja. Mr Hamzat Lawal, Founder of CODE,Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo/Emmanuel Oloniruha Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) have strengthened their collaboration toward securing voting rights for inmates across Nigeria’s correctional facilities. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu and the Controller-General (C-G) of NCoS, Sylvester Nwakuche, stated this during a courtesy visit of the serviceContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Oxfam has called for progressive labour reforms, including a higher national minimum wage and policies that promote decent work, to help curb growing inequality in Nigeria. John Makina, Oxfam Country Director in Nigeria, made the call in Abuja, at “A Pivotal National Dialogue on Addressing the UrgentContinue Reading
By Abdullahi Mohammed The Federal Government on Thursday said the N80billion Alau Dam upgrade project in Borno is designed to boost irrigation and generate hydro-electric power when fully completed in 2027. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, made this known during a working visit to theContinue Reading
