By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government and relevant stakeholders in human rights protection have expressed commitment towards tackling poverty and ensuring social protection amongst the vulnerable for sustainable development. Dr Yusuf Sununu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, made this commitment at a Dialogue on Social Protections in Nigeria,Continue Reading
By Martha Agas Nigeria has committed to repositioning its steel industry as a driver of industrialisation and economic diversification. The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuiab Audu, stated this at the opening of the maiden edition of the National Steel Summit on Wednesday in Abuja. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Most Rev’d Henry Ndukuba, Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has condemned negligence and declining ethical standards in the nation’s hospitals. Ndukuba called for a paradigm shift in healthcare delivery by prioritising human dignity, life-saving innovation and equitable access to quality medical services. He madeContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) on Wednesday, engaged Federal Government accounting officers on new modalities to transit from the 2024 budget to that of 2025. The briefing was at a stakeholders’ engagement with chief executives of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) on theContinue Reading
By Sunday John The Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) says it will partner the Sugarcane Technologists Society of Nigeria (STSN) to promote research and boost production in the country. Prof. Shehu Abdul-Rahman, Vice Chancellor of the university, stated this at the commencement of STSN’s second International Conference held at theContinue Reading
By Oluwaseun Nubi Media personality, Toke Makinwa, on Wednesday revealed that she is expecting her first child. Makinwa, who disclosed this in an Instagram post with a display of a baby bump, said she opted for surrogacy because motherhood has been her desire. Makinwa wrote: “The biggest project of myContinue Reading
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
