By Blessing Ibegbu Rep. Jonathan Gaza (SDP-Nasarawa) has urged Persons with Disability (PWDs) to take advantage of the skills acquisition centre constructed by him to boost their self-esteem and achieve economic independence. Gaza, representing Karu, Keffi and Kokona Federal Constituency, gave the advice at the handing-over ceremony of the skillsContinue Reading
By Uche Bibilari President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s health system to ensure the availability of affordable and quality medical services for all Nigerians. The President, represented by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, made this known on Thursday whileContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says that boys are often primary targets for recruitment into non-state armed groups and other purveyors of violence. Musa, represented by the Chief of Defence Civil-Military Affairs, Rear Adm. Olusanya Bankole, stated this at the event organised byContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Stakeholders have advocated improved access to healthcare and Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) services to reduce transmission, improve the health and well-being of individuals living with HIV. They made the call on Thursday at a one-day research findings dissemination meeting on PMTCT and Early Infant Diagnosis (EID)Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says it has trained women and youths on various skills acquisition to help them become self-reliant and contribute to national development. Mr Agabaidu Jideani, Director-General of ACCI, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Road Safety Officers’ Wives Association (ROSOWA) on Thursday launched a nationwide special motor park campaign to address reckless driving and substance abuse among commercial drivers. Speaking during the campaign in Abuja, ROSOWA National President, Dr Nafisat Shehu-Mohammed, said the initiative was aimed at tackling the risingContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Entrepreneurship Centre for Women Development (ECWD), a non-governmental organisation, has been inaugurated to promote inclusive economic growth and empower women across Nigeria. Dr Eunice Emmanuel, President and Chief Executive Officer of ECWD, during the inauguration in Abuja, described the initiative as a symbol of hope, empowerment,Continue Reading
By Alex Enebeli The famous Nigerian novelist, Chimamanda Adichie, will on June 29, lead a cast of artists and storytellers in Chinua Achebe’s inaugural edition of the ‘Things Fall Apart Festival’ in Enugu. The organisers of the festival, Centre for Memories (CFM), Enugu, disclosed this on Thursday. CFM’s Executive Director,Continue Reading
By Edeki Igafe The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says the Federal Government is committed to ensuring sustained petroleum products supply and seamless distribution in the country. Mr Victor Ohwodiasa, Delta Coordinator, NMDPRA, gave the assurance on Thursday in Warri, at a stakeholders’ engagement/alignment meeting convened byContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Lagos Command of the Nigeria Correctional Service has called for more collaboration and support to enhance its operations, especially in the area of education. The Controller of the command, Mr George Daramola, made the call at the matriculation of 14 inmates of Ikoyi Medium Security CustodialContinue Reading
