By Salif Atojoko The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) and the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), has empowered 500 women from the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers. The RHI is the flagship humanitarian platform of Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady;Continue Reading
By Gabriel Yough A cross-section of stakeholders on Saturday commended the Africa Nature Investors (ANI) Foundation for the launch of a women centre and livelihood support to 450 in Toungo, Adamawa. Mr David Peter, Deputy Project Manager of ANI Foundation, said the programme was created to empower women and fosterContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli The Enugu East Council Chairman, Mr Beloved-Dan Anike, on Saturday inaugurated the Enugu East Land Mediation Centre, a move to foster peace and development within communities and address land issues. Signing the bill into law during a ceremony attended by dignitaries and local officials in the councilContinue Reading
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised alarm over the growing threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). The NCDC described AMR as a ‘silent killer’ deadlier than malaria, Tuberculosis (TB), and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) combined. Dr Jide Idris, Director General, NCDC, said this in an interviewContinue Reading
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu State Governments have declared zero tolerance for blocked or silted up drains to avert flooding in the zone. They made the declaration in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) survey on preparations for the 2025Continue Reading
By Blessing Odega The Federal Government has commenced free six months training for 120 Plateau youths on poultry farming. The training is through the National Youth Skills Acquisition Fund (NYESAF), under the Innovation, Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS) Project. Dr Daniel Jarafu, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Continue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada An NGO, Debbie Kauna Foundation (DKF), on Saturday empowered no fewer than 306 Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) with business start-up kits in Adamawa. Dr Olaniyi Aderibigbe, Project Analyst, UN Women, disclosed this at the completion of three months vocational training for the participants from Michika and MadagaliContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Education for Accelerated Development (EAD), a Civil Society Organisation, says the recent allegation of bribery against Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu is unfounded. A factional leader of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Atiku Isah, had alleged that Seyi offered him bribe of N100Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has urged the Federal Government and other relevant stakeholders to prioritise the welfare, security and capacity development of journalists across the country. Chief Emeka Obegolu, President of the ACCI, said this in his message to mark World Press FreedomContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri The NNPC Foundation has commenced a free cataract surgery programme in the North-West to restore sights and improve lives of thousands of individuals in the region. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mrs Emmanuella Arukwe, Managing Director of the foundation, inaugurated the programme in Zaria.Continue Reading
