By Segun Giwa Ondo State contingent at the ongoing Niger Delta Sports Festival continued it impressive outings with Para-powerlifting Kayode Blessing winning gold in the 65kg category. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the victory added to the medal haul of the state making it two gold, threeContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian military is committed to enhancing defence cooperation in Africa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has said. Musa said this while inaugurating the committee to work out modalities for the maiden edition of the Africa Chiefs of Defence Summit which will holdContinue Reading
By Okon Okon The Service Compact with All Nigerians (SERVICOM) has commended National Teachers’ Institute (NTI) for its innovative approach to service delivery by adopting global standards in its operations. National Coordinator of SERVICOM, Mrs Nnenna Akajemeli, gave the commendation while presenting SERVICOM Compliance Evaluation (SCE) reports at the CorporateContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) is set to commence the implementation of its space regulation and licensing mandate with N20 billion take-off fund approved by President Bola Tinubu. The Director-General of NASRDA, Dr Matthew Adepoju, said this on Thursday in an interview with theContinue Reading
By Chijioke Okoronkwo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The catchlines “Aba-Made” and “Made-in-Aba”, no doubt, are household expressions in Nigeria, depicting Aba’s craftsmanship and manufacturing prowess. From textile to leather products (shoes and bags), cosmetics, trunk box, steel fabrications, among others, Aba has carved a niche for itself as aContinue Reading
By Martha Agas, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) By many accounts, dearth of potable water has exacerbated economic challenges and fuelled the spread of waterborne diseases like typhoid and cholera. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reports a 220 per cent increase in suspected cholera cases in Nigeria inContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nasir The Sokoto State government has warned residents of Tureta Local Government Area against seeking treatment from local barbers for suspected cases of metal poisoning. Dr Faruk Abubakar, the State Commissioner for Health, issued the warning on Wednesday while presenting government-provided drugs for patients at General Hospital, Tureta.Continue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) says that engaging young scientists in research, advocacy, and policy development on genome editing will drive sustainable agriculture in Africa. Prof. Olalekan Akinbo, Technical Lead, Genome Editing Initiative, AUDA-NEPAD Centre of Excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation, said this in anContinue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) is to hold for the first time in Africa. The Director-General of IATA, Mr Willie Walsh, said the 37th edition of the conference would take place in Nairobi from May 13 to May 15. According to Walsh,Continue Reading
By Yunus Yusuf The West African Gas Pipeline Company Ltd. (WAPCo) has committed over 750,000 dollars annually to train more than 164 artisans in Nigeria, with a focus on empowering local communities. Dr Isaac Adjei-Doku, General Manager, Corporate Affairs of WAPCo, made this announcement during the graduation ceremony of youthContinue Reading
