SERVICOM lauds NTI for adopting innovative approach to service delivery

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

Tinubu approves N20bn take-off fund for NASRDA’s space regulation project

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

Made in Aba: A changing perception

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

Sokoto Govt. warns against unsafe metal poisoning treatments

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

Young scientists in genome editing will drive agriculture — AUDA-NEPAD

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