Jigawa Govt approves N615m for youths in date palm production

The Jigawa Government has approved N615million to empower youths in date palm production. The state Commissioner for Information, Youth and Sports, Mr Sagir Musa, made this known on Wednesday while briefing newsmen after the weekly executive council meeting. The initiative, he said, aims to boost the state’s agricultural sector, particularlyContinue Reading

Rise above adversities to accomplish your divine purpose, Ndukuba urges youths

By Angela Atabo The Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate of All Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has urged the youth to keep hope alive and rise above adversities to accomplish their divine purpose. Ndukuba made the call at the 5th Joshua Generation International Youth Conference themed “Ambassadors for Christ”Continue Reading

FIRS inaugurates gender desk to boost equity, inclusive governance

By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) on Tuesday inaugurated its Gender Desk and Women Network (WoN) to promote gender equity and inclusive governance. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, the Chairman, FIRS, Dr Zacch Adedeji, described the inauguration of the desk as a declaration of the service’s resolveContinue Reading

ILO urges governments, employers, to use AI, digital technology for safer, healthier workplaces

By Joan Nwagwu The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has called on governments, employers to harness technology including Artificial Intelligence, to create safer, healthier workplaces for workers across the globe. Mr Gilbert Houngbo, the Director-General of ILO, said this in a message to mark the 2025 World Day for Safety andContinue Reading

FG pledges support to Kwara in local production of medicines, vaccines

By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Federal Government says it will support the Kwara Government’s drive in local production of medicines and vaccines to address gaps in the healthcare sector. The National Coordinator, Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC), Dr Abdu Mukhtar, stated this while speaking at the openingContinue Reading

NITDA inaugurates startup consultative forum, assures implementation of NSA

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has inaugurated the Startup Consultative Forum (SCF), reaffirming its commitment to the inclusive implementation of the Nigerian Startup Act (NSA) enacted in 2022. The SCF is designed to shape the future of Nigeria’s startup ecosystem by bringing together labelled startups,Continue Reading