By Maureen Okon A team of officials of the Directorate of Technical Aid Corps (DTAC) has commenced performance evaluation of its volunteers posted to Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania and Seychelles. The team, led by DTAC’s Director-General (DG), Dr Yusuf Yakub, is expected to interface with officials of those countries to appraiseContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, the Minister of Women Affairs, has renewed Federal Government’s resolve to showcase Nigeria made fabrics to the global market to alleviate poverty, create job opportunities and generate revenue. Kennedy-Ohanenye made this known during a public presentation of newly acquired industrial, embroidery and cutting machinesContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu The Children of Africa Leadership and Values Development Initiative (CALDEV) says it plans to honour young Nigerians who have recorded exceptional feat in their careers with ‘Young Achievers Awards’ in its upcoming National Children Leadership Conference. The Founder and President of CALDEV, Mr Bamidele Salam, said thisContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu The Abuja International Film Festival (AIFF) has honoured the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Actors Guild of Nigeria(AGN) and other stakeholders with Special Recognitions Awards. Its Founder, Fidelis Duker, said this in Abuja on Thursday night at the closing ceremony of AIFF with the theme“Continue Reading
By Maureen Okon Paris made a commitment in Abuja on Friday to return 150 million dollars of deceased Gen. Sani Abacha’s loot frozen in France. Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Ms Catherine Colonna told a news conference that France would return the loot to strengthen bilateral relationsContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Stakeholders in Abuja on Friday called on the Federal Government to fast track environmental justice in Ogoniland to alleviate the plight of the people of the area. Mr Michael David the Executive Secretary of Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) made the call atContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh An international environmental organisation, 350.Org, has called on African leaders to show more commitment to phasing out fossil fuels, while channeling resources to the development of the renewable energy sector. Ms Rukiya Khamis, Regional Organizer, 350Africa.org, made the call in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Maintenance and Protection of Infrastructure Initiative (MPII) has called on the Federal Government to ensure routine maintenance and protection of public infrastructure across the country. MPII Executive Director, Mr Olusegun Aremu, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Uche Anunne, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) This is as the global community has come to terms with the reality of the impact of the climate change on humanity and the environment. Thus climate change is one of the dominant topics globally among world leaders, environment scholars and activists.Continue Reading
By Franca Ofili The United Towns Agency ( UTA), an international humanitarian organisation affiliated to United Nations has taken a decisive step toward strengthening bilateral economic cooperation and attainment of Sustainable Development Goals between Nigeria and Libya. Ms Eya Essif, Secretary General of UTA said this in AbujaContinue Reading
