By Uche Bibilari The Acting Vice-Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja, formerly UniAbuja, Prof. Patricia Lar, says prevention remains the key to eliminating Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) in Nigeria. Lar, represented by the Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Prof. Titus Ibekwe, said on Tuesday in Abuja during aContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The leadership of the Federal Polytechnic Oko, Alumni Association, has distanced itself from a suit filed against the institution’s rector, Dr Chioma Awuzie. President of the association, Chief Henry Nnebe, said on Sunday in Abuja that it was necessary to clear the air following the deliberate peddlingContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The fight against terrorism in Nigeria is not just about battling external enemies; it also entails confronting the internal threats that enable terrorist groups to thrive. Fifth columnists, who may be sympathisers, collaborators, or even moles within security agencies, complicate the security landscape. Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts areContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Rep. Terseer Ugbor, the Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Environment, has commended the passage of Nigeria Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, describing it as a landmark legislation. Ugbor spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja in commemorationContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Stakeholders in the Agriculture sector have identified a unified National Digital Farmers Registry (NDFR) as pivotal to scaling up innovative technology for enhanced food system. The stakeholders include Federal Government, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Heifer International and other partners. Dr Lekan Tobe, Country Director, HeiferContinue Reading
By Joy Obanya British-Nigerian actor Junior Salokun, says he is set to star in Nollywood, with ambitions to take on lead roles that break boundaries and amplify African stories on a global stage. Salokun told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, that his aspiration was toContinue Reading
By Precious Akutammadu A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers, Mr Darlington Nwauju, has commended President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo for the innovations introduced in the ministry. Nwauju told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt on Wednesday that hisContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigeria Safety and Peace Solidarity Movement (NSPSM), a civil society organisation, has accused Amnesty International (AI) of exaggerating Nigeria’s security situation in its recent report. Mr Andrew Kato, General Secretary of NSPSM, stated this while briefing newsmen on the report on Wednesday in Abuja. Kato saidContinue Reading
Tolu Aiyegbusi The Science, Technology & the ARTS (S+T+ARTS) Afropean Intelligence, an initiative of the European Commission (EU), has urged African artists to explore Artificial Intelligence to showcase their talents. Mr Oscar Ekponimo, Managing Director, Gallery of Code, the host institution for the S+T+ARTS 4 Africa, said this during aContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Health stakeholders have renewed calls for increased budgetary allocation and improved financing for maternal and child healthcare in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the stakeholders made the call at a workshop in Abuja organised by Development Governance International (DGI) Consult, with support fromContinue Reading
