By Martha Agas Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have renewed plans to build the capacity of their geological agencies by leveraging the breakthroughs recorded by Saudi firms in mineral exploration. Segun Tomori, the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, made this known in aContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Emmanuel Olorniruha Experts in the security sector, on Monday, held a peer review meeting to assess research report on the changes in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) since the enactment of the 2020 Police Act. The workshop, which was organised by International Alert in Abuja, was supported byContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBoS) is undertaking a study tour to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) as part of efforts to enhance its statistical capacity. The Statistician-General of the Federation, Adeyemi Adeniran, said the five-day tour was aimed at sharing knowledge on how to moveContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Organisers of the prestigious Miss Africa pageant, says the production is poised to make a grand return, promising an even more spectacular experience for audiences across the continent. Mr Femi Oyelade, the Brand Manager, Miss Africa Production who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Kema Chikwe, former Nigerian Minister of Aviation, has urged Nigerian authors to use their creative prowess to drive positive change in communities in order to build a prosperous and egalitarian nation. Chikwe made the call in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday atContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), on Friday trained its members on the application of military protocols and emotional intelligence to their conduct as wives of serving officers. The training was aimed at creating self awareness for them to be able to avoid breach ofContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Indonesian government has launched an ambitious free meal programme to combat malnutrition and promote healthy eating among students in underserved communities in the country. The “Free Nutritious Meal Programme’, a centerpiece of President Prabowo Subianto election campaign that propelled him to power in 2024, aims toContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has charged agencies of the ministry to align and prioritise their 2025 budget proposals to ensure massive and impactful development. Oyetola gave the charge in a statement by Mrs Anastasia Ogbonna, Director of Information and Public Relations,Continue Reading
By Martha Agas A Non-Governmental Organisation, Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI), has called for synergy between local vigilante groups in mining host communities and the Mining Marshals for security of mining sites. The Executive of RDI, Philip Jakpor, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria onContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has pledged to honour victorious athletes that recently represented the FCT in various sporting events. Wike made the pledge in a statement from the FCT sports department on Tuesday in Abuja. He said that a reception, scheduledContinue Reading
