By Sarafina Christopher Indonesia has introduced a free medical check-up programme for all it’s 280 million citizens. A statement from the Chief of the Presidential Communication Office (PCO), Hasan Nasbi and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said the healthcare initiative was the first of it’s kind.Continue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Bangladesh High Commission in Nigeria has emphasised the importance of preserving indigenous languages as a reflection of history, culture, and shared human connection. Mr Masudur Rahman, the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Nigeria, made this known on Friday during the “Martyrs’ Day” and “International Mother LanguageContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Chairman, FCT Football Association (FCT FA), Mouktar Mohammed, has urged Family Worship Champions (FWC) FC and Naija Ratels FC to make FCT proud in the 2025 President Cup. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that FWC FC triumphed over EFCC FC 4-3 via penalties onContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Oluyin of Iyin-Ekiti in Ekiti State, Oba Adeola Ajakaiye, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, for approving the establishment of the University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in the town. In a statement he personally signed on Saturday, Ajakaiye also extended his appreciation to theContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) has called for the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 3D technology in oil reservoir management. This call was made in a communiqué issued at the 60th Annual International Conference and Exhibition (AICE), themed Transformation of the Mineral, Energy, Water,Continue Reading
By Diana Omueza The United States Institute for Peace (USIP) says foreign mineral mining in Africa is a major threat to prosperity in the region. Dr Chris Kwaja, the Country Director of the institute, said this while addressing journalists on Friday in Abuja. Kwaja spoke on the sidelines of theContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Nigeria’s target of 2.06million bpd crude oil production target in 2025, is achievable, the Minister of State for Petroleum, Heineken Lokpobori has said. Lokpobori said this on Thursday night in Abuja at the Nigeria Petroleum Industry Leadership Discourse, with theme: “Nigeria’s Oil Production Growth Roadmap Acceleration Imperatives’’Continue Reading
By Chinenye Offor The Japanese government on Thursday, pledged assistance of three million dollars to Nigeria to combat cholera epidemic in parts of the country. Mr Suzuki Hideo, Japanese Ambassador-Designate to Nigeria said this at the Japanese Emperor’s 65th birthday reception held in Abuja He revealed that the assistance wasContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Debt Management Office (DMO) on Thursday unveiled Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers Ltd. as the new stockbrokers of the Federal Government. This is coming after the expiration of the tenure of CSL Stockbrokers Ltd., a subsidiary of First City Monument Bank (FCMB). According to the Director-General of DMO,Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Nigeria has made significant strides in implementing various aspects of the Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) programmes and initiatives. Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, the National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre,(NCTC-ONSA), said this at a Stakeholders’ Consultative Meeting. The meeting was organised for the Review ofContinue Reading
