By Sylvester Thompson The Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) has endorsed all commercially released Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and foods in Nigeria as natural and safe for humans, livestock and the environment. The association disclosed this at the National Symposium on Biotechnology organised in honour of Prof. Vincent Tenebe, Chairman,Continue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Statistician-General of the Federation, Adeyemi Adeniran, says the Federal Government is committed to producing accurate and reliable data in the education sector by adopting technology. Adeniran said this at the 2024 African Statistics Day celebration organised by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Martha Agas Dr Mary Ogbe, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (MSMD), says the Federal Government is investing in technological advancement and capacity building to reposition Nigeria’s mining sector. Ogbe stated this during a paper presentation at the ninth Nigeria Mining Week Pre-conference workshop on Monday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Nigeria and India have pledged to strengthen ties in the strategic areas of agriculture, renewable energy and defence, among others. Dammu Ravi, India’s Secretary of Economic Relations, stated this on Sunday in Abuja, at a news conference on the sidelines of the state visit by Indian PrimeContinue Reading
Okeoghene Akubuike A clinical Psychologist, Dr Adedotun Ajiboye has advised Nigerians to guard their mental health amid the present economic challenges being experienced in the country. Ajiboye, who works with the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado- Ekiti gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris President Bola Tinubu on Sunday conferred the national honour of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), on the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. Tinubu gave the honour during the Nigeria/India Bilateral meeting held at the Presidential, Abuja. The president said that the awardContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Chidimma Adetshina, 22-year-old beauty queen who represented Nigeria at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant, has expressed excitement after finishing as the first runner-up at the grand finale of the competition. The grand finale of the 2024 Miss Universe held at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, withContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Uyi Akpata, president of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), said the upcoming 2025 T20 World Cup Sub-Regional African Qualifier C in Abuja, will test Nigeria’s facilities as well as cricket prowess. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja, Akpata saidContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) on Thursday received hospital equipment donated to the Council by the Mayor of Milwaukee, U.S., Calvalier Johnson. AMAC Chairman, Mr Christopher Maikalangu, while receiving the items in Abuja, promised to ensure that the equipment are distributed to clinics in need, withContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The African Union Agenda 2063 Ambassadorial Assembly has appointed Mr Christopher Maikalangu, Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), as its Ambassador. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the investiture ceremony, which took place in Abuja on Wednesday, saw the induction of Maikalangu as an AUContinue Reading
