By Chinenye Offor The United Nations (UN) and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) have urged young people not to allow themselves to be used to incite and deepen hatred in Nigeria. The organisations gave the advice at the commemoration of the third International Day for Countering Hate Speech, jointlyContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Federal Government says it is committed to ensuring that its relations with the EU continues to evolve by actively promoting partnership in all facets of their cooperation. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, communicated this at a reception held on Friday in AbujaContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government has begun the training of no fewer than 60 health workers on nutrition to enhance optimal maternal, infant and young child nutrition communication. Mrs Ladidi Bako-Aiyegbusi, Director and Head of Nutrition Division, Federal Ministry of Health, spoke during the exercise on Thursday in Awka,Continue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Move Against Cancer Africa (MACA), a volunteer-based NGO has called for increased awareness to ensure early detection and treatment of kidney cancer. MACA champions campaigns and education on cancer-related issues across Africa, Mr Caleb Egwuenu, Project Officer of MACA, made the call in an interview with theContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Mr Mersole Mellejor, the Philippines Ambassador to Nigeria said both countries shared mutually beneficial relations, especially in trade and people-to-people partnerships since 1962. The envoy said this at the Diplomatic Reception held to mark the 126th Anniversary of the Philippines’ Independence on Wednesday in Abuja. The ambassadorContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), is determined to smoke out food hoarders as part of its contribution to checking inflation, its Comptroller-General (C-G), Adewale Adeniyi, has stated. “The service will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that the business of food hoarders is unprofitable,” Adeniyi declared inContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), says it has recorded 74 per cent increase in revenue growth in the last one year. The Comptroller General (C-G) of the service, Adewale Adeniyi, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja, during a Press briefing on NCS’ achievements in the last oneContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Chairman of the Anambra Football Association, Chikelue Iloenyosi has pledged support for the second edition of the FCT Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Correspondent Chapel Football Tournament. The three-day tournament tagged “Football for Friendship and Peace” is slated for July 11 to July 13 at the Old Parade Ground,Continue Reading
By Femi Ogunshola The Coalition of Civil Society Groups in Nigeria for Promotion of Accountability and Transparency in Governance (CCSGNPATG) have thrown their weight behind the proposed Nigeria Shippers Council Regulatory Agency. Mr Monday Ndubisi, the leader of the coalition which comprises 45 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), said this atContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Ex-International, Kanu Nwankwo has called for support for Attom Foundation’s awareness and fund raising charity geared towards eye treatment of over 10, 000 Nigerians. The football legend told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the sidelines of a Charity Champions Cup match organised by the FoundationContinue Reading
