FCTA, others adopt minimum standard conduct for schools

By Folasade Akpan The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has adopted the “Code of Conduct, Rules, Regulations for Primary and Secondary Schools in Nigeria”. Presented to stakeholders in Abuja on Monday, it is a comprehensive document that provides an all-inclusive and uniform guideline for both private and public primary andContinue Reading

NFVCB, CAPPA launch campaign against smoking, harmful substances in Nollywood films

NFVCB, CAPPA   launch  campaign   against smoking, harmful substances in Nollywood films   By Joshua Olomu The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) in collaboration with Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA,) has launched campaign against smoking and consumption of other harmful substances in Nollywood films. The News AgencyContinue Reading

ACReSAL project: FG says ecosystem management plan will reduce poverty

By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government has expressed determination to reduce poverty through the Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (ACReSAL) project, by managing the ecosystem through a catchment plan. Malam Balarabe Lawal Minister of Environment said this in Abuja at the contract signing ceremony for the delivery of 20 strategicContinue Reading

Al-Habibiyyah tasks Islamic scholars on sustained sensitisation against corruption

By Muhyideen Jimoh The Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society (AIS), an Islamic NGO, has tasked Islamic scholars and Imams to champion the fight against corruption in Nigeria through sustained sensitisation and sermons to their congregation.    The executive director and national Chief Imam of AIS, Sheik Fuad Adeyemi gave the admonition onContinue Reading

Expert highlights importance of big data in statistics, communication

By Okeoghene Akubuike Dr Monday Adenomon, an expert in data science and machine learning, says big data has the potential to produce more relevant and timely statistics than traditional sources of official statistics. Adenomon, Associate Professor of Econometrics and Financial Time Series, Nasarawa State University, said this in his presentationContinue Reading

Hypertension: COWA distributes 200 BP monitors to customs officers

By Martha Agas The Customs Officers Wives Association (COWA), has distributed more than 200 Blood Pressure (BP) monitors to customs officers and its members. The monitors were distributed at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) headquarters during its medical outreach on Friday in Abuja. The distribution was part of the association’sContinue Reading

Retreat: Ministry focuses on reducing youth unemployment rate

By Franca Ofili The Ministry of Youth Development says that its 2024 ministerial retreat will focus on reduction in youth unemployment rates by promoting entrepreneurial mindset. Dr Jamila Ibrahim, Minister of Youth Development, said this in Abuja on Thursday during a two-day ministerial retreat on presidential deliverables. Ibrahim said thatContinue Reading