By Sarafina Christopher and Mark Longyen U.S. sports envoys, B-Girl and Lyons, have called on the Nigerian youth to embrace Breakdancing, to enhance their dancing skills and enable them participate in future Olympic breakdancing sport events. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that breakdancing is an officially recognisedContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare says addressing public health challenges requires a multi-sectoral approach that recognises the intricate interplay between various determinants of health. Dr Binyerem Ukaire, the Director and Head, Family Health Department in the ministry, said this in Abuja during a two-day NationalContinue Reading
By Ahmed Ubandoma The Federal Government has promised to provide effective social care system to about 16.8 million aged population in the country. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Dr Abel Enitan, made the promise on Wednesday during the unveiling of the Older Persons’ SocialContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), says there is a need for proper regulation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion to provide safe CNG vehicles. Joseph Osanipin, the Director-General, NADDC, said this at a Stakeholders Engagement Meeting on Accreditation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) PoweredContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Prof. John Peters, a faculty of the United Kingdom leadership development organisation, TEXEM, says CEOs and directors know that in the present turbulent times, organizations face multiple global and local challenges. Answering questions on TEXEM’s website, www.texem.co.uk, on the coming programme of the organization billed for Manchester,Continue Reading
By Maureen Okon Ms. Samuela Isopi, the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and the ECOWAS on Wednesday, identified global partnership as an ingredient for successful peace-building and the fight against terrorism. The envoy expressed the thoughts in Abuja, at the Road to Schuman Security and Defence Forum 2024, organisedContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Heifer International, an NGO, has offered 40, 000 dollar grant to youths and women to engage in the 2024 AYuTe Africa Challenge Nigeria to promote innovative and technology-driven agri-centric enterprises. Dr Lekan Tobe, Country Director (Interim), Heifer International, disclosed this at the unveiling of the 2024 AYuTeContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The UN Trust Fund in collaboration with the Tabitha Cumi Foundation (TCF), have partnered to offer toll free helpline to report Gender Based Violence (GBV) and improve virtual management of cases in Nigeria. Mrs Tayo Erinle, Executive Director, TCF during the project dissemination and closeout eventContinue Reading
By Aderogba George An Abuja based sensational singer, Jessa Joan, has urged the female folks to use their talents to make positive impact on the society. Joan made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Abuja. According to her, the Nigerian entertainment industryContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Popular Nollywood actress, Evanny Patrick, has made the list of Africa’s 2024 under 40 award recipients. The Executive Chairman of Amity Global Network, Alex Nwankwo, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. He said the event isContinue Reading
