By Okeoghene Akubuike The Federal Government says it remains committed to supporting implementation of the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2022. Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, said this at a Stakeholders Technical Dialogue on the “Operationalisation of the Multidimensional Poverty Index as a Policy Tool inContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria Abu Shawesh, has called on the Federal Government to use her political weight to convince more countries to recognise Palestine as an Independent state. The envoy made the call at a news conference on Thursday in Abuja when he addressed newsmen onContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Trade Modernisation Project (TMP) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), will check the extortion of traders by facilitating the comprehensive tracking of their goods from the beginning of the trade process until delivery. This is through its Unified Customs Management System(UCMS), a software that would beContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, Stefano De Leo, said that the relationship between Nigeria and Italy is based on mutual respect and cooperation. The envoy disclosed this during the 78th Italian National Day celebration, also known as the Festa della Repubblica, marking the abolishment of the monarchContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The President, Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA), Mrs Maria Lagbaja, on Wednesday inaugurated a state-of-the-art multipurpose complex built by the Army Headquarters (AHQ) Garrison Chapter, Mambilla Barracks, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the complex which serves as the Secretariat for the NAOWA AHQContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher and Eletta Mercy Mr James Sule Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to fostering lasting mutual ties with China through cultural diplomacy. Sule said this on Wednesday in Abuja during the “Energy China – Nigeria Dance Competition Final ”Continue Reading
By Joshua Olomu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) All over the world film is more than an entertainment outlet. It is used as a tool for shaping opinions, driving national narratives to the larger world and projecting a nation’s cultures, economic, technological and other advantages. Besides its entertainment value, oneContinue Reading
By Justina Auta An NGO, the Nigeria Partners on Clubfoot Treatment has called for the integration of clubfoot treatment into the public health system to treat the 10,000 cases recorded annually in the country. The President of Nigeria Clubfoot Treatment Partners and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr Peace Amaraegbulam, made theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Save the Children International (SCI) and other stakeholders in the environmental sector have stressed need to imbibe the culture of tree planting to mitigate the effects of climate change. The stakeholders made the call at a climate sensitisation activity and Tree planting exercise to celebrate the 2024Continue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Italian Embassy in Nigeria on Wednesday in Abuja celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba through a collage of artworks with the theme – `human and spiritual wealth of Yorubas”. The celebration involved a solo exhibition of artworks of prominent Italian artist, Mr Luigi Ballarin.Continue Reading
