By Vivian Emoni Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, an Investment Promotion and Economic Development expert, says rebuilding Nigeria’s textile industry require reforms in cotton production, power supply and financing before introducing stronger trade protection measures. Adesugba, a Former Managing Director, Nigerian Export Processing Zone Authority (NEPZA/CEO) gave the advice in an interviewContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Chief Rufus Ebegba, Chairman of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) FCT Command has called for enhanced funding for the Nigeria Police Force in the territory to scale up operations. Ebegba made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after a receptionContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Oboli Foundation for Health and Inclusion (TOFHI) has urged the Federal Government to strengthen Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) for early detection of sicknesses such as diabetes. The foundation made the call on Saturday during its free diabetes screening and medical outreach in Chibiri Community, Kuje AreaContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE) has called for stricter adherence to professional standards, greater use of qualified civil engineers, and enhanced quality control of construction materials to tackle building collapses. They made the call in Abuja on Thursday at the 25th NICE Anniversary themed “From VisionContinue Reading
By Racheal Abujah/ Chelsea Isa/Joy Akanu Some stakeholders have called for a community-led approach to addressing dementia in Nigeria, stressing the need for greater awareness, early detection, caregiver support and stronger primary healthcare capacity. They made the call at a stakeholders’ engagement on dementia and brain health in Abuja. Researchers,Continue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a Women in Leadership Programme to strengthen female leadership in technology. The initiative aims to create a sustainable pipeline of women leaders across Nigeria’s telecommunications and digital sectors. The Executive Commissioner, Stakeholders Management, Rimini Makama, introduced the programme on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Thompson Sylvester The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) says it has trained no fewer than 500 cassava processors to support Nigeria’s drive towards increased use of cassava flour in bread production. This is contained in a statement issued by Alex Abutu, AATF Communication Officer, West and Central Africa inContinue Reading
By Okon Okon The Federal Government has upgraded the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System Human Resources Module (IPPIS HR) with employee self-service application features. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the newly improved IPPIS HR module is aimed at improving civil servants’ access to personnel information andContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has signed a 2026 performance contract and adopted a communiqué to accelerate industrial growth, trade expansion and promote investment. This is according to a communique issued by Mrs Augustina Obilor-Duru, Head, Press and Public Relations of the ministry, at theContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu, has called for collaboration with industry stakeholders to build a world-class steel industry that could serve as a catalyst for Africa’s industrial future. Audu made the call at a panel session at the fifth edition of the African NaturalContinue Reading
