By Deborah Coker A chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta, Chief Emmanuel Eboh, has described as self- serving and unnecessary any opposition to Sen. Ned Nwoko’s return to the senate in 2027. Eboh, a former civil commissioner in Delta, while speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday, saidContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has expressed concern over the unauthorised circulation of a publication presenting state-by-state HIV figures for January to March 2026. The agency said the publication was shared across social media platforms nationwide without official approval or verification. Dr TemitopeContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) says its strategic partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is strengthening digital skills development and promoting inclusive access across Nigeria. President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DBI, David Daser, said this on Monday in Abuja at the opening of anContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Prof. Babatunde Rabiu, a Space Physicist, has urged Nigeria, other developing countries to draw inspiration from the Artemis II Moon mission to prioritise investment in science, research and technology. Rabiu, a Research Director at the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), said this on Monday during anContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has tasked the Technical Working Group on Contagious Bovine Pleuro-Pneumonia (CBPP) to intensify nationwide vaccination efforts aimed at achieving total eradication of the disease across Nigeria. CBPP is a bacterial disease of cattle that causes severe pneumonia, is often fatal, and leads to significantContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha De Norsemen Klub International (DNKI) has approved and instituted a nationwide widows welfare scheme to support families of its deceased members. The International President of the organisation, Chief Oliver Ityohegh, approved the initiative, which is designed to provide structured assistance and sustained care for widows. This isContinue Reading
By Blessing Ibegbu Prof. Yusuf Gandu, a Professor of Construction Management at Bingham University, Karu,FCT, has called for a Federal Government policy framework to encourage early adoption of emerging technologies in Nigeria’s construction sector. Gandu made the call on Thursday while delivering the 12th Inaugural Lecture of the university inContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Federal Government is organising a targeted training programme to equip housing stakeholders with financing and partnership strategies to accelerate sustainable housing delivery across Nigeria. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa who disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja said the training wouldContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Dr Alayo Sopekan, National Coordinator, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Division, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, says eight per cent of Nigeria’s population is currently living with diabetes. He added that 14 per cent are affected by hypertension, while about 25 per cent of Nigerians carry theContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has inaugurated the Governing Board of the Nigeria Commodity Exchange (NCX) to strengthen commodity trading and accelerate Nigeria’s transition to a non-oil, export-driven economy. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, inaugurated the board on Thursday in Abuja. Oduwole said thatContinue Reading
