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NAN Abuja.
By Patricia Amogu A U.S.-based child right and abuse advocate, Atim Tolbert, has called on the Government to provide free basic education for all children across schools in every state, especially in under-developed Communities. She made the call on Monday, during a virtual meeting, organised by the Reach outContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Agents for Citizens-Driven Transformation (ACT) Programme, said they supported 273 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), networks and coalitions to be credible and effective drivers of change for sustainable development in Nigeria. Mr Damilare Babalola, ACT National Programme Manager, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Tuesday inContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has advised the newly inaugurated Permanent Secretaries for the FCT Administration to perform, else, they will be sacked. Wike gave the warning after the inauguration of the Chairman and Commissioners of the FCT Civil Service Commission,Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has allocated N26.6 billion to FCT Water Board and Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) to provide clean water and maintain a healthy environment in FCT. The Minister of the FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, stated this when he appeared before the SenateContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the N1.15 trillion 2024 proposed FCT Statutory Budget was designed to transform the capital city and rural communities. Wike stated this when he appeared before the Senate and House Committees on FCT, to defend theContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD), is partnering with the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (APTF) to address gaps in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical and vaccine sectors. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports on Sunday that the partnership is in line with the Presidential InitiativeContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza The Africa Youth Growth Foundation (AYGF), a nongovernmental organisation advancing quality education, has called for increased security personnel in schools to curb the incessant kidnappings of school children. The Executive Director of the group, Dr Arome Salifu, made the call at a news conference on SaturdayContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has inaugurated the construction of 618-shop Modern Market in Zuba, Gwagwalada Area Council of FCT. Mahmoud said during the inauguration in Zuba on Saturday, that the market would be constructed by Khuntex Engineering Company Ltd. under aContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Mr Emeka Nwala, the new Chairman of the National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum (NASSLAF) has promised to ensure enhanced welfare for members of the forum. Nwala said this at the inauguration of the new Executive Committee of the forum in Abuja on Friday. He also pledgedContinue Reading
Allgone LLC, the U.S.-based manufacturers of Cleanshield medical product, is partnering with Reddot Television Network Ltd founder, Osita Oparaugo, to create awareness on the product’s efficacy, in Africa. “With the partnership, Oparaugo will be expected to deploy his Nigerian-based outfit for advocacy across Africa,” a statement signed by Pes AndesonContinue Reading
