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By Sani Idris Save the Children International (SCI), says government agencies and parastatals are key to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Kaduna State and Nigeria in general. Mr Ifedilichukwu Innocent, the Advocacy Campaign and Policy Manager of SCI, Abuja Office said this on Tuesday in Kaduna at aContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Ms Aisha Rimi, the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), has expressed resolve to ensure ease of doing business and attract quality investments to Nigeria. In a statement by the commission on Tuesday, Rimi also expressed delight at officially beginning her journeyContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has reiterated commitment to world-class training for youths and businesses to boost economic growth and development. Its Director-General, Ms Victoria Akai, said this at the inaugural ACCI Business Entrepreneurship Skills and Technology (ACCI-BEST) Centre Day, on Tuesday inContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Inclusive Friends Association (IFA), a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) has trained 30 Persons with Disabilities(PWDs) on prevention of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) at the grassroots. Ms Suzan Ihouma, the Gender Programme Officer, IFA, said this at the closing of the training in AbujaContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), says plans are underway to close Utako Market, one of the largest markets in Utako District, Abuja, over poor sanitation. The Director, Development Control, FCTA, Mr Mukhtar Galadima, raised the alarm in Abuja on Monday, over what he described asContinue Reading
By Sani Idris The Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (KADSUBEB), has begun training of no fewer than 8,500 teachers on digital literacy and Information, Communications and Technology (ICT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training was supported by Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA), Continue Reading
By Sani Idris The Kaduna State University (KASU), on Monday, inaugurated a state-of-the-art E-learning platform, while restating the institution’s commitment TO ensuring a conducive learning atmosphere. Speaking to newsmen at the sideline of the event, the Vice-Chancellor (V-C) of KASU, Prof Abdullahi Musa, said the institution has in theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) and the French Institute for Research in Nigeria (IFRA-Nigeria), have entered a partnership to preserve the intellectual legacies of prominent Nigerian pro-democracy activists. Dr Sa’eed Hussaini, Research Fellow at CDD, said this at a conference with the theme “ArchivingContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Cross River Traditional Council says the selection of the Obong is its exclusive responsibility and legitimacy recognized by the Constitution of the Obong’s Palace and affirmed by the Supreme Court of Nigeria. This is contained in a statement jointly signed and issued by the Chairman,Continue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Presiding Bishop of Dominion Chapel International Church, Abuja, Archbishop John Praise has called for national revival among citizens toward tackling the security challenges facing the country. Praise, who is also the National Deputy President of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) made the call in Abuja atContinue Reading
