Environmental Degradation: Senate resolute in addressing flooding, gas flaring — Nwoko

By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko, (PDP-Delta), the Senate Vice Chairman on Environment, has disclosed that the Senate was resolute in addressing environmental degradation in the country. Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Abuja on Sunday. He noted that theContinue Reading

KOICA, others laud alumni’s commitment to nation-building

By Sarafina Christopher The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Office in Nigeria, in collaboration with South Korea International Cooperation Association of Nigeria (SKICAN), on Friday, lauded its alumni’s commitment and contribution to nation-building. Mr Son Sungil, Country Director of KOICA Nigeria during the 2023 Annual Gathering of the association inContinue Reading

Institute says committed to making African men, women positive change agents

By Sarafina Christopher The African school of diplomacy (ASDIR) says it is committed to making men and women in Africa positive change and transformation agents by equipping them with excellent leadership and diplomacy skills. Vice Chairman/CEO of the institute, Dr Tunji Ashoalu, said this in Abuja during the closing ceremonyContinue Reading

UNESCO advocates increased access to education, health services for girl-child

By Justina Auta The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has advocated an improved access to education and health services for the wellbeing of the girl-child and vulnerable groups. Mr Phillipe Delanghe, Officer in Charge in the Abuja Regional Head of Office UNESCO, made the call in AbujaContinue Reading

Diaspora union urges Africa to leverage knowledge, resources of Afro-descendants

By Sarafina Christopher The African Diaspora Union, Nigeria (AFRIDU-NIGERIA), has underscored the need to leverage the knowledge, resources, and expertise of the African diaspora population for the sustainable development and prosperity of the continent. The union also pledged to work together toward a brighter and more interconnected future. These wereContinue Reading

TMG cautions parties against violence in Bayelsa, Kogi, Imo polls

By Angela Atabo /Emmanuel Olorniruha The Transition Monitoring Group (TMG), on Thursday, cautioned political parties featuring in the Nov. 11 Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo governorship election, against violence. The Chairman,TMG, Mr Auwal Rafsanjani said this at a news conference in Abuja, calling on the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) to ensureContinue Reading