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By Philip Yatai Mr Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has promised to ensure timely completion of ongoing renovation of the National Mosque and the National Christian Centre, Abuja. Wike gave the assurance after he inspected the ongoing renovation of the two national monuments in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Mr Fife Banks, an entrepreneur, has urged Nigerian investors to leverage the opportunities that the United States provides through its Employment Based (EB) platform. Banks, who is the Managing Partner, BraveICONS Global, made the call at the EB-5 Information series 2023 Abuja Investors Brunch in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher African descents in the diaspora on Thursday formally inaugurated the African Diaspora Union (AFRIDU-NIGERIA) as a unifying platform. The union which was inaugurated by the President-General of the group, Archbishop Chidiebere Ogbu, is aimed at ensuring unity, empowerment, and progress of all members as well as providingContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government on Thursday commended Dufil Prima Foods Limited for rewarding three outstanding children for reporting baby sale, sexual molestation and pregnancy on a minor. Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, Minister of Women Affairs, gave the commendation in a statement signed by Mrs Grace Njoku, Head, Press &Continue Reading
Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has emphasised the need for strict supervision of workers to boost efficiency. “We have to set targets we must meet. We have to rebrand NAN. “My vision is clear, and I have tried to give aContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has adopted the Federal Government’s Ease of Doing Business Initiative, to strengthen Public-Private Partnerships in driving sustainable development in the agricultural sector. Mr Lawan Geidam, the Mandate Secretary, Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat, stated this when the officials of the AgribusinessContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Save the Children International (SCI), Nigeria, on Wednesday, began a three-day training of journalists on climate change and its negative impact on children. The participants were drawn from various newsrooms across SCI programme implementing states. Mr Innocent Ifedilichukwu, Advocacy, Campaign and Policy Manager, Survive, SCI, said duringContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has warned against the use of the Cyprian Ekwensi Centre for Arts and Culture complex in Garki, Abuja, as a drinking joint by shop owners. Mr Ibrahim Masari, the Mandate Secretary, Social Development Secretariat, FCTA, gave the warning during an emergencyContinue Reading
By Polycarp Auta, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Cleft lip and palate are birth defects that occur when a baby’s lip or mouth do not form properly during pregnancy. These birth defects are commonly known as “Orofacial Clefts”. Cleft is caused by a combination of genes and other environmental factorsContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has introduced e-booking and e-ticketing of vehicles in the Federal Capital City, Abuja, to block revenue leakages. Dr Abdulateef Bello, Director, Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), FCTA, made this known during a training of operational staff of the directorate onContinue Reading
