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By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), has donated a 2-bedroom semi-detached bungalow to the family of late Able Seaman John Jaja, who died in an operation on Sept. 3, 2024 in Anambra. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the house located at the Navy Estate,Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo An academic, Mrs Oby Ezeilo has called for the preservation of mother tongues in secondary schools by reviving the study of languages. Ezeilo made the call at the Send Off party for Igbo speaking students graduating from the Federal Government Boys College, Abuja, wuye campus. She saidContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory, Dr Mariya Mahmoud has called on governments at all levels to increase investment in primary healthcare. Mahmoud made the call in Abuja on Monday, at an event organised by the Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria, FCT/Keffi Chapter, to celebrateContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has called for the urgent implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) to foster regional integration and enhance intra-African connectivity. Keyamo made the call on Monday, while delivering the keynote address at the 18th Plenary andContinue Reading
By Sani Idris-Abdulrahman Emerald-Isle Foundation, an NGO, has taken steps to equip mathematics teachers in basic schools in Kaduna State with 21st century teaching skills to improve learning outcomes. The Team Lead, Ms Evelyn Ode, said this in Kaduna on Saturday, at a one-day training to empower educators with enhancedContinue Reading
By Thompson Yamput Prof. Alewo Johnson-Akubo, Vice Chancellor, Salem University, Lokoja, has praised the foresight of Archbishop Sam Amaga for the establishment of the institution. Johnson-Akubo gave the commendation during his speech at the institution’s 18th Anniversary celebration held at the Chapel of Peace in Lokoja. “Indeed, Salem University isContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje Mrs Paula Pwul, a lawyer and an author, explained why she left the legal profession to become a writer. Pwul, who is the host of “She’s the Brand Podcast,” said she decided to drop her robe because of her passion to help African women build brands thatContinue Reading
President of Ivory Coast Alassane Ouattara has called for stronger intra-African trade and continued efforts to process raw materials locally. Ouattara made the call at the 12th edition of the Africa CEO Forum 2025 in Abidjan. “We must now work to strengthen intra‑African trade by continuing our efforts toContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Gov. Hope Uzodimma, Chairman of the Joint Committee of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and National Council of Traditional Rulers (NCTR), has pledged the Forum’s support for the establishment of the council. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, Uzodimma addressed journalists following the Forum’s meeting on the proposedContinue Reading
In line with Egypt’s national strategy to advance dental healthcare and promote public health, the Ministry of Health and Population has announced the successful training of 13,555 dental interns across all governorates in 2024. The initiative covered multiple key disciplines, including oral and maxillofacial surgery, conservative dentistry, endodontics, periodontology,Continue Reading
