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By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) is to harmonise court martial procedures across the services in line with the nation’s justice system. The Chief Defence Staff (CDS). Gen. Christopher Musa, said this on Monday, at the opening of a conference on Rules of Procedure, substance abuse and sexual orientationContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang A former lawmaker, Sen. Shehu Sani, on Sunday, donated items, including bicycles to orphans in One Man Village, Mararaba, Nasarawa State, to celebrate christmas. Sani, who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th Senate, made the donation to the Restored Destiny Child Orphanage Foundation, in One Man Village.Continue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), says it is collaborating with Rolling Energy to convert 100,000 vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in 18 months. The Director-General of SMEDAN, Dr Charles Odii said this at the unveiling of a CNG Conversion and TrainingContinue Reading
By Tolu Aiyegbusi The Chairman of the African Scientific Research and Innovation Council (ASRIC), Prof. Sammy Chumbow, has urged African scientists to lay foundations for a new science and technology era using innovation and research. Chumbow made the call on Friday in his closing remarks at the 7th ASRIC CongressContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has awarded N9.5 million in cash grants and laptops to smart schools in Nasarawa, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Bauchi, Cross River, Ekiti, and Kano States. The awards were distributed in four categories to include best smart school, best teachers, best students, andContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja Mr Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development says the Federal Government will advance digitalisation in the aviation sector to enhance safety and security. Keyamo made this declaration at the inauguration of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Flight Data Centre (FDC) on Wednesday inContinue Reading
Tolu Aiyegbusi The Chairman of African Scientific Research and Innovation Council (ASRIC), Prof. Sammy Chumbow, has called on governments of African member states to commit 1 per cent of their nations’ GDP to fund research and development. Chumbow, the President of Cameroon Academy of Sciences, made the call on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Prof. Martins Emeje, Director-General of Nigerian Natural Medicines Development Agency (NNMDA), has expressed his commitment to adding more value to the education sector and promoting youth development for a better society. Emeje gave the commitment during his conferment with a National Outstanding Award as ‘Vanguard of GoodContinue Reading
Amen Gajira Political appointees from the southern part of Kaduna State on Sunday visited some ongoing development projects in their senatorial district. Among the officials were Dr James Kanyip, Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, and Mr Jerry Adams, Executive Chairman, Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service. Also in theContinue Reading
By Ahmed Musa Dr Susan Ake, the Managing Director of Lifesquare Leadership Initiative (LLI), a Non-Governmental Organisation, has called for increased awareness on rights and welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). She made the call while fielding questions from journalists during distribution of food items organised by LLI, in collaborationContinue Reading
