Editor/Assistant Chief Correspondent,
FCT Correspondent,
NAN Abuja.
By Kingsley Okoye The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, says there is need to strengthen the collaboration between the ministry and the Nigerian Navy in safeguarding Nigerian maritime space as it is done in other climes. Oyetola made this submission on Thursday in Abuja at the SenateContinue Reading
By Sani Idris-Abdulrahman UNICEF has brainstormed with journalists from Kaduna State, Nasarawa, Niger and Kwara on bolstering reportage of health and education issues. This was in an effort to expand media buy-in at all levels to strengthen terms of engagement to promote reporting and broadcasting of health and education programmes,Continue Reading
By Abujah Racheal, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) On a scorching afternoon in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, 15 year-old Tobi (not real name) stands in front of a small store in the Sagwari Estate Layout of Dutse-Alhaji. With his he points at a pack that many in his ageContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, says the Nigerian Air Force in the last three years, took delivery of 64 new aircraft into its inventory. Abubakar made this known at the NAF Training, Operations and Safety Seminar for the year 2024, inContinue Reading
By Ahmed Musa President Bola Tinubu has urged stakeholders to advocate for and amplify the voices of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to achieve disability inclusion and promote their welfare and rights. Tinubu made this call at a National Dialogue commemorating the 2024 International Day for Persons with Disabilities in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Mr Yang Jianxing, Cultural Counselor of the Chinese Embassy and Director of China Cultural Center in Nigeria (CCCNIG), has said that tea brings people together and promotes cultural exchanges. He said this at an event on “The Art of Tea: A Chinese Tea Ceremony ” and theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has commended Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State for his leadership in ensuring the safe rescue of kidnapped victims in the state. Ribadu made the commendation during the handing over of another set of rescued victims to the GovernorContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo GOMYCODE, a leading technology education provider in Africa and the Middle East, has partnered with Doballi, to facilitate the absorption of Africa’s pool of tech talent into global workplaces. The partnership with Doballi, a Dubai-based innovative tech talent recruitment platform, comes amid a growing demand by globalContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory has successfully placed 61,384 people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) on treatment. Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, FCT Administration, stated this in Abuja on Monday, at a press conference to commemorate the 2024 World AIDS Day. Fasawe said thatContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and Hunan, a landlocked province of southern China, have expressed commitment to strengthen cooperation in urban development, cultural education, tourism, and environment, amongst other areas. The Minister of State, FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, stated this during a visit of the HunanContinue Reading
