Stakeholders seek FG’s support for agroecology in Nigeria

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By Eric James Ochigbo Some stakeholders in the agricultural sector have called for the Federal Government’s support for agroecology to enhance production of healthier food and to ensure environmental sustainability in Nigeria. The stakeholders made the call on Thursday in Abuja, at the second regional workshop on agroecology organised byContinue Reading

FRSC seeks stakeholders’ collaboration for effective nationwide traffic management

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By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called for collaboration with stakeholders on effective traffic management to reduce road crashes and promote safety on Nigerian roads. Speaking to newsmen after the inauguration of a National Road Safety Advisory Council (NARSAC) at the Presidential villa, on Friday inContinue Reading

Girl child central to Nigeria’s growth, dev’t – Stakeholders

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By Philip Yatai Stakeholders promoting gender equality and women empowerment have said that the girl child represents a central factor in Nigeria’s growth and development processes. The stakeholders stated this at an Adolescents’ Town Hall and Mentorship Day, organised to commemorate the 2024 International Day of the Girl Child, onContinue Reading

FG moves to infuse gas entrepreneurial skills in technical colleges

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By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has inaugurated Technical Working Groups (TWGs) to ensure that gas entrepreneurial skill is infused in the curriculum of technical colleges. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Amb. Nicholas Ella, inaugurated the groups on Wednesday in Abuja. Ella said that the move would enhanceContinue Reading

Good governance, transparency key to sustainable progress in Nigeria- UN

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By Jessica Dogo The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, stressed that good governance and transparency are crucial for driving sustainable progress and combating corruption in Nigeria. Mohammed stated this at MacArthur Foundation’s 30-year celebration and the closeout of its On Nigeria programme, in Abuja on Monday. She argued thatContinue Reading

CILT seeks integration of technology in transport infrastructure

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By Gabriel Agbeja Mrs Mfon Usoro, the President of Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has urged the Federal Government to integrate technology in transport infrastructure in the country to enhance sustainable and efficient transport systems. Usoro made the call in her opening remarks at the 2024 Annual National ConferenceContinue Reading

Panel assesses 396 entries for Home Garden Competition in FCT

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By Philip Yatai The Panel of Judges for the “Every Home A Garden” national competition, initiated by the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has begun assessment of 396 entries in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Dr Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, Mandate Secretary, Women Affairs Secretariat, FCT Administration, said at the inaugurationContinue Reading