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NAN Abuja.
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Friday, provided free medical services to 3,370 residents of Abuja. The services, provided under the FCTA’s “Renewed Hope Medical Mission” included health promotion, antenatal care (ANC), immunisation, HIV and diabetes screening and dental care. Other services are hypertension screening andContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative (AREAi) has empowered more than 400 girls to enhance their digital literacy skills through its Digital Skills Accelerator Programme. The organisation’s Executive Director, Mr Gideon Olanrewaju, made this known at the unveiling of AREAi’s 2023 Annual Report, on Friday inContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, through its Weights and Measures Department, has reaffirmed its commitment to curbing the shortchanging of customers in the country. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Amb. Nura Rimi, said this when he led a team of directors and seniorContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative (AREAi), an NGO, has unveiled a Center for Digital Development and Innovation Research (CDDIR) in Abuja. The Executive Director of AREAi, Mr Gideon Olanrewaju, said during the inauguration, that the initiative was to harness digital technologies in enhancing education andContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo A group, Girl Child Values Support Initiative has adopted drama as a strategy to combat child marriage in Dafara community of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Its Executive Director, Ms Precious Wakili, stated this during one of the drama sessions to sensitise members of the community inContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI), has expressed support for plans by the Federal Government to engage private firms to operate Warri and Kaduna refineries when they come on stream. Mr Niyi Akinsiju, Chairman of IMPI said this while addressing newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday. HeContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman President Bola Tinubu has expressed the commitment of the Federal Government to enhance the independence of the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation (OAuGF) for effective service delivery. Tinubu, who was represented by Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), said thisContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) have signed an MoU to improve access to affordable, safe and nutritious food in the FCT. Nyesom Wike, FCT Minister, while signing the documents on Tuesday in Abuja, said the initiative would boost sustainableContinue Reading
Tolu Aiyegbusi The Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation has expressed readiness to support the advancement of traditional medicine in the country. The Minister of Science Technology and Innovation, Mr Uche Nnaji, stated this on Monday, at a one-day dialogue on re-thinking natural medicine, held in Abuja. The NewsContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Some communities plagued by communal conflicts in Benue State, have signed a peace accord to promote peaceful coexistence. The communities, including Ologba and Egba in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) and Tivs and Jukuns in Fiidi, Makurdi LGA, in Makurdi, embraced peace and reached a truce toContinue Reading
