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By Philip Yatai The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa said on Thursday that the Africa Military Games would strengthen military cooperation and partnership in the region. Musa stated this in Abuja at a World Press Conference to announce the forthcoming games, scheduled for Nov. 8 to 30, inContinue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
Support By Philip Yatai The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Chirstopher Musa, has sought the support of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike for the upcoming Africa Military Games. Musa, who made the appeal when he visited Wike in Abuja on Wednesday, said that 40 countriesContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Malam Shehu Mohammed has expressed optimism that Nigeria can achieve a 50 per cent reduction in road traffic deaths by 2030, in line with the United Nations’ Decade of Action for Road Safety. Mohammed made this known at aContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje No fewer than 3,120 film submissions have been received by the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), in response to the upcoming 14th edition of the Zuma International Film Festivals (ZUFF) slated for Dec. 1 to Dec. 5. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the corporation, DrContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Dr Mariya Mahmoud, Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has described the annual Zuma International Film Festival as a vibrant platform for collaboration, inspiration and cultural exchange. Mahmoud stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, while addressing a news conference to unveil the 2024 editionContinue Reading
