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By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says it will integrate Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) care and services into maternal and child health to improve early identification of cases. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at a media conference toContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson Dr Olushola Odusanya, Director-General, National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM) has affirmed the centre’s commitment to revamp interest in vocational education in the country. Odusanya disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday. He said that the move wasContinue Reading
By Ibrahim Kado The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has commended his community, Bako Ward of Yola South Local Government Area of Adamawa, for the ongoing construction of an Islamic Centre Complex. Ribadu gave the commendation in Yola on Wednesday, after inspecting the ongoing project, which consists ofContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD), in collaboration with Near Foundation, has distributed meat to 150 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Abuja, to celebrate Eid-el Kabir. Acting Director-General of FEMD, Mrs Florence Wenegieme, explained during the distribution exercise in Abuja on Tuesday, that the supportContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Medical experts have encouraged the public, especially women and girls to engage in regular screening for early detection and successful treatment of cervical cancer. They made the call during a zoom meeting organised by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria and partners, on Tuesday in Abuja. The zoomContinue Reading
By Justina Auta AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria, an International NGO, has advocated for an age-appropriate Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) to enhance health outcomes and protect children from Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) and abuse. The AHF Nigeria Country Programme Director, Dr Echey Ijezie, made the call in a statement onContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue An entrepreneur, Mr Innocent Ogu, says manufacturing and commercialisation are critical to driving Nigeria’s economic growth. Ogu, the President, African Legacy International, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that his organisation was committed to fostering economic development through strategic initiatives. He said one ofContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai A business strategist and cultural architect, Unik Ernest, will host the Culturin Afterparty Series during the 2024 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. The event will be held from June 17 to 21, at Elva Cannes, France, a statement by Mr Osita Oparaugo, founder and Chief ExecutiveContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta North Senatorial District), held an interactive session with residents of the Anioma community on Sunday in Abuja. Nwoko said he initiated the event to recognise his constituents in the FCT, build relationships, and seek their input to better address their needs and concerns.Continue Reading
Dr Danladi Bako, former Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has congratulated Angela Didiza Thoko on her emergence as the Speaker of the South African Parliament. Bako’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement titled “An amazon takes charge in South Africa”, a copy of which was made availableContinue Reading
