By Ruth Oketunde Data-Lead Africa, a consulting firm, has trained 20 deaf children on various digital skills in the FCT. The organisation said this at the graduation ceremony for the participants of its Summer Boot Camp tagged Digits and Signs for Deaf Kids, in Abuja. Ms Ojone Akor, Programs ManagerContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang/Anita Uzoagba Ghana has announced the official opening of the application portals that will enable West African scholars to apply to study at the University of Ghana for the 2023/2024 academic year. Making the announcement in Abuja on Thursday, Eddison Agbenyegah, the Deputy High Commissioner of Ghana toContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo Ex-Canadian Secretary of State and Minister of Immigration and Citizenship, Mr Weiner Gerry, on Wednesday advocated for partnership between Nigeria and Canada in the areas of food security and economic sustainability. Gerry said in a virtual engagement with members of the Journalists International Forum for Migration (JIFORM)Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo Young Leaders from 18 countries representing all sectors of society have been selected to participate in the 2023 Youth for Road Safety and the Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety (YOURS) Leadership Retreat in Spain. The Executive Director of YOURS, Raquel Barrios said this in aContinue Reading
By Ruth Oketunde The African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) Nigeria, has empowered no fewer than 100 women and youths on poultry farming in Ososo, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Marcel Anyatonwu, Communication Officer, AUDA-NEPADContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado-Bayero, has called for the inclusion of youth in governance to enhance and sustain political and economy growth of the country. The emir, who was represented by the “San Turakin Kano”, Alhaji Kabir Bayero, made the call during a ceremony to markContinue Reading
By Ruth Oketunde The Association of Wives of FCT Traditional Rulers (AWTR) and the coalition of NGOs promoting the right of the indigenous people of FCT, have commiserated with victims and families of the recent building collapse in the FCT. The group said this in a statement signed by HajiaContinue Reading
By Ruth Oketunde Some parents in Kubwa, a suburb in the Federal Capital Territory, have called on the federal and state governments to develop bicycle lanes on roads for students who have bicycles to ride to schools and other places safe. They made the call at the second edition ofContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Alhaji Tijjani Borodo, newly elected President, Chartered Institute of Directors (IoD) Nigeria, says his strategic agenda is aimed at promoting corporate governance excellence in various sectors of the Nigerian economy. Borodo, at a media parley on Friday in Lagos, said his strategy hinged on a three pointContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Chairman, Interfaith Coalition Conference, Mr Daniel Kadzai has urged President Bola Tinubu not to be distracted by a section of people kicking against some of his ministerial appointments. Kadzai in a statement, on Friday in Abuja stated this in reaction to comments by some clerics attackingContinue Reading
