By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Neveah Limited, a leading indigenous export company, is going to sponsor and promote Nigeria’s mineral resources at the London Metal Exchange (LME) Seminar. This is contained in a statement, signed by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr Ibidapo Lawal, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on F
Read MoreFG inaugurates 3 policy documents to improve eye health
By Justina Auta/Folasade Akpan The Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja inaugurated three policy documents to improve vision and eye health in the country. The inauguration was with support from Sightsavers Nigeria and other partners as part of activities to commemorate the 2023 World Sight Day. Dr Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health
Read MoreFlood: Anambra Govt makes case for fresh intervention
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Anambra Government has appealed for fresh intervention from the National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA), to tackle the challenge of flood in the state. The Deputy Governor of Anambra, Chief Gilbert Ibezim, made the call when he visited the Director-General of NEMA, Malam Mustapha Ahmed in Abuja. He said NEMA has played
Read MoreEU project moves to protect children in Almajiri schools
By Zubairu Idris The Action Against Child Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants in Nigeria (A-TIPSOM), on Thursday organised a workshop to assess the Almajiri system and its impact on child trafficking in Northern Nigeria. The word “Almajiri” is derived from the Arabic word “al-Muhajir”, which refers to a person who migrates from his [&h
Read MoreExperts emphasise strengthened institutions, collaboration to achieve SDGs
By Adebola Adegoke Sustainable development advocates in Nigeria have emphasised the need to strengthen institutions, collaborations and global partnerships to drive the actualisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. They made the call during the launch of the United Green Ambassadors Awards (UNGAA) on Thursday in Lagos. The even
Read MoreConsulting firm wants sound corporate governance entrenched in Nigeria’s public sector
By Rukayat Moisemhe Mrs Lilian Madueke, Chief Operating Officer, Kaizen Academy (Nigeria) Ltd., has called for a multi-pronged approach to fostering a culture of sound corporate governance within public sector institutions in Nigeria. Madueke, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos, said the advice would address
Read MoreFG trains, disburses laptops to138 artisans, women with disabilities
By Justina Auta The Federal Government on Thursday trained and disbursed laptops and other equipment to 138 female artisans and women with disabilities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Dr Asabe Vilita-Bashir, Director-General, Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD), said 68 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and 70 fem
Read MoreFoundation tasks parents on training of male children
By Chinenye Offor The Executive Director, Administration of Every Life Matters Foundation, Mr Benjamin Obasi, has urged parents to invest time in training their male children to become responsible adults. He made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, in commemoration of the International Day of [&hell
Read MoreAgro-Innovation: Amo Farm to boost agric devt, empower rural households in Oyo- Makinde
By Rukayat Moisemhe Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has described Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery’s, innovative approach to agricultural advancement as a huge boost to the state’s agricultural development. Makinde said this on Wednesday via a statement following his visit to the company’s processing plant in Akinyele and farm at Awe, both in
Read More51st AGM: Manufacturers seek concerted efforts to address production constraints
By Rukayat Moisemhe Otunba Francis Meshioye, President, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), has charged government to make comprehensive and concerted efforts to overtake the binding constraints limiting local production. Meshioye gave this charge at the MAN 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM) news conference on Wednesday in Lagos. The News A
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