By Taiye Olayemi The Patriots for the Promotion of Black Culture Foundation (PPBCF) has urged government at all levels to encourage the development of traditional medicine for local use and export. Prince Ayinla Oniru, founder,PPBCF, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on MondayContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Public Convenience Maintenance Association (PCMA), Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has denied claims alleging misuse of public toilets as shelters by hoodlums in the nation’s capital. The Secretary of the association, Malam Usman Umar, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), onContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Federal Government has introduced the Nigerian Academy for Cultural Studies (NACUS) as a specialised institution to train individuals for innovative studies and development of Nigerian culture and history. Chief Biodun Ajiboye, Executive Secretary of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), disclosed this in a statementContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says a group of 43 Advance Team of the commission will on Sunday depart Abuja for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to mark the commencement of the 2024 pilgrimage. Malam Mousa Ubandanwaki, Deputy Director, Information & Publications, Division, NAHCON,Continue Reading
By Uche Anunne A former member of House of Representatives, Chief Sam Onuigbo, says the review of the 1999 Constitution will not be incomplete without true devolution of powers to Local Governments. Onuigbo who represented Ikwuano/Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency at the 9th National Assembly, said this in anContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) says the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (Al) must be guided ethical principles, in spite of its enormous benefits. The President, CBCN, Most Rev. Lucius Ugorji said this in Abuja at the Maiden Communication Week (COMWEEK) Public Lecture by Catholic SecretariatContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has implored members of the 2024 Hajj Media Team to ensure accuracy and objectivity in their reportage throughout the hajj operation. The Executive Chairman of NAHCON, Malam Jalal Arabi, made the call while inaugurating the National Media Team for theContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa on Wednesday said that his administration has put measures to rid the state of bandit and kidnappers. Sule stated this in an interview with newsmen shortly after a courtesy call on the Vice President Kashim Shettima, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. HeContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative (AREAi) has launched a multilayered initiative to mitigate the impact of Nigeria’s burgeoning technology ecosystem on the environment. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that AREAi, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), launched the SCALE initiative on Tuesday in Abuja. The initiativeContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it is working to set up a counter terrorism force to tackle security threats within the sub-region. The Commissioner Political Affairs, Peace and Security of ECOWAS, Amb. Abdel-Fatau Musah, stated this at the opening of a three-day consultativeContinue Reading
