By Ahmed Ubandoma The Federal Government says it is working on plans to develop quality care older persons in Nigeria. Dr Emem Omokaro, the Director-General, National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) saidd this on Tuesday during a 2-day workshop on development of policy guidelines and regulatory framework on quality care assuranceContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Foremost Human Rights Lawyers group, Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN), has lauded the Senate for taking the path of justice and fairness by confirming Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo as minister. President of the Network, Edward Omaga made the commendation while addressing newsmen at the National Assembly on Tuesday. TheContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Retired Maj.-Gen. Barry Ndiomu, the interim Administrator of Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), says the programme has nothing to hide, faulting calls for a probe by anti-graft agencies. Ndiomu said this in a statement signed by his Media Aide, Mr Freston Akpor and made available to News AgencyContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada Maternal Adolescent Reproductive Child Health (MARCH) Care Initiative has stressed the need to build the capacity of healthcare workers and caregivers in achieving optimal nutrition in maternal and infant feeding. The President MATCH Initiative, Mrs Lawal Aiyedun-Olubunmi, made the call in Abuja at a three-day training onContinue Reading
By Stephen Adeleye Two Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Helpline Foundation for the Needy and Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu (RTA) Foundation, on Monday disbursed N20,000 each as non-profit revolving loan to some market women in two communities in Kogi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme was inaugurated and coordinatedContinue Reading
By Ruth Oketunde The Society of Women in Taxation (SWIT) FCT, Abuja Chapter, has called on Nigerians to embrace tax payment in order to support governments’ efforts in providing social services to the citizens. Mrs Biola Saliu, Coordinator of the group, made the call during her investiture as the 4thContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Sen. Ahmed Wadada (SDP-Nasarawa West), on Sunday expressed willingness to partner with the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Consult to train about 5,000 youths on the Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Wadada, who holds the traditional title of Sarkin Yakin Keffi, made this known during a meeting withContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says there is no plan to deploy youth corps members to Niger Republic to fight a war to restore democracy in that country. The NYSC Director, Press and Public Relations, Mr Eddy Megwa, said this in a statement on Saturday inContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Chairman, Senate Committee on Public Accounts, Sen. Ahmed Wadada, has advised President Bola Tinubu to appoint an Auditor General of the Federation in compliance with the Section 86 of the 1999 Constitution. Wadada (SDP-Nasarawa West) said this in a letter to Tinubu, made available to the NewsContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Government, through the Office of the Vice President (VP), Kashim Shettima, is set to launch a digital hub that will empower one million youths across the country with digital and related skills. Mr Olusola Abiola, Director, Information, Office of the Vice President, made the disclosureContinue Reading
