By Desmond Ejibas The Association of Practising Professional Project Managers of Nigeria (APPMON) has announced the launch of a specialised platform aimed at improving project execution in Nigeria. Dr Yomi Ariyo, the National President of the association made the remark during a news conference while unveiling the ‘’APPMON Body ofContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The 8th edition of the Nigerian Spelling Bee began on Wednesday in Abuja, with organisers emphasising the competition’s role in enhancing children’s spelling abilities amid growing dependence on digital communication. Speaking during the finals, Mr Abdulsalam Ibrahim, National Coordinator of the Nigerian Spelling Bee, expressed concern overContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Stakeholders gathered in Abuja on Tuesday to call for the establishment of a functional democratic system that delivers tangible benefits to Nigerian citizens. The call was made during a political summit organised by the Rufus Ebegba Centre for Leadership and Environmental Sustainability (RECLES), a non-governmental organisation (NGO).Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Dr Patricia Ukegbu, Head of the Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, has called for the inclusion of adolescent nutrition considerations in the National Policy on Food and Nutrition (NPFN). Ukegbu, an Associate Professor at the university, stated that suchContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen ECOWAS President, Dr Omar Touray, says collaboration of member states is crucial to ensuring the sustainability of the West African Police Information System (WAPIS), a subregional security initiative. Touray made this known at the official handing over ceremony of WAPIS by the International Police Organisation (INTERPOL) toContinue Reading
By Justina Auta, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Mrs Joy Timothy, a 36-year-old mother of four, stared gloomily at her nearly empty restaurant. She pondered what to do with the leftover food in the flask. It would likely spoil by day’s end due to the erratic power supply that hadContinue Reading
Eyasu Elias, Ethiopia’s Minister of State for Agriculture, has described its adoption of a step-by-step soil restoration strategy as a critical approach to a broader commitment to sustainable development and climate resilience. This is according to Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. Fana quoted the the ministerContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The NNPC Foundation Ltd. has begun distribution of 25,000 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) text books and mini libraries to 25 secondary schools across the country to bridge gap in technological innovation and advancement. Mrs Emmanuella Arukwe, Managing Director, NNPC Foundation Ltd. said this on MondayContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN) has partnered with the Federal High Court to streamline processes within the insolvency division and enhance the administration of business recovery in the country. BRIPAN President, Mr Chimezie Ihekweazu, disclosed this in a communiqué made available toContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-supported Livelihood Improvement and Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project has commenced the implementation of an agri-entrepreneurship initiative across Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Imo states. Dr Abiodun Sanni, the National Project Coordinator of LIFE-ND, disclosed this in a statementContinue Reading
