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The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in partnership with the Kakehashi Africa-Nigeria Initiative (KANI), has awarded scholarships to 20 Nigerians for Master’s degrees and internships under the African Business Education (ABE) Initiative. This marks the 12th batch of beneficiaries under the ABE Initiative, the SDGs Global Leader Programme Agri-Net, andContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Ability Life Initiative (TALI), a non-governmental organisation has advocated for accessible and affordable housing and transportation services for Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWD). Dr Prada Uzodimma, the Co-Founder of the initiative, made the call at a stakeholder’s forum on inclusive transport and accessible housing for personsContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker Mr Solomon Folorunsho, Coordinator of the Home for the Needy Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, on Wednesday bagged the “Living Legacy” Humanitarian Award. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the award ceremony, organised by the Humanitarian Service Diamond Awards (HSD Award) in Abuja. According toContinue Reading
By Constance Athekame The Delta Government on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to expand electricity access in underserved communities and boost renewable energy adoption. The agreement was signed in Abuja during the REA State-by-State Roundtable Engagement with Delta, themed “Unlocking Distributed EnergyContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Mr Attah Onoja, Commander of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals, says revenue from the mining sector rose from N6 billion to over N38 billion within one year of the unit’s establishment. Onoja said the Mining Marshals, set up to curb illegal mining,Continue Reading
By Mercy Omoike First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., has applauded the Federal Government’s efforts in boosting Nigeria’s agriculture agenda for food sovereignty. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of First Bank Nigeria Ltd., Mr Olusegun Alebiosu, said this at the bank’s 2025 Agric & Export Expo on Tuesday inContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government has commenced registration for a nationwide free financial education programme that would train 100,000 youths annually in financial literacy, global trade, entrepreneurship, and investing. Mrs Omolara Esan, Director, Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Youth Development, in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday, saidContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The FCT chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA-FCT) has urged residents to maintain a clean environment and adopt healthy lifestyles to help prevent the spread of diseases. Dr Emeka Ayogu, Chairman of NMA-FCT, gave the advice on Tuesday during a medical outreach in Sauka community, AirportContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Stakeholders on Wednesday converged in Abuja to address Nigeria’s energy deficit and promote wider access to renewable energy. They met at a High-Level Dissemination Session on the Enhanced Solar Energy Curriculum, with the theme: “Green Skills and Political Will in the Renewable Energy Curriculum Review Initiative inContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Golf reporters in Abuja have appealed to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to reopen the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the club has remained closed due to a leadership crisis that led to government intervention and temporaryContinue Reading
