By Sarafina Christopher The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) on Friday in Abuja unveiled a cutting-edge application aimed at improving early warning and early response to conflicts. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the platform was unveiled during a dialogue with stakeholders on the use ofContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory The Rotary Club of Abuja Aso-Golf District 9127, has carried out a sensitisation campaign to promote family planning services and hygiene practices for nursing mothers at Mpape Health Centre, Abuja. At the event on Friday, Liz Asomugha, the Club President, said the theme, ‘Maternal and Child Health’,Continue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Mr Shen Haixiong, Director-General of China Media Group (CMG) said Nigeria could replicate China’s media approach to driving modernisation. He said this on Friday in Abuja at a seminar organised by CMG with the theme: “Global Opportunities in Deepening China’s Reform in the New Era.” According toContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says prices of beans, tomatoes, irish potatoes, garri, yam and other food items witnessed significant price increases in June 2024. The NBS said this in its Selected Food Prices Watch report for June 2024 released in Abuja on Tuesday. The reportContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has said that the 200 million dollar fine against Meta Platforms Inc. and WhatsApp LLC was based on discriminatory practices and sanctionable offences committed. The acting Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Dr Adamu Abdullahi, said this at aContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olukayode Egbetokun, says the Nigeria Police will respond to the Aug. 1 planned protest by some Nigerians in a professional manner. Egbetokun said this on Tuesday in Abuja during a meeting with Strategic Police Managers. He said the meeting was designed Continue Reading
By Ahmed Ubandoma Mr Abel Enitan, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has urged ministry staff to enhance their efforts by bringing new ideas and innovation into their service. Enitan made this call while inaugurating a 15-member Reform and Innovation Committee on Tuesday inContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Sgt. Cynthia Maurice of the Nigerian Airforce has made history by becoming the country’s first Professional female golfer in the military. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the week-long Professional Examinations which held from July 14 to July 20 took place at HSD Golf ClubContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In Nigeria, where youth unemployment rates are high, tap-to-earn games have attracted many as a potential source of income. Since its launch on February 15, 2024, Tap swap has captured the attention of millions of users, especially in Nigeria. Tapping the app’sContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Space treaty, associated with the rules, principles, standards of international law, contained in international treaties, principles governing the outer space was developed by the UN. The treaty approved by the UN in December 1966 followed a submission of separate drafts of outerContinue Reading
