By Bukola Adewumi The Agricultural Transformation Agenda Support Programme (ATASP-1) says it will train no fewer than 200 youths from seven states in agribusiness incubation along the value chains of rice, cassava and sorghum. The training is in partnership with ABOMAX, a firm that provides services in agribusiness, among others.Continue Reading
By Alex Enebeli The Enugu State Government has said that plans are underway to revamp the 85 abandoned tourist sites spread across the state. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Ugochi Madueke, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Monday. Madueke said thatContinue Reading
By Femi Ogunshola No fewer than 180 golfers, both professional and amateur, would on June 15, compete for N35 million in cash prizes and other additional rewards at the Rowland Adewumi Classic Tournament. The tournament is in celebration of his 50th birthday. Mr Akabom Enebong, Chairman, organising committee, said thisContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Managing Director, Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr Akintunde Sawyerr says students in federal tertiary institutions would first be considered in the roll out of the scheme. Sawyerr disclosed this in Abuja on Monday, at a news conference on pre-application sensitisation on the loan scheme. HeContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Odyssey Educational Foundation on Monday unveiled its 8th Technology Innovation challenge to encourage young girls’ interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. Mrs Stella Uzochukwu-Dennis, Chapter Ambassador for Technovation in Nigeria, who spoke at the Technovation Regional Pitch event in Abuja, said it wasContinue Reading
By Aderogba George True Foundation for Africa, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has pledged to empower more vulnerable Nigerians nationwide, especially youths and women, with skills acquisition to enable them to become self-reliant. The founder of the organisation, Ms. Onose-Brenda Ataga, made the promise while speaking with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Stakeholders in the health sector have emphasised the role of vaccination in averting diseases caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV). They also stressed the need to vaccinate girls aged nine to 14 years against the virus, and promote mental well-being of Nigerians. They made these calls during anContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has commended the Senate for urging President Bola Tinubu to convene a National Dialogue on Local Government Autonomy. In a statement released in Abuja on Sunday, ALGON’s Director-General, Sir Itiako Ikpokpo, described the Senate’s call as a welcome development.Continue Reading
By Justina Auta Stakeholders have called for more support and opportunities to promote inclusion and women empowerment for sustainable growth and development in the country. They made the call at the International Women’s Day celebration organised by the Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Entrepreneur (NASME) with a theme,” EmpoweringContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has dismantled an illegal refinery with more than 100,000 liters of crude oil in Adobi settlement, Etche Local Government Area in Rivers. A statement by NSCDC spokesperson Babawale Afolabi on Saturday in Abuja, indicated that the site was uncoveredContinue Reading
