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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
Egypt’s Ministry of Culture has expressed the desire to strengthen cultural cooperation with the BRICS countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, among others. Rania Abdel Latif, the Head of the cultural ministry’s Foreign Cultural Affairs Department, said this in an interview with the Middle East News AgencyContinue Reading
The BRICS Working Group is looking closely at developing sustainable transport system and improving air connectivity between member countries of the bloc – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. A post hoisted on the official website of the Brazilian government indicated that meetings have been held and are stillContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nasir Alhaji Abubakar Malam, the newly appointed Managing Director of the Sokoto Rima River Basin Development Authority (SRRBDA), officially assumed office on Thursday, pledging to restore its lost glory. Malam emphasised the grassroots-driven importance of the organisation and urged the management to establish a sustainable synergy to realignContinue Reading
By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo Kwara Government has partnered with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), Saudi Arabia, to invest $57.2 million in an agricultural transformation initiative aimed at boosting livestock production and rural development. The State Coordinator of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ), Dr Busari Isiaka, confirmed the partnership in anContinue Reading
By Abiemwense Moru, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Autism awareness has gained huge global attention in recent years. However, in Africa, progress remains hindered by widespread misconceptions, stigma, and limited access to essential services. While efforts are being made to address these challenges, much remains to be done to ensureContinue Reading
By Shedrack Frank First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has assured that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is committed to delivering accessible and affordable infrastructure to rural communities in the Niger Delta region. She said this during the inauguration of access to health insurance services for poor and vulnerable people and theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports of Niger Republic’s withdrawal from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), stating that such a move would have serious security implications. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, addressed the media on Thursday in Abuja, emphasising the critical roleContinue Reading
