By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters has refuted a newspaper report circulating false information about the demise of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa. The report, published by a national daily on Tuesday, was promptly dismissed by the Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau. In anContinue Reading
By Gift Bayo The National Association of Nigerian Traditional Medicine Practitioners (NANTMP) has urged the National Assembly to expedite the passage of the National Traditional Medicine bill, asserting that it holds the key to the nation’s overall well-being and economic prosperity. Dr Shaba Maikudi, the National President of NANTMP, emphasisedContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nur Tijani In a sobering revelation, UNICEF has highlighted that an estimated 100 million vulnerable children in Nigeria are on the frontline of climate change impacts, making the nation the second most vulnerable globally. UNICEF’s Chief of Field Office, Mr Farah Mahmud, made this announcement during the 2023Continue Reading
By Aderogba George In a transformative gesture, the Yahaya Seriki Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has donated over N250 million to more than 1,800 vulnerable families in Kwara. The initiative aims to alleviate poverty and empower beneficiaries by addressing various needs, from education to enterpreneurship. Founder and CEO of theContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The London Borough of Southwark Mayor, Mr Michael Situ, has confirmed his desire to host members of Nigeria’s diaspora community in the UK, in a bid to tackle Nigeria’s out-of-school children’s crisis. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt that Situ offered to host Nigerians in theContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Stakeholders convened on Friday in Abuja to elevate green growth policies and documents in the ongoing battle against climate change. Mr Steve Abu, the National Network Coordinator of the Climate and Sustainable Development Network (CSDevNet), highlighted the significance of the workshop on Policy Development, emphasising its roleContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu The National Mathematical Centre (NMC) has successfully trained 20 postgraduate students and researchers in “Dynamical Systems” during a two-week foundation postgraduate course in Abuja. Prof. James Ajie, the Coordinator of the Mathematics Programme at the Centre, highlighted the program’s goal to equip postgraduate students, lecturers, and researchersContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal International health experts concluded the 64th Council on Health (NCH) in Ado-Ekiti on Friday with a commitment to significantly enhance the lives of Nigerians. The Coordinating Ministry of Health and Social Development announced the approval of crucial resolutions designed to establish a resilient and inclusive healthcare systemContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo Retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, the Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has been recognised as the Transformational Leader of the Year by the Anti-Kidnapping, Human Trafficking, Child Abuse, and Drug Abuse Initiative. Presenting the prestigious award in Abuja on Thursday, Primate Belonwu Ezeanyaeche, the ChiefContinue Reading
By Bukola Adewumi The National Initiatives for Sustainable and Climate-Smart Oil Palm Smallholders, a programme being implemented by Solidaridad and IDH in collaboration with other stakeholders are strategising on leveraging climate-smart agriculture to boost palm oil production in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the stakeholders metContinue Reading
