By Akpan Glory No fewer than 1,000 youths across the FCT are to be trained and equipped with advanced digital skills under a new Diaspora-Supported Computer Literacy and Digital Skills Programme. The initiative followed the signing of a MoU between Friends of Nigeria (FON), a diaspora-led organisation, and the UnveilingContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to expanding clean and modern energy access across Nigeria. He made the pledge at the ongoing two-day Renewable Energy Conference 2025. Adelabu was represented by Mr Metu Francis, Principal Electricity Engineer at the Ministry.Continue Reading
By Bushirah Akande and Kemi Akintokun Stakeholders in the health sector on Wednesday, urged collective effort to tackle recurrent issues of bed scarcity and the complex referral system experienced in Lagos and Nigerian hospitals. They made the call at a Scientific Conference organised by the Medical Guild in Lagos. TheContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed its commitment to regional integration through strategic projects that promote regional trade, boost agriculture and bolster the environment. ECOWAS Commission President, Dr Omar Touray, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening ceremony of theContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade A group known as Synergy Empowerment Hub, has called on the Federal Government and relevant authorities to take decisive steps to stop Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in schools. Executive Director of the hub, Mr Henry Pannan, made the call in a statement on Tuesday, in commemoration of theContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha The Initiative for Leadership Development and Change (ILDC), a civil society organisation, has urged all six geo-political zones to utilise the new development commissions established under President Bola Tinubu’s administration to accelerate growth in their respective regions. National President of ILDC, Chief Ugochukwu Nnam, gave the adviceContinue Reading
By Ibrahim Kado The Federal Government has debunked reports circulating in some media outlets claiming that open grazing has been banned nationwide. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, clarified this on Tuesday at the inauguration of an ultramodern Veterinary Hospital in Yola. He said such a policy had beenContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The Emerging Abuja Projects, organisers of Abuja’s first-ever Groovy December Festival, says the initiative aims to attract up to 20 million tourists over the next four years. The Project Coordinator, Dr Kenneth Ibe-Kalu, said this on Tuesday during the “Walk for Tourism” awareness event held across keyContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers (NIEE), Abuja Chapter, on Tuesday held its 2025 Public Lecture, Induction and Annual General Meeting, with a call for stronger professional commitment to sustainable environmental solutions. The Chapter Chairman, Uche Patrick-Obikile, in her welcome address, said the annual event provided aContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi QNET, a global direct selling company says it has developed technologies designed to structure liquids and enhance human wellness through improved hydration, reduced microbial load and strengthened environmental protection. Fluid-structure interaction, otherwise known as FSI, is the process in which fluid such as water and a solidContinue Reading
