By Tosin Kolade Stakeholders across West Africa have commenced deliberations in Abuja on a new implementation plan to drive water security and sanitation under the Africa Water Vision 2063. The meeting is convened under the framework of the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) in collaboration with the Federal GovernmentContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The 15th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA) has recorded a major milestone, as Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) makes its debut at the National Sports Festival (NSF). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the inclusion follows an impressive outing at the 15th BIPOGA Games, where athletes fromContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The African Leadership Strategy and Transparency Development Initiative (ALSTDI) says its recent assessment of the Federal College of Education (FCE), Eha-Amufu, Enugu State, shows changes in infrastructure and academic programmes over the past seven years. The Executive Director of ALSTDI, Mr Nelson Ossaieze, disclosed this during aContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday held its 4th Fitness Walk and Jogging Exercise in Abuja, drawing staff, partners and stakeholders in a colourful outing to promote wellness and unity. The event was organised by NAN in collaboration with Alpha Designs Nigeria Limited, the LadiesContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it recorded seizures worth N93.03 million in Adamawa within six weeks under Operation Whirlwind, Zone ‘D’ Axis. The National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Mr Abubakar Aliyu, disclosed this at a news conference on Friday in Yola. Represented by the Comptroller-General, DrContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Nigeria has reaffirmed commitment to the sustainability and expansion of the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) as stakeholders met in Abuja to review progress and plan next phase. Dr Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), said this on Friday in Abuja while declaring openContinue Reading
By Blessing Odega The Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) has called for strengthened financing mechanisms, institutional reforms, and multi-stakeholder collaboration to enhance Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in Plateau State. The National Coordinator of NEWSAN, Mr Attah Benson, made the call during an advocacy visit to Plateau StateContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe FAE Ltd., a leading name in envelope manufacturing and paper packaging, has launched an eco-friendly copier paper brand, “Ecofine”, to preserve the environment, promote sustainability and strengthen Nigeria’s paper industry. The Chief Executive Officer, FAE Ltd., Mrs Layo Bakare-Okeowo, made this known on Thursday in Lagos atContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Dr Adanna Steinacker, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Women’s Health, on Wednesday inaugurated the ‘renewHER Saving Our Mothers’ campaign in Abuja to strengthen maternal health advocacy and outcomes across the country. Steinacker also inaugurated state ambassadors for the initiative to drive advocacy across theContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Commonwealth Business Women Africa (CBW Africa) has urged more women across the continent to take deliberate steps toward leveraging opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Mrs Ngozi Oyewole, Continental President, CBW Africa, in a communique on Thursday said women must play a centralContinue Reading
