The Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria, Abdullah Shawesh, has called for the application of international law against war crimes in the Israeli-Hamas war.Continue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), on Monday, reiterated its commitment to promoting Smart Education in Nigeria. The Country Director of KOICA, Mr Son Sungil, made the pledge in Abuja, at a two-day stakeholders’ workshop on advancing smart education, held in collaboration with the Universal BasicContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Mr Frank Onyekwelu, newly sworn-in President-General of Nigeria Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) has called on compatriots in that country to work together as a united front for a better future. A statement by Onyekwelu revealed that Onyekwelu made the call at the inauguration ceremony ofContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba The UN World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday declared Cabo Verde free of malaria, hailing it as the latest success in the global fight against the disease. The certification is expected to drive progress on other health fronts in the country such as using the systemsContinue Reading
Cameroon Minister of Public Health, Manaouda Malachieon, says Cameroon will introduce malaria vaccine on Jan. 22. The minister, in a statement on Tuesday said the move was part of concerted efforts to enhance the fight against malaria and reduce morbidity and mortality associated with the disease. “The selected vaccine, MosquirixContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang/Hadiza Mohammed The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Ali Muhammad Ali, has assured of the Agency’s commitment to objectively report news from all sides. Ali gave the assurance on Friday when he received the Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria, Abdullah Shawesh, in his officeContinue Reading
By Hadiza Mohammed An International NGO, Mercy Corps, has commended the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for facilitating the swift and safe passage of a Nigerian from war torn Gaza. Alkasim Abdulkadir, Special Assistant to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yussuf Tuggar, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja. He said MrContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commended the Directorate of Technical Aid Corps (DTAC) for sustaining the scheme which has become a very valuable foreign policy tool for Nigeria. Mr Tope Ajayi, the Director Policy and Statistics in the ministry, made the remarks during a ceremony toContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Mr Li Xuda, Cultural Counselor of the Chinese Embassy has urged China and Nigeria to exploit the untapped potential of fashion shows to boost textile industry and increase Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Xuda, who is also the Director of China Cultural Centre in Nigeria, made theContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS/CEDEAO) has officially suspended the Republic of Niger from all sub-regional bodies, until constitutional order is restored in the country. This is contained in a statement by the regional organisation, following the decisions taken at the summitContinue Reading
