By Felicia Imohimi Dr Bukar Usman, former Permanent Secretary in the presidency, has commended the Bura Women Development Association (BUWDA) for successfully establishing a skill acquisition centre in Marama, Hawul Local Government Area, Borno State. Usman, President of the Bukar Usman Foundation and President of the Nigerian Folklore Society (NFS),Continue Reading
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe A Professor of Sociology, Lai Olurode, has urged the Federal Government to reconsider its decision to revoke housing allocations from 1,357 Nigerians across 33 states due to payment defaults. Olurode, a former Dean, Faculty of Social Science, University of Lagos, said that the socio-economic impact of suchContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Child right advocates, educators and caregivers have called for inclusive opportunities for children living with autism and other special needs to enable them achieve their full potential and contribute to society. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the stakeholders made the call at a “MeetContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Child right advocates, educators and caregivers have called for inclusive opportunities for children living with autism and other special needs to enable them achieve their full potential and contribute to society. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the stakeholders made the call at a “MeetContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Stakeholders in the housing sector have called for urgent action towards responsible land management and sustainable development across Nigeria. They made the call during the unveiling of the Nathaniel Atebije Foundation and his 70th birthday thanksgiving, held on Friday in Abuja. Prof. Adamu Ahmed, Guest Lecturer andContinue Reading
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma A Business Development Manager, Mr Demilola Olaniyi, says Nigeria’s tourism industry could be developed through innovations in food and beverage production and provide more jobs. Olaniyi, Business Development Manager, Cosmos Trade Nig. Ltd., a leader in sales and specialised training in the production of ice cream, saidContinue Reading
Inauguration The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) is to inaugurate its Presidential and National Executives on Saturday. A statement issued by the apex body of Nigerians in South Africa said the forum is themed: “Uniting Nigerians in South Africa.” It said the theme aligned with NUSA’s core objectives of promotingContinue Reading
Ministry inaugurates anti-corruption unit for transparency, accountability By Vivian Emoni The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has inaugurated its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) to strengthen and enhance accountability and integrity within the public service. At the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday in Abuja, Amb.Continue Reading
By Jessica Dogo A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC ) in Abia, Chief Sam Onuigbo, says President Bola Tinubu has demonstrated commitment to the infrastructure development of the South-Eastern part of the country. Onuigbo, a former member of the House of Representatives, said this in Abuja on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Fidelia Okosodo/Okon Okon The Federal Government has commended the retired SERVICOM National Coordinator, Mrs Nnenna Akajemeli, describing her as committed and innovative public servant whose work significantly transformed service delivery in Nigeria. Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), gave the commendation at the valedictoryContinue Reading
