By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says it plans to reposition Nigeria’s technology ecosystem to emerge as a global digital talent power house. NITDA Director-General, Malam Kashifu Inuwa, said this on Wednesday in Abuja at a media parley with the theme ”Exceptional Media Relations, Strengthening BondsContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Mr Larry Odeh, a school administrator, has underscored the need for proper upbringing of male children to ensure moral uprightness in society. Odeh, Head of Administration, VineCare Schools, gave the advice during the commemoration of the International Day of the Boy Child, organised by the school onContinue Reading
By Martha Agas An NGO, Restore Hope for the Boy-Child Initiative, has said that boys are particularly vulnerable and subjected to torture during violent conflicts and other insecurity situations. The Executive Director of the organisation, Dr Babatunde Kayode, said this at a news conference on Thursday in Abuja to markContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Dr Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, on Wednesday in Abuja urged Nigerians to be diligent at their places of work and business. The Minister gave the advice at a dinner tagged “Industry Evening of Honours” organised in honour of Ms. KachollomContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola An NGO, Hacey Health Initiative, says students require proper guidance and counselling in their choice of career paths to achieve fulfillment and contribute positively to socio-economic growth. Ms Mercy Kalu, Programme Officer, HACEY’s PAVE Project Officer, said this during a Career Day Programme at SaintContinue Reading
By Femi Ogunshola The Forum of the 19 Northern States Governors’ Wives has endorsed the Drug Prevention, Treatment, and Care strategy of the Re-Orientation Advocacy of Nigeria (RAN). Mr Charles Folayan, Executive Director of RAN, announced this while speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Thursday. He stated that the partnershipContinue Reading
By Veronica Dariya 10,000 residents from four communities in the Bwari Area Council of the FCT have gained access to clean water thanks to the WaterAid Nigeria intervention project and its partners. Mr Williams Kolo, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Coordinator for Bwari Area Council, disclosed this on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Ahmed Ubandoma The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has appealed to the National Assembly to pass the Bill for the establishment of Disability Trust Fund before it. The Executive Secretary, Dr James Lalu, made the appeal at a two-day sensitisation of stakeholders on Disability Accessibility Regulations, inContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu The Executive Director, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre and Head, Transparency International in Nigeria Mr Auwal Rafsanjani, says illegal money exchangers are responsible for terrorism funding. Rafsanjani said this at a Multi-stakeholder National Dialogue on Preventing Terrorism Financing and Violent Extremism on Wednesday in Abuja. He saidContinue Reading
By Ahmed Ubandoma The Federal Government has promised to provide effective social care system to about 16.8 million aged population in the country. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Dr Abel Enitan, made the promise on Wednesday during the unveiling of the Older Persons’ SocialContinue Reading
