Agritourism development ’ll boost food security, industrialisation — FG
2024-05-17
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Retreat: Ministry focuses on reducing youth unemployment rate
2024-05-17
By Franca Ofili The Ministry of Youth Development says that its 2024 ministerial retreat will focus on reduction in youth unemployment rates by promoting entrepreneurial mindset. Dr Jamila Ibrahim, Minister of Youth Development, said this in Abuja on Thursday during a two-day ministerial retreat on presidential deliverables. Ibrahim said thatContinue Reading
Conference of Speakers canvasses sustainable polices on poverty elimination
2024-05-17
By Sarafina Christopher The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria has urged the federal and state governments to initiate sustainable policies that will eliminate poverty and improve citizens’ standard of living. The speakers made this advocacy in a communique issued at the end of their general meeting onContinue Reading
NAN, critical partner in promoting truth, integrity – MD
2024-05-17
By Ahmed Ubandoma Malam Ali Muhammed Ali, the Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) says the Agency will continue to lead as a critical partner in promoting truth and integrity. Ali said this on Thursday when he received members of the Lux Terra Leadership Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation, onContinue Reading
NGO cautions students against drug abuse
2024-05-17
By Aderogba George/Michael Ajayi Advocacy for Positive Behavioural Patterns Initiative (APBPI), an NGO, on Thursday in Abuja cautioned students on drug abuse saying doing so could ruin their lives. Mrs Lilian Omoyemi-Mann, the Project Coordinator, APBPI, gave the advice, at a dialogue organised for students of Government Secondary School TudunContinue Reading
FPDA advocates improved attention to gain from $165bn hygiene industry
2024-05-17
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Fabric Professionals a Association of Nigeria (FPDA) says Nigeria should give more attention to the cleaning and hygiene industry to benefit from its over $165 billion global industry value. Mr Enibikun Adebayo, FPDA Chairman, said this during a news conference ahead of the association’s Clean ShowContinue Reading
Swap Station, others, to deploy electric vehicle accessories in Lagos, environs
2024-05-16
By Tosin Kolade Swap Station Mobility Ltd. has signed a partnership agreement with Glovo and Siltech World to deploy electric vehicle accessories across the country. The accessories include motorbikes, smart swappable batteries, and a network of quick interchange stations across Lagos State. It may be recalled that the company, signedContinue Reading
FG plans to reposition Nigeria’s technology ecosystem
2024-05-16
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
Administrator urges proper upbringing of male children
2024-05-16
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
Boys particularly vulnerable, insecure during violent conflicts — NGO
2024-05-16
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
