Translating disability law into sign, local languages excites presidency
2024-05-22
Translating disability law into sign, local languages excites presidency Continue Reading
NDDC cannot choose projects for benefiting communities, says MD
2024-05-22
NDDC cannot choose projects for benefiting communities, Commission MD saysContinue Reading
Corruption: Foundation unveils 48 models of integrity in Nigeria
2024-05-21
By Martha Agas An NGO, the Lux Terra Leadership Foundation, has unveiled 48 models of integrity in Nigeria, as part of its activities to curb corruption in the society. The foundation identified and profiled 48 persons from both the formal and informal sector across Nigeria, who have demonstrated the virtueContinue Reading
HPV: UNICEF advocates collaborative efforts against cervical cancer
2024-05-21
By Yetunde Fatungase/ Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for collaborative efforts against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection among girls and women in the country. Dr Ijeoma Agbo, UNICEF Health Specialist, made the call during a two-day media dialogue on HPV vaccine on Tuesday in Lagos.Continue Reading
Poverty not root cause of illegal migration – German envoy
2024-05-21
By Chinenye Offor The German government has said that poverty is not responsible for illegal migration to Europe. The German Ambassador to Nigeria, Mrs Annett Gunther, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. According to her, poverty cannot be the root cause ofContinue Reading
FCTA, others adopt minimum standard conduct for schools
2024-05-21
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has adopted the “Code of Conduct, Rules, Regulations for Primary and Secondary Schools in Nigeria”. Presented to stakeholders in Abuja on Monday, it is a comprehensive document that provides an all-inclusive and uniform guideline for both private and public primary andContinue Reading
Extended continental shelf, significant achievement of Tinubu’s administration – NBC
2024-05-21
Extended continental shelf, significant achievement of Tinubu’s administration – NBC By Philip Yatai The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has described the extension of Nigeria’s continental shelf as a significant achievement of President Bola Tinubu’s administration in its one year in office. The Director-General of the commission, Mr Adamu Adaji, statedContinue Reading
Enugu Govt. to revamp 85 abandoned tourist sites
2024-05-21
By Alex Enebeli The Enugu State Government has said that plans are underway to revamp the 85 abandoned tourist sites spread across the state. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Ugochi Madueke, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Monday. Madueke said thatContinue Reading
UBA 75th Anniversary: GMD praises Elumelu
2024-05-20
By Rukayat Adeyemi Mr Oliver Alawuba, Group Managing Director, UBA, on Monday commended the role played by the bank’s Group Chairman, Mr Tony Elumelu, in shaping UBA’s trajectory. Alawuba gave the commendation at a world press conference in commemoration of the bank’s 75th Anniversary on on Monday in Lagos.Continue Reading
Presidency, foundation partner Leadway Assurance to support journalists
2024-05-20
By Ebere Agozie The Presidency and Media Foundation, an NGO, say they are partnering Leadway Assurance to support journalists facing health and financial challenges. A statement issued by the president of the foundation, Mr Femi Oyewale, on Monday in Abuja said that Media Foundation was the humanitarian arm of theContinue Reading
