By Fortune Abang The United Nations Organisation (UNO) has lauded the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) for its resilience and operational standards among its peers in Africa. Mr Ronald Kayanja, Director of the UN Information Centre (UNIC) Nigeria, gave the commendation during his official visit to the Managing Director ofContinue Reading
By Funmiilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has declared support for the annual National Sewing Championship in order to upscale artisan skills. The Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu, said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the presentation of the 2024 edition of the championship. The Minister said NigeriaContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to always engage in a constructive dialogue with the government in resolving any labour matter instead of protest and strike. Convener of the group, Mr Adamu Matazu, said this on Tuesday, while leadingContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Stakeholders have called for the adoption of gender transformative approach to promote gender equality in Nigeria. The stakeholders said this at the third Annual Transformative Gender Justice Conference with the theme: “Diversity and Inclusion: Empowering Communities for Transformative Gender Justice”, on Tuesday in Abuja. Mr TemitopeContinue Reading
CBN approves $20,000 for BDCs to meet demandsContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Read and Earn Federation for UNESCO (UNESCO REF) has sought a strategic partnership with the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) towards the attainment of UN global goals. The President, UNESCO REF, Prince Abdulsalami Ladigbolu announced this during a visit to the National Chairman ofContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru, has assured the Nigerian military and other security agencies of President Bola Tinubu’s unflinching commitment to their welfare and working condition. Badaru gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening of the 8th Edition of the General Assembly of theContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Nigerian Middle-weight champion based in Houston, United States, Rapheal Igbokwe on Tuesday donated some food items to Karu Children Home, in the outskirts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the middle-weight champion who is also known as “Raph Trouble”Continue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye Former Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State and other notable Nigerians have proffered ways to ensuring good leadership and governance especially in times of economic crises. They spoke at the Akinjide Adeosun Foundation (AAF)’s 2024 Leadership Colloquium and Award: Chapter 8, with the theme: “ EconomicContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Pastor Gift Lemuels, host of a radio programme, “Tell Your Story”, has said that forgiveness was a key virtue toward ensuring a successful marriage. She stated this at the inaugural “Tell Your Story” live radio event held in Abuja on Monday. Lemuels, who is also theContinue Reading
