Don’t get involved in book piracy – Perm. Sec. warns school owners, principals

By Ruth Oketunde Mr Olusade Adesola, Permanent Secretary in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has warned principals and school owners in the FCT, to desist from getting involved in pirating books. Adesola gave the warning at the opening of the annual FCT Book Fair, organised by the FCT EducationContinue Reading

Gates Foundation calls for urgent action to reduce maternal, child mortality

By Oluwafunke Ishola The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has called for urgent action to accelerate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs) and reduce maternal and child mortality. This was contained in the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation seventh annual Goalkeepers Report released on Tuesday. The News Agency ofContinue Reading

NIMC pledges seamless NIN registration for all

By Olasunkanmi Onifade The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has assured Nigerians of a seamless registration process for the National Identification Number (NIN) across the nation and in the Diaspora. The Acting Director-General of the commission, Mrs Abisoye Coker-Odusote gave the assurance in a statement on Monday in Abuja. SheContinue Reading

Niger boat mishap claims 30

By Obinna Unaeze The Niger Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) on Monday said the death toll from Sunday’s boat mishap in Mokwa Local Government Area had risen from 24 to 30. The Acting Director-General of the agency, Alhaji Garba Salihu stated this in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading

Shades Awards ’ll showcase hardworking entrepreneurs- Organiser

By Victor Okoye Mr Sylvanus Williams, Founder/Chief Executive Officer, Shades Awards, says its 2023 edition will showcase hardworking entrepreneurs whose businesses add value to the nation’s economy. Williams popularly known as Sly Williams said this on Monday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. NANContinue Reading