Lawmaker inaugurates N120m road construction equipment, palliatives in Oyo State
2024-03-20
Lawmaker inaugurates N120m road construction equipment, palliatives in Oyo StateContinue Reading
Sleep deprivation affects over 700 genes in human body – Physician
2024-03-19
By Lilian U. Okoro Dr Moyosore Makinde, a Consultant Family and Lifestyle Medicine Physician, says over 700 genes in the human body can be affected when an individual doesn’t get enough sleep. The consultant made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in LagosContinue Reading
NGO empowers 273 CSOs on sustainable development in Nigeria
2024-03-19
By Justina Auta The Agents for Citizens-Driven Transformation (ACT) Programme, said they supported 273 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), networks and coalitions to be credible and effective drivers of change for sustainable development in Nigeria. Mr Damilare Babalola, ACT National Programme Manager, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Tuesday inContinue Reading
Foundation celebrates 50 people for promoting gender equality
2024-03-19
By Oluwafunke Ishola ELOY Awards Foundation and Africa Women CEOs Network are recognising and celebrating 50 individuals who are promoting women’s empowerment and inclusion in Africa. Dr Tewa Onasanya, Founder, ELOY Awards Foundation, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. Onasanya said the individuals, both women andContinue Reading
Coalition applauds FG’s Implementation of FCT Civil Service Act, vows support
2024-03-19
By Aderogba George The coalition of Civil Society for Public Service Reform took to the streets of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday to express their support for the implementation of the Civil Service Act of 2018. Opeyemi Ismail, the convener of the coalition, stated that the group hadContinue Reading
NIPSS DG advocates value chain training for young geo-scientists in mining
2024-03-19
By Martha Agas The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) is advocating for value chain training for young geo-scientists in the mining sector to enhance their skills. The Director-General of NIPSS, Prof. Ayo Omotayo, made the call during the pre-conference panel discussion at the 59th Annual International ConferenceContinue Reading
Otuaro takes over as new Presidential Amnesty Programme boss
2024-03-19
By Jacinta Nwachukwu Dr Dennis Otuaro, the newly appointed Interim Administrator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has assured that he would render quality service to the Niger Delta people to ensure sustainability of the programme. Otuaro said this while receiving the handover notes from retired Maj. – Gen. Barry Ndiomu, theContinue Reading
Soldiers’ killing: Dialogue important mechanism in conflict resolution – NGO
2024-03-18
By Angela Atabo The United Global Resolve for Peace (UGRFP), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has underscored the urgent need for peaceful conflict resolution mechanisms following the killing of soldiers in Delta State. The Chairman of the group, Mr Shalom Olaseni, said in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Olaseni saidContinue Reading
FG appeals to SSANU, NASU to call off warning strike
2024-03-18
By Joan Nwagwu The Federal Government has appealed to the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) to call off their seven-day warning strike. Mrs Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, Minister of State, Labour and Employment, made the appeal on Monday in AbujaContinue Reading
NAAT announces 3-days warning strike over withheld salaries
2024-03-18
By Joan Nwagwu The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) says it will begin a three-day warning strike on March 20, over non-payment of four months withheld salaries. Mr Ibeji Nwokoma, President of NAAT, disclosed this in a letter addressed to the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, NkeirukaContinue Reading