Electricity By Constance Athekame The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering stable and reliable electricity to Nigerians. Mr Bolaji Tunji, the Special Adviser on Strategic Communication to the minister of power, said this in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday. According toContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson Farmers in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory say they are confident that Genetically Modified (GM) crops can boost their farm yields. The farmers, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the Farmers Field Day on Wednesday in Kuje,Continue Reading
By Justina Auta About 500 secondary school girls in Abuja have received free sanitary towels to last for six months, as part of an initiative to tackle period poverty. The funding for the initiative was raised through the RCA Women’s Run, organised by the Run Club Abuja to mark InternationalContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Federal Government has announced plans to strengthen regulations for a safer aviation ecosystem. Mr Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, made the announcement after receiving the final report of the Ministerial Task Force (MTF) on Illegal Private Charter Operations and Related Matters. HeContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The management of Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN), says the recent appointment of Prof. Christopher Ogbogbo as substantive Vice Chancellor of the institution is in line with its rules and procedure. This is contained in a statement issued by the Registrar and Secretary to ADUN Council, retiredContinue Reading
These Executives Minds (TEXEM) is organizing a training programme for leaders on driving innovations and intrapreneirship to succeed in a digital age. The programme scheduled for May 19 to May 22, is expected to bring together leaders concerned with evolving digital trends and remaining competitive and relevant. Continue Reading
By Justina Auta The National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) has entered into a strategic partnership with Zipline International Nigeria Ltd. to deploy drone technology for the swift and efficient delivery of blood supplies across the country. Speaking on the development, the Director-General of NBSA, Prof. Saleh Yuguda, on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The United States Bureau of Counterterrorism has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its relentless commitment and significant contributions to the fight against terrorism and counterinsurgency operations in Nigeria. The Acting Principal Deputy Coordinator for Counterterrorism at the Bureau, Jessica Long, gave the commendation when sheContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah A Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Thomas Edogbanya, has urged Christians to use the period of Lent to enhance their closeness to God and help one another, especially the less privileged in the society. Edogbanya, the Parish Priest of Saint Charles Lwanga Parish, Apo, Abuja, gave the adviceContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi and Henry Oladele President Ramos-Horta of Timor‑Leste, Southeast Asia, has urged Nigeria to leverage its significant resources to shape its future in international trade, technology and diplomacy. Ramos-Horta made the call during a symposium organised in honour of a diplomat, Prof. Babafemi Badejo, onContinue Reading
