By Philip Yatai Dr Mariya Mahmoud, Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has described arts, culture and traditions of FCT residents as veritable tools for inclusive economic growth. Mahmoud stated this at the close of the 11th Edition of the Abuja Festival of Arts and Culture (ASOFEST), in AbujaContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe Women in Management, Business, and Public Service (WIMBIZ) and other stakeholders have encouraged women to go beyond dreaming and take concrete actions to unlock their potential. They emphasised that women need to adopt a positive mindset, avoid distractions, and be bold in pursuing their dreams without limitations.Continue Reading
By Justina Auta Nigeria and seven African countries have commenced a vaccine initiative aimed at addressing the burden of HIV infections on the continent. The initiative, titled ‘Bringing Innovation to Clinical and Laboratory Research to End HIV in Africa through New Vaccine Technology (BRILLIANT)’, is focused on HIV vaccine researchContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Community for Adamawa Civil Organisations (CACO) has introduced the Localisation Barometer Project to boost community leadership in humanitarian responses. Peter Egwudah, Chairman of CACO, at a two-day inaugural workshop of Nigeria Localisation Barometer Project, in Abuja on Thursday, explained that the initiative aimed to assess theContinue Reading
By Peter Okolie Women Environmental Programme (WEP) has trained various women’s rights and grassroots organisations focused on driving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Its Deputy Executive Director, Mr John Baaki, said the training, which held on Thursday in Owerri, aimed to strengthen capacities to develop policies andContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The Kukah Centre, a policy research institute, has organised a development workshop for political parties to enhance pluralism, internal democracy and equal opportunity in Nigeria’s political party system. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Kukah Centre is one of the organisations implementing six componentsContinue Reading
By Mufutau Ojo As conflict, economic hardship and displacement continue to impact millions of people in Gaza, Lebanon and Sudan, Saudi Arabia is intensifying its humanitarian efforts to deliver critical aid. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Saudi Arabia is delivering critical assistance through the KingContinue Reading
By Amen Gajira Mr Tosin Adeyanju, Executive Secretary of the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) says President Bola Tinubu is committed to assisting vulnerable communities across the country. Adeyanju stated this while donating vital medical equipment worth millions of Naira to the Primary Health Centre in Kagoro, Kaura Local GovernmentContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye/Bolu Akindoyin The Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF) on Monday trained no fewer than 105 staff of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on basic life support for victims of cardiac arrest in airports. Dr Olufemi Mobolaji-Lawal, the Chairman, Executive Council of NHF, saidContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Ms Rakiya Sadiq’s story is an inspiration for youths especially women in agriculture. Sadiq, a beneficiary of the Golden Morn Agripreneurship Programme of Nestle Nigeria PLC, through her farm, is contributing to ensuring food security and reducing hunger in the country. A graduateContinue Reading
