By Philip Yatai The Panel of Judges for the “Every Home A Garden” national competition, initiated by the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has begun assessment of 396 entries in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Dr Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, Mandate Secretary, Women Affairs Secretariat, FCT Administration, said at the inaugurationContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Prof. Banjo Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, Adviser to the African Development Bank President on industrialisation, says federal and state governments can end hunger and poverty in Nigeria by embracing the Special Agro-industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) programme. Oyelaran-Oyeyinka said this in an interview with journalists on the sidelinesContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Mr Olufunso Adebiyi, Permanent Secretary at the State House, has charged staff members to carry out their duties with utmost responsibility and determination, ensuring customer satisfaction. Speaking at the 2024 Customer Service Week organised by the State House SERVICOM Unit, Adebiyi emphasised citizens’ inalienable right toContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Shield Africa, a non-profit organisation, has announced a partnership with the government to empower youth and women in agriculture, with the goal of improving food security in the country. The Chief Executive Officer of Shield Africa, Mrs Osenaga Orokpo, made the announcement at a news conference onContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe A Non-Governmental Organisation, The Bloom Africa (TBA), says it has unveiled a fund targeted at transforming the future of African and Diasporan women, by bridging the gap in access to education and resources for girls across various industries. In a statement issued on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigerian gospel musician, Gift Christopher, popularly known as “Minister GUC”, on Tuesday celebrated his 30th birthday with a listening session for his third album, “The Trio and I”. The event held in Ikeja, Lagos, also featured the celebration of the completion of hisContinue Reading
By Adenike Ayodele Stakeholders in the justice sector have said that collaboration and synergy in the administration of criminal justice is vital for an effective and fair system. They said this this at an assessment and capacity-building workshop on the Lagos State Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL), onContinue Reading
Paving the healing road for child survivors of sexual abuse By Adebola Adegoke, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Ms Eno (not real name) was devastated when she discovered that her 14-year-old niece, who was under her care was defiled and impregnated by her sister’s brother in-law. “BeforeContinue Reading
Support By Philip Yatai The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Chirstopher Musa, has sought the support of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike for the upcoming Africa Military Games. Musa, who made the appeal when he visited Wike in Abuja on Wednesday, said that 40 countriesContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Malam Shehu Mohammed has expressed optimism that Nigeria can achieve a 50 per cent reduction in road traffic deaths by 2030, in line with the United Nations’ Decade of Action for Road Safety. Mohammed made this known at aContinue Reading
