By Salif Atojoko Edo Governor-elect, Mr Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday said his election as governor of Edo signaled a new dawn for the state. Okpebholo made the remarks, while briefing State House correspondents, after presenting his certificate of return to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa. He promised toContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Economic experts have highlighted the need to explore the frontiers that the Nigerian non-metallic industry presented as part of the country’s economic diversification agenda. The experts spoke at the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Non-Metallic Mineral Products Sectoral Group of the Manufacturers Association ofContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola Africa’s philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, has reiterated his commitment to promoting financial inclusion, youth empowerment and food security for a sustainable future. Elumelu said this during a high-level meeting held on the sidelines of the ongoing 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) in New York. He saidContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza The United States Institute of Peace (USIP), has emphasised the vital role of mental healthcare in fostering resilient and peaceful societies. Dr Chris Kwaja, USIP’s Country Director, made the emphasis in Abuja, at the National Dialogue on Integrating Mental Health and Psycho-social Support into Peace building. TheContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In the quiet corners of African villages, women carry a hidden pain. While many are celebrated for bringing life into the world, those who are unable to conceive are often left in the shadows. For women like Mrs Chollom Pam, infertility isContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Mr Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says the FCT Administration is fixing Apo to Karshi road to reduce the sufferings of the people along the corridor. Wike stated this in Abuja, after he inspected the ongoing 13-kilometre road project, awarded since 2011. HeContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Lagos State chapter, has championed the move for the attainment of food security in the country at its annual conference. The association at its 2024 annual Conference and Exhibition with the theme: ‘Poultry Association of Nigeria Lagos (PANLAG) on theContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has approved the increase of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members’ monthly allowance to N77,000 with effect from July 2024. NYSC’s Acting Director, Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, said this in a statement on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading
By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Oyo, has begun sensitisation of healthcare providers about substandard and falsified medical products. At the event on Wednesday in Ibadan, Mrs Roseline Ajayi, South-West Director of the agency, said the programme was in line withContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris President Bola Tinubu says Africa holds a significant portion of the world’s mineral reserves, including 92 per cent of global platinum, 56 per cen of cobalt, and 54 per cent of manganese, yet underdevelop. The President attributed the continent’s underdevelopment to the fact that, the resources wereContinue Reading
