By Gabriel Agbeja Transportation minister Said Alkali has charged the Governing Council of the Federal University of Transportation, Daura (FUTD), to develop policies to boost interconnectedness among roads, rail, air and marine modes of transportation. Alkali spoke on Tuesday when members of FUTD paid him a courtesy visit at hisContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Supporters have gathered to cheer on Fola David, a Nigerian doctor and visual artist, as he embarks to break the Guinness World Records (GWR) for the Largest Drawing by an Individual. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the record-breaking attempt is currently underway at OnikanContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs Didi Walson-Jack as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, with effect from Aug. 14. The President, in a statement by his spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, on Wednesday, said Walson-Jack was appointed asContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola A global humanitarian organisation, Mercy Corps, has empowered young boys and girls with opportunities to connect with potential employers, enhance their professional skills, and explore diverse career paths. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mercy Corps achieved this through its Girls Improving Resilience Through LivelihoodContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Students loans is a tool to fighting poverty in the country, President Bola Tinubu says on Wednesday at the inauguration of the scheme. Tinubu said the scheme also aligned with his administration’s commitment to inclusiveness, adding that it would be sufficiently funded. “Democracy is allContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Medical experts have advised people who are 40 years and above to go for regular eye checks and consult a qualified ophthalmologist for treatment when diagnosed with an eye disorder. Dr Fatima Kyari, Registrar, Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) made the call inContinue Reading
Pic 12. President Bola Tinubu presenting a cheque to Obilor Justice Ikechukwu, Student of Federal University of Technology Owerri Imo State during the Presidential launch of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday (17/7/2024) O231/JULY/17/7/2024/Callistus Ewelike/NAN Pic 13. President Bola Tinubu presenting aContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG), has reiterated its commitment to setting new standards in the mining industry. Chairman of the group, Dr Dele Alake said this at the opening of the 2024 African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS), on Wednesday in Abuja. The NewsContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku The United States government has expressed willingness to invest more in Nigeria’s tech and education sector for mutual development of both countries. U.S. Consul-General to Nigeria, Will Stevens, said this during a visit of President Biden’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement Team (PAC-ADE) to Vibranuim ValleyContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The National Troupe of Nigeria (NTN) on Tuesday engaged no fewer than 51 artistes and members of staff in capacity building to improve productivity and standard of theatrical performance in the country. Hajia Kaltume Bulama-Gana, Artistic Director of NTN, during the opening ceremony of theContinue Reading
