By Olatunde Ajayi The Forum of the State Chairmen of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure full implementation of the Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL). The Chairman of the forum, Comrade Abdul-Quadri Abdul-Salam, made the appeal during a news conference on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) says Nigeria being the economic engine of Africa, with its youth population, has the right modalities to harness possibilities for demographic dividends. The Executive Director of the fund, Dr Natalia Kanem, said this on Tuesday in Abuja during her visit toContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Federal Government has partnered with the Association of Orphanages and Homes Operators in Nigeria (ASOHON) to transform the orphanages and childcare services in Nigeria. The initiative seeks to leverage technology to streamline data management and enhance support for vulnerable children across the nation. During a consultativeContinue Reading
By Uchenna Ugwu Prof. Robinson Onoh, the Chief Medical Director, Alex-Ekueme Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (AE-FUTHA), says the hospital’s target is to make the facility one of the best referral centres in the country. Onoh made the assertion in Abakaliki on Tuesday when members of the Correspondents Chapel of the NigeriaContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili Dr Adewumi Frances-Lois, State Director, Integrated Health Programme (IHP), FCT has said that the five years USAID-IHP expanded technical support to Nigeria would help to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Frances-Lois said this at a one-day media engagement meeting on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) will become the leading cause of mortality in Africa by 2030 if urgent measures are not executed by member states. According to it, one of such measures is embracing and implementing the WHO PEN-Plus strategy. Dr Matshidiso Moeti,Continue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has recognised Nigeria’s Nobel Laurette in Literature, Prof. Wole Soyinka, as the commission’s first Copyright Change Champion. The Director-General (D-G) of NCC, Dr John Asein, made the declaration at the 2024 World Book and Copyright Day celebration in Ibadan on Tuesday.Continue Reading
By Maureen Okon/Funmilayo Adeyemi Care International, Nigeria, an NGO has urged the Federal Government to establish a policy framework that will encourage people, especially women, to embrace a saving culture. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, at the 2024 National Savings Group Conference, with the theme, “Accelerating Financial and Economic Inclusion:Continue Reading
National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has called for enhanced collaboration among African countries to enhance intelligence sharing to effectively address the menace of terrorism.Continue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has expressed support for the planned recapitalisation exercise for banks in the country. Ken Opara, President/Chairman of Council, CIBN, said this during the 2024 annual lecture of the institute on Tuesday in Lagos. Opara said adequate liquidity within theContinue Reading
