By Abujah Racheal The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has declared its readiness to work with Re-Orientation Advocacy of Nigeria (RAN) and other stakeholders to strengthen prevention programmes on drug abuse and treatment. The ministry said the partnership would specifically target people with drug use disorders. The MinisterContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, says there is an urgent need to reposition the Justice sector for optimal performance and enhanced productivity. Fagbemi said this at the Retreat of Heads of Agencies and Parastatals under the supervision of the ministry and selected Directors organised by theContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Mr Sam Onuigbo, Patron, Board of Trustees Climate and Sustainable Development Network (CSDevNet), says it is crucial for Nigeria to accelerate its adoption of renewable energy to mitigate climate change. Onuigbo communicated this on Wednesday in Abuja at the Multi Stakeholders National Consultative Dialogue with the themeContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Afro-Caribbean Chamber of Culture and Tourism (ACCCAT) has unveiled plans to host the African Youths Leadership and Culture Summit (AYLCUS), in a bid to highlight and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Africa. ACCCAT President, Mr Quadri-Adu Kehinde, shared the details during a press conference onContinue Reading
Photo: From Left: Olu of Ilaro, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle and Olota of Ota, Oba Obalanlege Adeyemi at the training session By Abiodun Lawal Sen. Solomon Adeola (APC-Ogun West) on Thursday organised a cyber security training for traditional rulers in the senatorial district to fight insecurity in the state. Continue Reading
By Olayinka Olawale The Lagos State Government says it is committed to implement the five-year Agricultural and Food Systems Roadmap to achieve 40 per cent food self-sufficiency by 2025. Ms Abisola Olusanya, the State Commissioner for Agriculture, stated this at the Lagos Food Systems Stakeholders’ Breakfast Meeting, onContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker The Federal Government on Thursday reiterated its commitment to actively engage the private sector to create jobs in the country. Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, made the commitment when she received representatives from the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) in her office. OnyejeochaContinue Reading
By Aderogba George ,The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to place priority on rebranding the image of the country. Mr Segun Imohiosen, the Director of Information at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation made the call on Thursday in Abuja. Imohiosen made the call whenContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has earmarked N1.7 billion in the 2024 budget, for the establishment of a pilot Smart Secondary School in the FCT. The FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, disclosed in Abuja on Thursday, at an event organised to celebrate accomplishments of publicContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunisation and Nutrition (ACOMIN), has urged communities to advocate improved healthcare services in Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) to address their health challenges. The FCT Programme Officer of ACOMIN, Mr Samuel Simon, made the call in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
