By Sylvester Thompson Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, Director General of National Biotechnology Development Agency(NABDA), says genetically modified maize, known as TELA maize, will be commercially released by National Variety Release Committee in 2024. The TELA Maize Project is a public-private partnership that is working towards initiating commercialisation of transgenic drought-tolerant andContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo A music enthusiast, Ms Olayemi Amale-Onidare, says singing can serve as a good remedy for depression and sadness. Amale-Onidare, also the founder, Ohla 360 Imagery, a musical outfit, said this when she spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the sideline of Karaoke Carnival organisedContinue Reading
By Moses Kolo Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, the newly appointed Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has expressed his displeasure over the inability of the agency to attain the zenith of its potential. Ali spoke on Thursday during a three-day ‘Strategic Foresight Management Retreat’ for NAN inContinue Reading
By Aisha Gambo The National Eye Centre, Kaduna with support from Sightsavers, on Thursday, unveiled an infection control policy document to serve as guideline toward ensuring safety of health workers and patients. The acting Chief Medical Director of the centre, Dr Amina Abdulrahman said the importance of the policy guidelineContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has unveiled three strategic initiatives to reposition the nation’s agricultural sector and promote food security for all. Utsev, in a statement in Abuja, reviewed his 2-day familiarisation tour of the Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority. He emphasisedContinue Reading
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By Philip Yatai The Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has called on Nigerians to extend a hand of love and provide warmth to the elderly and the less privileged in the society all year round. Mahmoud made the call during the inauguration of the RenewedContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The National Boundary Commission (NBC), says it has achieved significant results in the resolution of 15 interstates boundary disputes in 2023. Its Director-General, Mr Adamu Adaji, stated this during the Commission’s 2023 end-of-year media parley, on Wednesday in Abuja. Adaji said that the commission has intensifiedContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Federal Government on Thursday announced the mechanical completion and flare start off of the Port Hacourt Refining Company Limited (PHRC). Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil) disclosed this on Thursday in Port Harcourt during a media tour on the refinery which rehabilitation commencedContinue Reading
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