UNESCO has urged stakeholders to ensure the implementation and effective use of the National Research and Innovation Fund (NRIF). The UN agency made the appeal at a 3-day consultation workshop on the operationalisation of Nigeria’s NRIF. The NRIF would be operational under the project: ‘’Strengthening UK-West Africa Science Technology andContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) and National Gallery of Art (NGA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to combat copyright infringement in the visual art sector for the growth of the creative economy. The MoU was signed by the Director-General of NCC, Dr John Asein and the Director-GeneralContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Dr Mariya Mahmoud, Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says the well-being of senior citizens remains a top priority for the FCT Administration. She made the remark at the third edition of the Renewed Hope Initiative’s Social Investment Programme for the Elderly Support Scheme in AbujaContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Traditional and community leaders in Karshi, Karu, Garki and Bwari in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have promised to support the administration of President Bola Tinubu to succeed. The leaders made the promise when the FCT Renewed Hope Ambassadors, led by its Coordination, Mr Adamu Abdullahi, visitedContinue Reading
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to prioritise the welfare of elderly citizensContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, in collaboration with the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) project and other partners, has taken steps to address capacity gaps in social standards operations in Nigeria. The initiative aims to strengthen professional capacity and improve standards in procurement,Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Mr Agabaidu Jideani, Director-General of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to advancing business and human rights amid economic and oil sector challenges. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, Jideani noted that Nigeria’s businessContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Justina Auta The Federal Government has inaugurated Nigeria’s Third National Action Plan (NAP III) on the implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR)1325 on Women, Peace and Security reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to inclusion, gender equality and sustainable peace. The NAP III UNSCR 1325,2024-2028, inaugurated by theContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza The Leprosy Mission Nigeria (TLMN) has expressed concern over persistent underrepresentation of children with disabilities in budgets, warning that the gap undermines inclusion, equity and accountability in governance. The TLMN National Director, Dr Sunday Udo, made this known on Tuesday during a media engagement organised by TheContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has hailed the appointment of Prof. Chituru Orluwene as the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Port-Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH). Wike gave the commendation in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on PublicContinue Reading
