By Mustapha Yauri The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria says it has obtained samples and commence investigations on the new virus disease attacking Okra plants across the country Prof. Mohammed-Faguji Ishiyaku, Executive Director of the institute made this known in anContinue Reading
By Kamal Tayo Oropo King Mohammed VI of Morocco has pledged speedy succour to families of victims of the earthquake which recorded over 2, 946 fatalities. The monarch made the pledge following a working meeting at the Royal Palace in Rabat earlier on Thursday, a statement by the RoyalContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), says the council only recognises fellowship certificates obtained by Nigerian doctors to be classified as specialists. The Registrar, MDCN, Dr Tajudeen Sanusi, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday inContinue Reading
By Bolu Akindoyin and Grace Alegba Nenis Auto Care in collaboration with the Royal Academy of Engineering has inaugurated an Automotive Hub and Museum in Bagidan, Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State, for women and youths empowerment. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the facility was unveiledContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Nigeria’s delegation to the G77+China Summit led by Vice president Kashim Shettima on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Republic of Cuba. Mr Olusola Abioa, the Director of Information, Office of the Vice President, in a statement, said the Minister of Innovation, ScienceContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Journalists covering the human trafficking and irregular migration beat have been urged to be in-depth in reportage, and to go the extra mile in investigating and exposing the heinous crimes. The call was made on Saturday in Abuja at the closing session of a three-day training onContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Minister of State for Environment, Dr Ishaq Salako, on Saturday in Abuja raised concerns over the level of ozone layer depletion in the country. Salako said this at the 2023 World Ozone Day Celebration which is marked on Sept. 1 annually. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike and Fabian Ekeruche The Coca-Cola Foundation and the Foundation for a Better Environment (FABE) on Saturday partnered to curb plastic and environmental pollution. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the groups, in commemoration of the World Cleanup Day (WCD), organised several clean-up exercisesContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has charged operational commanders to ensure that no terrorist, bandit or any criminal is spared in their various areas of responsibility. Musa gave the directive at the closing of the maiden Defence Headquarters Joint Task Force Commanders ConferenceContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says the present corps administration will ensure complete realisation of the five per cent reduction in road traffic deaths and injuries across the country. The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Mr Dauda Biu, said this at the 2023 Special Marshals Sectoral workshop onContinue Reading
