By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has taken significant steps toward rejuvenating the nation’s steel sector through comprehensive insurance coverage for ongoing steel projects in the country. The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu, stated this during a crucial meeting with key agencies under the ministry. The News AgencyContinue Reading
By Florence Onuegbu The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has appealed to the State and Federal Governments to create special fund for effective waste management. The President of AWAMN, Mr Olugbenga Adebola, made the appeal on Tuesday in Ikeja, during the Inauguration of the executive committee of theContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The certificate issued to Ambrose Alli University (AAU) Ekpoma, Edo, to produce Glucozil herbal capsules for the control of diabetes has expired, NAFDAC declared in Abuja on Tuesday. Its Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, stated that NAFDAC did not give approval of the drug, but only listed itContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) says cinema-goers across Nigeria would enjoy discounted tickets on Saturday, Sept. 2, in commemoration of the International Cinema Day. The National Chairman, CEAN, Mr Opeyemi Ajayi, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. Ajayi said that the discountContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo Young Leaders from 18 countries representing all sectors of society have been selected to participate in the 2023 Youth for Road Safety and the Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety (YOURS) Leadership Retreat in Spain. The Executive Director of YOURS, Raquel Barrios said this in aContinue Reading
By Ruth Oketunde The African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) Nigeria, has empowered no fewer than 100 women and youths on poultry farming in Ososo, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Marcel Anyatonwu, Communication Officer, AUDA-NEPADContinue Reading
By Adekunle Williams The Chairman of Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State, Mrs Semiat Bada, has charged supervisors in the LCDA to focus more on the attainment of effective service delivery while discharging their duties. Bada made this known at the presentation of official carsContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, says President Bola Tinubu is very passionate about reducing the cost of fertiliser for Nigerian farmers to ensure the attainment of food security. Shettima stated this at a stakeholders’ meeting with Fertiliser Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN) and the FederalContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) says the new online top-up programme for Higher National Diploma (HND) holders to acquire a Bachelor’s Degree for one year, with foreign accredited universities, is meant for the HND holders who want to pursue an academic career. The NBTE HeadContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe A foundation known as Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation (SEOF) has unveiled plans to empower secondary school students, underprivileged women and farmers with resources to improve their skills, livelihoods and communities. The Chairman of the foundation, Mr Emeka Okwuosa, made this known on Tuesday via a report fromContinue Reading
