By Justina Auta The Federal Government says it will eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Nigeria by 2027, ahead of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO’s) 2030 target. Dr Nicholas Olobio, Deputy Director and Programme Manager, National Trachoma Elimination Programme, Federal Ministry of Health, stated this at a two-day National TrachomaContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Federal Government on Thursday says it is committed to the protection of digital platforms to build the confidence of the citizens while online. Dr Bosun Tijani,Minister of Communications,Innovation and Digital Economy made the commitment at a 2-day sensitisation workshop on Data Privacy and Protection in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Joint Task Force Team of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Thursday impounded and crushed no fewer than 400 commercial motorcycles for operating illegally in Abuja capital city. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the motorcycles were impounded at strategic spots the motorcyclists useContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has urged his friends and political allies to refrain from placing birthday wishes on Newspaper pages. Shettima gave the advice in a statement he personally signed and issued by Mr Olusola Abiola, Director of Information, Office of the Vice President, on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Stephen Adeleye Kogi Government has constructed market infrastructure for farmers and women in the agrarian community of Oke-Ofin in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of the state. Speaking at the inauguration on Thursday, the State Security Adviser, retired Cdr Jerry Omodara, who represented the governor, commended the state government forContinue Reading
By Dianabasi Effiong, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Recent events involving Nigerian teams in world sports have reinforced the notion that the girl child can prevail in all endeavours if opportunities are provided. The excellent performances of Super Falcons at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, AustraliaContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Dr Farouk Mudi, President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) said the newly unveiled AGRIVEST Reality TV Challenge Platform will create more than 10 million jobs in five years. Mudi stated this at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between AFAN, TINGO mobile,Continue Reading
By Abiodun Azi The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) on Wednesday inducted 160 medical students of the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, into the medical profession. The event which took place in the Old Great Hall of the College of Medicine, had inductees which included 134Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) said on Thursday, that it will conduct integrity tests on old buildings within the city to forestall building collapse. Mr Mukhtar Galadima, Director, Development Control, FCTA, stated this in Abuja while addressing newsmen on buildings in Jabi that failed integrity testsContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The United Children’s Nation Fund (UNICEF) has partnered Nigerian celebrities as its champions to drive the needed change and provide hope for the vulnerable and adolescent children. Speaking at the event on Wednesday which held at Ikoyi, Lagos, Cristian Munduate, UNICEF Nigeria Representative, said that the championsContinue Reading
