By Adesewa George The Agricultural Agenda Nigeria Initiative (AANI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to deploy renewable energy solutions and energy-efficient equipment that will support smallholder farmers across Nigeria. The agreement was signed on Thursday in Abuja during the National Stakeholders’ EngagementContinue Reading
By Sunkanmi Onifade The Forum for African Women Educationists (FAWE) Nigeria, has called for the training of teachers to strengthen child protection and safeguarding practices in schools. The Chairperson of FAWE Nigeria, Mrs Jiddere Kaibo, made the call at a two-day training organised by the organisation in collaboration with theContinue Reading
The European Union (EU) and Search for Common Ground (SFCG) have expressed confidence that a new youth-focused reality television show will promote entrepreneurship, discourage violent extremism and inspire young people across Nigeria.Continue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a review of the Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO) Business Rules to deepen competition and expand access to telecommunications services in the country. The Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC) of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, said this at a one-dayContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume have commended the Knights of St. Mulumba (KSM), Nigeria for establishing a N2 billion humanitarian endowment fund. They gave the commendation on Thursday during the unveilingContinue Reading
By Safia Abdulrahman A Veterinary Surgeon with the National Park Service (NPS), Dr Abdulrahman Muhammad, has cautioned Nigerians against ignoring dog bites, urging prompt medical treatment and regular vaccination of dogs to prevent rabies-related deaths. Muhammad gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun, has called for stronger collaboration between the Legislature and the Executive to curb project abandonment and improve accountability. A statement issued by Zira Nagga, BPP’s Head of Media and Public Relations in Abuja on Thursday, said AdedokunContinue Reading
ICPC seeks stronger alliance with lawmakers to fight corruptionContinue Reading
By Halima Muhammad The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Mrs Nonye Ayeni, has urged members of the ECOWAS Trade Promotion Organisation (TPO) to seek alternate funding for its activities. Ayeni said this in a statement issued by the Head, Corporate Communications,NEPC, Mr Aliu Sadiq onContinue Reading
By Halima Muhammad The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says it has facilitated the disbursement of grant to 128 women-owned export-oriented Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The grant worth 710,000 dollars (N979.8 million) was given under the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) fund. The Executive Director/CEO ofContinue Reading
