By Folasade Akpan The Rotary Foundation is targeting malaria, diarrhoea, and pneumonia, Africa’s leading killers of children, through its Rotary Healthy Community Challenge. Mr Holger Knaack, Chairman of the Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees, said this in Abuja during a medical outreach, explaining that teams would move from community toContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has tasked global leaders on taking “reasonable action” and moving from pledges to performance in tackling climate change. Shettima made the call at the opening of the Heads of State Summit at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 30), in Belém, Brazil. He alsoContinue Reading
By Sani Idris Abdulrahman Members of the Kaduna State House of Assembly have been decorated as Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) ambassadors during a one-day parliamentary engagement on human rights held in Kaduna. The engagement aimed to deepen the lawmakers’ commitment to strengthening laws, promoting civic freedoms, and ensuring justiceContinue Reading
By Kayode Adebiyi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) U.S. President Donald Trump recently announced on social media that he was redesignating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern as a result of what he called serious violations of religious freedom. A few days later, he threatened that he would considerContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe President Bola Tinubu has assured domestic and international investors of Nigeria’s openness and readiness for business partnerships. The President said this at the 39th Edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF) organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Friday in Lagos. HeContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Federal Government has inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the forthcoming Africa Tourism and Creative Economy Expo, scheduled to hold from Nov. 24 to 25, 2025. Mukhtar Yawale Muhammad, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, said this at theContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting Nigeria’s agricultural exports through improved quality production and compliance with global standards. NEPC Executive Director, Mrs Nonye Ayeni, stated this at a workshop on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for smallholder soybean farmers on Friday inContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) says Nigeria showcases the spirit of benevolence through developmental diplomacy using the Technical Aid Corps (TAC) Scheme as a tool. Dr Yusuf Yakub, the Director-General (D-G) of NTAC, said this on Friday when members of National Council of the NigerianContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Dr David Ikudayisi, a U.S.-based Nigerian medical doctor and regenerative medicine expert, has unveiled a multi-million naira hospital named Glory Wellness and Regenerative Centre, in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the hospital deploys stem cells technology, offering treatments for damaged body tissues, andContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Mr Osilama Braimah, Director of the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB), has retired after a meritorious 35 years of service. Braimah described his years of service as worthwhile, during a pull-out ceremony organised by the agency’s staff. “I worked with different ministers and the challenges each timeContinue Reading
