By Aderonke Ojo The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) Shehu Dikko, has warned sports journalists against sensational and unverified reports, saying media credibility directly affects national unity and sports development. Speaking at the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) 60th anniversary on Thursday in Abuja, Dikko urged journalistsContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has honoured some selected Nigerians for their outstanding service to God, the Church, and humanity. The event was held on Thursday in Abuja at a public lecture and award ceremony organised by the FCT chapter of CAN. Among the honourees wereContinue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged the private sector to take a stronger, more coordinated role in driving the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Sanwo-Olu, who made the call at the NEPAD BusinessContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project has inaugurated a waste management facility in Wako community and handed over 14 tricycles to support waste collection in Sheda, both in Kwali Area Council, FCT. Inaugurating the facility, the Mandate Secretary, FCT Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat, AbdullahiContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal Ogun Government on Thursday inaugurated a “Solar-for-Health” project funded by the European Union (EU) in Abeokuta. Speaking at the inauguration, Gov. Dapo Abiodun, represented by the state’s Commissioner for Finance, Dapo Okubadejo, noted that the initiative merges renewable energy with healthcare delivery for enhanced impact.Continue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo A coalition of stakeholders under the auspices of the National Cassava Industrialisation Group (NCIG) has endorsed the Cassava Flour Mandatory Inclusion into Flour Production Establishment Bill. The National Co-Convener, Dr Tony Bello, said the coalition has submitted a memorandum in support of the bill to the NationalContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Stakeholders across Nigeria’s agribusiness sector have pledged their commitment to strengthen multi-stakeholder partnerships for youth skills development and inclusive growth in the agricultural sector. Mr Sadiq Rabiu, Special Assistant to the President on Capacity Development, (OSAP-CD) said this in Abuja after receiving United Nations Institute for TrainingContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo The Chairman of the Nigerian Law Reform Commission (NLRC) is to partner with the Plateau Government on strengthening justice sector reforms and good governance in the state. Prof. Dakas Dakas, SAN, made this known when he received the Plateau Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Philemon Daffi,Continue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to protecting Nigerian workers and promoting fair labour practices across all sectors of the economy. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Muhammad Dingyadi, gave the assurance at the 2nd Annual Labour Conference of the Labour Correspondents’ Association of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu, says Nigeria’s metallurgical sector is key to achieving industrial self-reliance, economic diversification and sustainable growth. Audu said this while delivering keynote address at the 40th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS) on ThursdayContinue Reading
