Mr Peter Bakare, the President of the Organic and Agroecological Initiative in Nigeria (ORAIN), says the adoption of biochar innovation will address key challenges confronting agricultural practices in the countryContinue Reading
World Cancer Day: Minister, others call for investment in women-focused researchContinue Reading
Mrs Mernan Oluyede, President, Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), has called for urgent action to expand access to cancer care and eliminate barriers preventing timely diagnosis and treatment.Continue Reading
Rwanda has made significant progress toward eliminating cervical cancer by 2027, official data released on Tuesday showed. Data from the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), presented at a national cancer symposium in the capital Kigali, indicated that human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination coverage among girls by age 15 has reached 90 perContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli A European Union (EU-funded) project has commenced a two-day capacity-building workshop for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) across the North-West, to strengthen transparency and public confidence in civil society. The training, which opened on Tuesday in Kano, is part of the Scaling the Adoption of Self-Regulation Nigeria projectContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo UK-funded programme, Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRiNG Programme) has partnered with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to inaugurate its Gender Policy 2 for 2026–2030. Dr Ukoha Okiwo, Team Leader of SPRiNG, at the policy launch event in Abuja, said SPRiNG was committedContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Leading British boarding schools have announced plans to meet Nigerian families in March during UK Boarding Schools Week 2026, with exhibitions scheduled in Abuja and Lagos. The events will showcase specific boarding school programmes, admission requirements, and learning opportunities in the United Kingdom. The events are organisedContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri A leading policy think tank, the Galadiman Ruwa Centre for Strategic Leadership and Communication (GCSLC), has urged President Bola Tinubu to unlock Nigeria’s underutilised sovereign industrial assets. The Centre said the move would provide a viable pathway to sustainable economic growth and long-term national prosperity. Dr Ja’afaruContinue Reading
The Association of Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) says African Energy Bank (AEB) is being positioned to raise about $15 billion to finance oil and gas projects in the continent of Africa by 2030.Continue Reading
A diaspora group, under the auspices of the Plateau State Association, USA (PSA-USA), has expressed its support for Gov. Caleb Mutfwang’s commitment to investment growth and inclusive leadership. The National President of PSA-USA, Dr Barth Shepkong, made the call when he led members of the National Executive Committee (EXCO) andContinue Reading
