By Abigael Joshua The Nigerian Environmental Society (NES) on Thursday unveiled a roadmap for a sustainable environmental future. The roadmap was unveiled during an event to mark the NES’ 40th anniversary, the society’s National Conference and 35th Annual General Meeting in Abuja. NES outlined several strategies for Nigeria’s environmental progress,Continue Reading

By Justina Auta Sightsavers Nigeria, an international non-governmental organisation (NGO), says more than 4.25 million Nigerians are suffering from blindness and visual impairment. Ms Barbara Marok, the Eye Health Programme Officer of the organisation, disclosed this during a meeting with media partners on Thursday in Keffi, Nassarawa State. Marok particularlyContinue Reading

By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Regional Development Ministry is collaborating with the European Union on security, trainings, empowerment, and provision of basic amenities across the six geopolitical zones. The Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja, when he received the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS,Continue Reading

By Emmanuel Afonne The Management of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has approved the appointment of Prof. Shehu Adamu and Prof. Christine Ofulue as Deputy Vice-Chancellors (DVCs). The Director, Media and Publicity, NOUN, Mr Ibrahim Scheme, said the appointments were conveyed in separate letters of appointment dated Sept.Continue Reading

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Federal Government has condoled the government and people of Niger over the petrol tanker explosion that occurred in Essa, Katcha Local Government Area of the state. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, conveyed the condolence on Thursday in Abuja, expressing deep sorrow overContinue Reading

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Dr Okai Haruna, the Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN), has called on the Federal Government to inculcate Comprehensive Life-Skill and Health Education in the school curriculum to boost awareness. Haruna made the call at the graduation ceremony of secondary school students, who participatedContinue Reading