By Olatunde Ajayi The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Mr Ali Rabiu, says that addressing the challenges in the power sector requires a holistic approach. Rabiu made the remark while speaking at a webinar organised by the NSE Board of Fellows. He said the approach requires innovation,Continue Reading
By Stephen Adeleye AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF Nigeria) has called for increased budgetary allocation to the health sector, particularly for HIV/AIDS and TB treatment, amid significant reductions in international donor funding. Mr Steve Aborisade, the Senior Advocacy and Marketing Manager, AHF-Nigeria, made the call during an advocacy meeting with KogiContinue Reading
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has appointed Mr Ambrose Gowong, as Head of its newly established New Media Unit.Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) offers faster and cheaper options for settling business disputes, thereby, helping companies avoid lengthy litigation and financial losses. Mrs Hauwa Usman, Registrar General, Nigerian Chamber of Commerce Dispute Resolution Centre (ACCI, NCC-DRC), disclosed thisContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Kwara Government has expressed displeasure at the lackadaisical attitude of some council chairmen to routine immunisation of children in their area. The Deputy Governor, Mr Kayode Alabi, expressed the government’s displeasure at the First Quarterly Meeting of the Kwara State Taskforce on Immunisation, in Ilorin. Alabi,Continue Reading
By Dorcas Elusogbon The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Mukhtar Maiha, says strengthening animal welfare standards and adoption of sustainable livestock production systems will boost Nigeria’s food security and economic growth. Maiha stated this at a conference on animal welfare and sustainable animal system organised by the Animal Welfare ClubContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the United Nations (UN) have reaffirmed shared commitment to enhancing peace, security and stability in West Africa through strategic collaborative efforts. ECOWAS President, Dr Omar Touray, and UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS),Continue Reading
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have apprehended 18 suspected logistics suppliers allegedly enroute Gubio, with plans to proceed to the Gudumbali axis, a known Boko Haram terrorists (BHTs) enclave.Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development to strengthen women’s economic empowerment and promote greater gender inclusion in Nigeria’s capital market. The collaboration was highlighted during a strategic visit by the Minister of Women Affairs and SocialContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, has partnered with some construction companies to curb the destruction of fibre-optic cables and telecommunication infrastructure during construction projects. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the partnership, which includes other stakeholders, was reached atContinue Reading
