By Funmilayo Adeyemi The National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC) has unveiled a plan to reach 300,000 youths and adults with functional literacy skills nationwide. The initiative, tagged Staff-Led Literacy Facilitation Initiative, was unveiled on Tuesday in Abuja to tackle adult illiteracy and promote vocational andContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting women’s participation in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to enhance business growth for effective economic stability. The President of the chamber, Chief Emeka Obegolu, reaffirmed the commitment on Tuesday in Abuja, at the secondContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has extolled Mr Tunde Rahman, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Special Duties, for his professionalism and loyalty at 60. Tinubu, in a birthday tribute, praised Rahman’s longstanding dedication to duty, noting his service as former Adviser on Media and his current roleContinue Reading
Bobrisky: Independent panel presents report on alleged corruption, violence in NCoSContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Dr Bunmi Ajala, the National Director, Centre for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics has underscored the critical role of women as co-developers and shapers of ethical, inclusive and context-driven AI systems in Nigeria. Ajala, at a two-day training on AI for Women in Development and Public ServiceContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Global Fund said on Tuesday in Abuja that it planned to deliver 179,700 doses of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable antiretroviral drug, to Nigeria by 2028. The Country Director of the fund, Mr Jean-Thomas Nouboussi, said this at the official unveiling of the long-acting HIV prevention drug.Continue Reading
The Nigerian Navy has donated a two-bedroom bungalow to the family of a deceased rating, Leading Seaman, Aliyu Aminu.Continue Reading
By Celine-Damilola Oyewole The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday in Abuja reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to eliminating tuberculosis (TB) from Nigeria by 2030. Tinubu, the Global and National Stop TB Champion, gave the assurance in a message to commemorate World Tuberculosis Day 2026, with the theme: “Yes!Continue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has urged all levels of government to collaborate in relocating custodial centres overtaken by urbanisation. Tunji-Ojo made the call during a stakeholders’ engagement on the report by the Independent Panel on Alleged Corruption and Violations against the Nigeria Correctional ServiceContinue Reading
By Glory Akpan Rolan Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, has provided free eye care services and distributed eyeglasses to vulnerable residents in the FCT. The outreach, which held on Tuesday in Gwagwalada included free eye screening, distribution of eyeglasses and eye drops, as well as basic medical checks for beneficiaries agedContinue Reading
