By Folasade Akpan The National Population Commission (NPC) says situational data mapping is essential to understanding the challenges faced by children with disabilities and to developing sustainable, inclusive, and evidence-based solutions for them. The Chairman of NPC, Mr Nasir Kwarra, said this on Sunday in Abuja, during the launch ofContinue Reading
By Ibrahim Bello Merchants from Jega Local Government Area, Kebbi, have commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the establishment of Tsamiya Dry Port on the Nigeria-Benin Republic border. Speaking on behalf of the traders, Alhaji Nasiru Dan-Musa, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Trade and Commerce, made the commendationContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha The convener of a concept called Write-A-Thon, Mr Shuaibu Ishaq, says President Bola Tinubu is putting the country’s tomorrow above political convenience with his courageous economic reforms. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Write-A-Thon is designed to awaken the national conscience by challenging citizens toContinue Reading
By Simon Akoje Some financial experts have commended the Federal Government for raising Nigeria’s external reserves to 42 billion dollars, the highest in more than five years. They urged government to sustain the gains by strengthening the naira, supporting production, and creating a friendlier business climate to ensure broader benefitsContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned citizens against the rising wave of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven scams. SEC, in a statement on Sunday, said the commission had adopted an advanced surveillance system to detect fraudulent activities in real time. SEC said scammers were targeting unsuspecting investorsContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Livestock Management Services (LMS) says that interrupting rabies transmission requires 70 per cent of vaccination of dog population across the country because persistent gaps in coverage sustain outbreaks of the disease. Dr Bala Muhammed, Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of LMS, revealed this in an interviewContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged residents to always obtain planning permits before embarking on any development. He also warned that attacks on enforcement officials will no longer be tolerated. Sanwo-Olu, represented by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr Sam Egube, gave the warning atContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) has described Nigeria as a nation rising beyond challenges. Nwoko made this known while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) ahead of Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary on Oct. 1. Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District, said 65 years after independence,Continue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), has commended President Bola Tinubu’s 4-D foreign policy initiative aimed at rendering technical aid to the countries in need of professionals. The Director-General of NTAC, Dr Yusuf Yakub, said this at a media parley on Saturday in Abuja while markingContinue Reading
The Programme Director of the African Peacebuilding Network (APN) and Next Generation (Next Gen) Programme, Dr Cyril Obi, says a total of 840 scholars in Africa have been awarded fellowships under the Next Gen Programme. This disclosure was made at the inaugural African Peacebuilding Network and Next Gen African UniversitiesContinue Reading
