By Angela Atabo Women in Abuja have been empowered with practical skills and knowledge aimed at promoting independence and leadership during a training programme organised by the Connect Network Foundation for participants. Dr Victoria Ogwuche, Global President and Founder of the foundation, said the training, themed “Give to Gain”, wasContinue Reading
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has announced a regional tour of Middle East countries from Wednesday to discuss possible steps to stop the war in Iran. Fidan disclosed this at a joint press conference in Ankara on Tuesday with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand following their meeting at the ForeignContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Dr Angela Ajala has assumed office as the first female Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), pledging reforms to strengthen teacher education. Her appointment by President Bola Tinubu marks a milestone in the Commission’s history, reflecting ongoing efforts to promote gender inclusionContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The National Coordinator of the Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL), Mahmud Hadejia, says plans are underway to introduce regional and continental competitions to expand beach soccer across Africa. Hadejia made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview on Tuesday in Abuja. HeContinue Reading
Members of Lekki Estates Residents and Stakeholders Association (LERSA) and the leadership delegation of the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) during a stakeholders engagement forum on Monday in Lagos. By Rukayat Moisemhe Residents under the Lekki Estates and Residents Stakeholders Association (LERSA) on Monday engaged the leadership of Eko ElectricityContinue Reading
Eid-Ul-Fitr: FG declares Thursday, Friday public holidaysContinue Reading
President Bola Tinubu has condoled with a former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, over the death of his mother, Mrs Monica Nnaji.Continue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) has called for the review of recent appointments of non-technocrats and non-specialists as chief executives of research institutes and science-based agencies. The Academy made the call in a statement jointly signed by its President, Prof. Abubakar Sambo, and Public Affairs Secretary,Continue Reading
By Adenike Ayodele The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria has called for continuous review and strengthening of gender-responsive legislation to effectively prevent Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the country. The Country Vice President of FIDA Nigeria, Mrs Eliana Martins, made the call on Monday at the second Annual Multi-StakeholdersContinue Reading
Nwoko: Redefining legislative representation in Delta-North By Deborah Coker, News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) In a representative democracy, the fundamental principle is that supreme power is entrusted in the citizenry, who exercise this power by electing representatives to legislate on their behalf. Political pundits hold that, with the 2027 General ElectionsContinue Reading
