By Rita Iliya The Wife of Niger Governor, Hajiya Fatima Bago, has launched a free medical outreach in the Edati community as part of efforts to improve healthcare access across the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the three-day initiative is a collaboration between herContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP) says its forthcoming convention will provide a robust platform to explore, debate and expand the role of performing arts in national development. Its National President, Mr Israel Eboh, said this during a news conference on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The African Civil Society Reference Group Inc (ACSRG), has called for the strengthening and full enforcement of anti- Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) laws in Africa. The group made the call in a statement signed by a member of its Board of Directors, Mr John Ede, to commemorateContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Abia State Government and the management of Radisson Blu Hotels on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to revive the state’s hospitality industry. Dr Alex Otti, Governor of Abia, at the signing ceremony in Lagos, stated that the agreement was to facilitate the buildingContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza The UN Development Programme (UNDP) has said that the new 120KVA Mini-Grid at the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Idu Centre, would enhance the productivity of Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. Ms Elsie Attafuah, Resident Representative in Nigeria of the UnitedContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the concession of the Kashimbila Integrated Cargo/Agro-Allied Airport in Taraba, under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement. A statement issued in Abuja on Friday by Ifeanyi Nwoko, Acting Head, Media and Publicity, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), said that theContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu An Urban and Regional Planner, Dr Abubakar Olaseni, has called for the protection of Nigeria’s cultural heritage as a means of promoting sustainable urban development and preserving the nation’s unique identity. Olaseni said this at the 4th edition of the TPL Dr Abubakar Olaseni Annual LectureContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Air Force Officers Wives Association (NAFOWA) on Thursday, distributed educational materials to indigent students of Junior Secondary School, Asokoro, Abuja in commemoration of the 2025 International Day of Education. The items included school bags, writing materials, text books and cheque for payment of school fees.Continue Reading
By Diana Omueza The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), says the Bill on Nigerian Port Economic Regulatory Agency currently awaiting presidential assent will enhance efficiency at the ports and boost export. Dr Pius Akutah, Executive Secretary of the council, said this on Thursday in Abuja, after receiving a delegation from theContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre, has been appointed an ambassador for Mission 89, a global research and advocacy organisation dedicated to combating child trafficking. Lerina Bright, Executive Director of Mission 89, said on Friday in a letter to convey the appointment that the move underscores the organisation’sContinue Reading
