By Justina Auta Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) partnered other stakeholders to amplify voices to end Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and seek justice for survivors. The association and partners on Thursday carried out an awareness walk and sensitisation to commemorate the 2023 16 Days of Activism toContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Integrity Watch (CeFTIW), Nigeria, has called for the digitisation of the entire Nigerian system to curb corruption in the country. Mr Umaru Yakubu, Executive Director, CeFTIW, made the call in Abuja at the 2023 International Anti-corruption Day organised by the centreContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Federal Government has expressed concern over the increasing emigration of Nigerian skilled professionals and university graduates seeking enhanced education, employment, and prospects globally. President Bola Tinubu expressed the concern at the 2023 National Migration Dialogue organised by the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally DisplacedContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The American Business Council Nigeria (ABC) in partnership with the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) has unveiled a Private Sector Development for Democracy Forum (PSDdF) to strengthen democracy. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), American Business Council, Mrs Margaret Olele, made this known at a media parleyContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In today’s fast-paced world, where technological advancements shape every aspect of human lives, the healthcare sector has also undergone a significant transformation. One such paradigm shift in the Nigerian healthcare institution is the adoption of the digital health records system, also knownContinue Reading
By Ezra Musa/Bashir Rabe Mani The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has donated relief materials to the victims of Tudun Biri bombings in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Alhaji Abbani Garki, North-West Zonal Coordinator of the agency, made this known in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Stakeholders in the arts and culture sectors, on Thursday in Abuja urged the Federal Government to merge the tourism and culture ministries. They gave the recommendation in a communique issued at the end of a four-day National Stakeholders Conference on review of the National Festival of ArtsContinue Reading
By Clara Egbogota The Delta State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged motorists to be conscious of their safety and other road users to avoid crashes before, during and after the yuletide. Mr Bassey Eshiet, the Sector Commander, made the appeal while speaking withContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State, on Thursday, inaugurated 15 World Bank assisted Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS), Project in Enugu to enhance food production in the state. The project include 15 number Aggregation and Cottage Processing Centres in cashew, rice and poultry spreadContinue Reading
By Augusta Uchediunor The Sickle Cell Foundation of Nigeria (SCFN) on Friday graduated and awarded certificates to a new set of its Genetic Counsellors. Speaking at the Closing/Certificate Award Ceremony Programme of the “20th Genetic Counselling Training Course on Sickle cell Disorder”, Dr Annette Akinsete, National Director/CEO of SCFN saidContinue Reading
