By Deji Abdulwahab Sen. Chris Adighije has urged Abia Government to come up with robust mechanisms that will ensure 21st century science and technological transfers, to build modern industrial complexes in the state. Adighije gave the advice in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday while congratulating the government andContinue Reading
More than 85 per cent of Nigeria’s graduates have no digital skills, a survey by GetBundi, an online education technology outfit, has shown. The outcome of the survey, according to Mr Osita Oparaugo, the Chief Executive Officer of the outfit, shows that the more than 100 million young people areContinue Reading
By Ahmed Ubandoma The Federal Government has advised state governments in frontline areas to take necessary measures towards mitigating the potential impact Lagdo Dam floodgate. Dr Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, gave the advice while issuing flood warning alert during meeting of Presidential Committee onContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says he will get all contractors back to site under his direct supervision and office of the Minister of State. Wike, who stated this at the opening of a meeting with contractors handling different projects inContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Monday, demolished a multimillion naira duplex built on plot 226, in Wuse Zone 6, an unapproved land. Mr Mukhtar Galadima, Director, Department of Development Control, said that the building was illegally developed against all warnings. Gidado said that his teamContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has urged members of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms to develop a robust roadmap that will transform the nation’s economy. Shettima gave the advice on Monday when he received the members of the Committee, led by its Chairman,Continue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, has advocated for the use of climate-smart solutions and precision agriculture to increase productivity and mitigate food instability. Nnaji said this on Monday during the 35th annual conference of the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Anita Uzoagba/Uche Bibilari A cross section of women in Abuja on Sunday expressed diverse views on the use of contraceptives. Some of the women told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews that family planning was a necessity, yet a hectic journey. Some said they found pregnancyContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army and other stakeholders have emphasised the need to enhance mental health awareness among military personnel and other security agencies to address cases of stress disorder in operational fronts. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC), DepartmentContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje In a bid to ensure effective and efficient operations of the Nigerian Army, Army Headquarters Garrison, on Monday commenced a weeklong Operational Planning Cadre for middle level career officers of the army and other sister security agencies. The Chief of Civil-Military Affairs (Army), Maj.-Gen. Nosakhare Ugbo,Continue Reading
