By Folasade Akpan The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Ms Kachollom Daju, says innovation is key to enhancing the availability, safety and effectiveness of blood transfusion in Nigeria. She said this in Abuja, during the society’s 50th anniversary and Annual General and Scientific Meeting with the theme ‘Our Past,Continue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran Chioma Ajunwa, Nigeria’s first Olympic gold medalist, on Friday called on athletes representing the country at global events such as the ongoing World Athletics Championships to maintain high level of professionalism. Ajunwa, a former track and field athlete and football player, said this against the backdrop ofContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Chairman, Interfaith Coalition Conference, Mr Daniel Kadzai has urged President Bola Tinubu not to be distracted by a section of people kicking against some of his ministerial appointments. Kadzai in a statement, on Friday in Abuja stated this in reaction to comments by some clerics attackingContinue Reading
By Ruth Oketunde Nigeria International NGOs Forum (NIF) has provided 267 humanitarian interventions across 23 states of the federation. Ms Camilla Corradin, the Director, NIF, made this known while briefing newsmen on the sidelines of an event tagged “INGOs in Action: Partnership and Collaboration, in Abuja. She said that theContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Environmentalists, residents and stakeholders across the Lekki-Epe Corridor on Thursday urged the Federal Government to address the effects of ocean surge on the environment. The roundtable was organised by the leadership of Lekki Estates Residents and Stakeholders Association (LERSA), Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) and the Senator representingContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Coalition of Support Groups (CSG), has called on the judiciary to uphold justice and rule of law in the ongoing electoral tribunals across the country. Mr Daniel Dumije, National Coordinator and Chairman of the group, made the call at a news conference on Friday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Ruth Oketunde A coalition under the auspices of Media and Civil Society Climate Action Coalition (M&CCAC) has called for the more collaboration to promote climate change action in the country. The group made the call at an event tagged “Climate Hangout” organised for journalists and representatives of variousContinue Reading
By Ruth Oketunde The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed relief items to victims of the 2022 flood, as well as vulnerable persons in Bayelsa. Mr Mustapha Ahmed, Director-General, NEMA, represented by Mr Justin Uwazuruonye, Head, Abuja Operations Office, NEMA, disclosed this to the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Nigeria’s Women Football National team, the Super Falcons have moved eight places to become 32nd in the world and first in Africa in the latest FIFA Women’s ranking released on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Super Falcons previously ranked 40th inContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) says it is committed to boosting agricultural productivity in the country. This is contained in statement signed by Toyin Omozuwa ,Press Secretary to Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, Director-General, NABDA, and made available to the press in Abuja on Friday. “Through innovativeContinue Reading
