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
By Adekunle Williams The APC Italy Chapter has urged the newly inaugurated ministers to use their wealth of experience to ensure that President Bola Tinubu delivers on his “Renewed Hope” agenda for Nigeria. Prince Chima Ibezim, APC Chairman, Italy Chapter and member, Committee of Diaspora Chairmen (CDC), saidContinue Reading
By Stanley Nwanosike The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) arrested no fewer than 40 suspected illegal coal miners in Enugu, the Commandant, Mr Muhammed Dada said. Addressing newsmen on Friday in Enugu, Dada said that during the operation items recovered included pumping machines, diggers, head-pans, shovels,Continue Reading
By Patience Aliyu The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) aviation cargo roadmap development committee has called for the revival of cargo lifting from the Plateau airport. Mr Ikechi Uko, Coordinator of the committee, made this known during a fact-finding meeting on Friday in Jos. Uko notedContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The UNESCO Read and Earn Federation (UNESCO REF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to work with relevant government entities, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and private sectors towards enhancing youth value. The President, UNESCO REF, Prince Abdulsalami Ladigbolu, made the call in anContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, says Nigeria remains committed to collaborating with China and African countries to ensure that the objectives of the partnership are achieved for the benefit of both parties. Mr Olusola Abiola, Director, Information, Office of the Vice President, in a statement on Friday,Continue Reading
By Olayinka Olawale The Lagos State Coordinating Office, Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Support (APPEALS), has called for synergy among financial institutions, insurance companies, farmers and off-takers in the state. Mrs Oluranti Sagoe-Oviebo, Lagos State Project Coordinator, APPEALS, made the plea on Thursday in Lagos at a joint forumContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Prof. Idris Bugaje, Executive Secretary, National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) says the board’s slogan, “Skills not Degrees”, is to encourage Nigerian youths to focus more on acquiring skills than certificates. Bugaje made the clarification in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in AbujaContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Minster of Information and National Orientation, Mr Mohammed Idris, has called for the collaboration of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in restoring the people’s trust in government. Idris made the call at the NIPR 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday in Abuja.Continue Reading
Aderogba George The FCT Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) on Thursday commended the administration of President Bola Tinubu for its plan to prioritise health insurance scheme for the benefits of Nigerians. Dr Ahmed Danfulani, the director of the agency gave the commendation at an engagement with the media in AbujaContinue Reading
