By Jumoke Olaitan The International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP) has appointed Ms Chinwe Okoli, Special Adviser to Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra on Innovation and Business Incubation, to the Global Steering Committee of its 43rd World Conference. The conference is scheduled to hold in FranceContinue Reading
By Olukayode Babalola The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has trained farmers, researchers, policymakers and extension personnel on carbon finance to position them for opportunities in the emerging carbon economy. The two-day capacity building workshop, funded by the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ), began on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Daura Literacy and Awareness Association (DLAA) has appealed to the Federal Government and other stakeholders to intervene in the proposed closure of study centres operated by the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA). This is contained in a statement signed by its Secretary, Mr Abdullahi Aliyu, made availableContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Nigerian Association Tyne & Wear (NATW), United Kingdom, has expressed concern over the recent kidnapping of school children in Nigeria. The Association disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday through its President, Dr Ikechukwu Okorie. Okorie described abduction of children from educational institutions as aContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Commercial Dairy Ranchers Association of Nigeria (CODARAN) has called for increased support and empowerment for women dairy farmers across the country. The association said empowering women in the dairy value chain is crucial to boosting local milk production, improving nutrition, creating jobs and reducing dependence onContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Association of Licensed Set-Top Box Manufacturers of Nigeria (STBMAN) has called for wider stakeholders’ consultation on the National Broadcasting Commission’s (NBC) planned transition from analogue to digital broadcasting ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Sir Godfrey Ohuabunwa, in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government Girls’ College Bakori Old Girls Association (FEDGOBAOGA) has described entrepreneurship as a critical tool for solving societal challenges and driving economic growth. Its President, Abuja Chapter, Motunrayo Afolabi, said this on Friday at the opening ceremony of the association’s 3rd Entrepreneurship Fair ExhibitionContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Ninzo Community Development Association (NCDA) has called for the equipping and staffing of the rural hospital in Fadan Ninzo community of Sanga Local Government Area (LGA) in Kaduna. The association’s President, Prof. Aku Amboson, made the call at the annual Ninzo Cultural Festival inContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) has urged the Federal Government to provide incentives for cashew farmers and processors to enable them maximise benefits and harness the full potential of the cashew value chain. Dr Joseph Ajanaku, National President of the association, made the call onContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Spirits and Wines Association of Nigeria (SWAN) says Nigeria loses an estimated N428 billion annually to illicit trade in spirits and wines. The Director-General of the association, Tony Okwoju, disclosed this at the conclusion of a one-day stakeholders’ workshop on combating illicit trade in the spiritsContinue Reading
