By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Prof. Martins Emeje, Director-General of Nigerian Natural Medicines Development Agency (NNMDA), has expressed his commitment to adding more value to the education sector and promoting youth development for a better society. Emeje gave the commitment during his conferment with a National Outstanding Award as ‘Vanguard of GoodContinue Reading
Amen Gajira Political appointees from the southern part of Kaduna State on Sunday visited some ongoing development projects in their senatorial district. Among the officials were Dr James Kanyip, Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, and Mr Jerry Adams, Executive Chairman, Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service. Also in theContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and Hunan, a landlocked province of southern China, have expressed commitment to strengthen cooperation in urban development, cultural education, tourism, and environment, amongst other areas. The Minister of State, FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, stated this during a visit of the HunanContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Al Masaareef Foundation, working to address gaps in education, healthcare and sustainable development, has mobilised 500 secondary school students to fight drug abuse among youths in Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The foundation’s initiator and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Hauwa Wambai, disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday atContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has pledged to work closely with stakeholders in the sports sector to develop and commercialise sports, especially football, in Nigeria. Mr Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), NNPC Ltd., made the pledge on Thursday while receiving a delegationContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Chief Executive Officer of Shield Africa, Mrs Osenaga Orokpo, has emphasised the need for empowering youth and women to drive sustainable agricultural development in Nigeria and Africa. Orokpo, speaking at the Shield Africa Summit 2024 in Abuja on Friday, noted that food insecurity and poverty haveContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe Women in Management, Business, and Public Service (WIMBIZ) and other stakeholders have encouraged women to go beyond dreaming and take concrete actions to unlock their potential. They emphasised that women need to adopt a positive mindset, avoid distractions, and be bold in pursuing their dreams without limitations.Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Prof. Attahiru Jega, former Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has called for the nurturing and entrenchment of good democratic governance to catalyse economic recovery. This, he said, would help achieve public goals beneficial to the citizens and place Nigeria on a sustainable trajectory of people-oriented development.Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration’s efforts to develop satellite towns and rural areas of the territory is sacrosanct. Wike gave the assurance during the inauguration of the construction of Asuquo Okon Road (Road CN8), from Obafemi AwolowoContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Some stakeholders have urged Nigerians to leverage available opportunities to increase non-oil exports for economic growth and development. The Stakeholders spoke at the Nigerian Exporters Hub (NEXHUB) Abuja Export Conference 2024 in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of the conference wasContinue Reading
