By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has called for increased African-led research, stronger partnerships and sustainable financing to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of hepatobiliary cancers. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, made the call at the fifth Africa Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Cancer Consortium (AHPBCC)Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Cooperative Federation of Nigeria (CFN) and Seamfix Ltd. to deploy Nigeria’s National Cooperative Identity, Trust and Digital Governance Infrastructure. Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food SecurityContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government has equipped 239,726 Nigerian youths with digital, employability and practical skills through the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA), Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, said. Olawande said this in Abuja while delivering his address at the commemoration of International Youth Day 2026, themed “DifferentContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Government has identified six states for the pilot implementation of its National Ranching Policy to address recurring farmer-herder clashes and modernise livestock production in the country. Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Maiha, disclosed this after briefing President Bola Tinubu on the ministry’s activities atContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has announced plans to procure 25 additional linear accelerators between 2027 and 2029 to expand cancer treatment capacity and strengthen cancer control across the country. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, said this on Tuesday in Abuja at theContinue Reading
By Edith Tsokar The Federal Government has given approval for the recruitment of 3,252 verified Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) teachers in Unity and Technical Colleges nationwide. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, who disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja, said that the recruitment aimed at strengthening teachers’ capacity andContinue Reading
By Hafsah Tilde The Federal Government has rallied support for Miss Nigeria, Miss Tamunosoye Karibi-George, as the country’s official representative to the 75th Miss World pageant scheduled to hold in Vietnam on Sept. 5. Speaking at a send-forth reception in Abuja, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, HajiyaContinue Reading
By Rotimi Ijikanmi The Federal Government has assured that the dualised 258km Makurdi-Otukpo-Obolo-Affor-Enugu highway will be completed by December, 2027. The Federal Controller of Works, Benue State, Mukaila Danladi, disclosed this on Wednesday in Makurdi during an inspection tour of projects by the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Presidential Media Team.Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has ordered the immediate implementation of measures to strengthen the protection of health workers nationwide following rising incidents of harassment and assaults. This is contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Ms Daju Kachollom onContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s leadership in peacebuilding and national security, saying inclusive governance and greater participation of women remain critical to achieving lasting peace and sustainable development. The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, said this on Wednesday in AbujaContinue Reading
