By Edith Tsokar The Federal Government has begun moves to train about 11,700 teachers in Federal Unity Colleges in Artificial Intelligence (AI), following the signing of an agreement for the nationwide rollout of an AI Teacher Capacity Development Programme. The Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, FolasadeContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says it will conduct 25,000 free cataract surgeries nationwide by the end of 2027 to tackle avoidable blindness and expand access to quality eye care services. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, said this on Thursday in Abuja atContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government and the ECOWAS Regional Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control (RCSDC) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening risk communication and community engagement to improve regional health security across West Africa. The commitment was made on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening of a three-dayContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Government says it is pursuing compensation for Nigerians affected by recent attacks in South Africa while strengthening diplomatic efforts to prevent further violence. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, disclosed this on Tuesday after briefing President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa,Continue Reading
By Oyintutu Oyinkolade The Federal Government has officially pegged Nigeria’s housing deficit at 15 million units, adopting new global housing standards to guide policy and accelerate access to affordable homes nationwide. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Dr Muttaqha Darma, disclosed this on Tuesday during the Stakeholders Validation Workshop onContinue Reading
By Okon Okon The Federal Government on Monday unveiled the harmonised Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) Human Resource (HR) Modules, to strengthen institutional capacity, improve performance, and promote accountability. Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, said while unveiling the first phase of theContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Rotary Club of Abuja Federal, District 9127, has urged the Federal Government to prioritise the well-being of Nigerians by improving primary healthcare services across the country. Mrs Folashade Samuels, Assistant Governor of the Rotary Club of Abuja Federal, District 9127, made the call during a freeContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have unveiled the Climate-Smart Agribusiness Partnership for Resilience (CSAPR) project to improve the resilience and profitability of Nigeria’s agricultural value chains. Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, atContinue Reading
By Joy Obanya The Spokesperson for The IMOLE Campaign Council (TICC), Mr Pelumi Olagbenjesi, has urged the Federal Government and the International Community to ensure credible governorship election in Osun. Olagbenjesi spoke at a news conference on “The Need for a Transparent, Free and Credible Osun Governorship Election’’, on FridayContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha The House of Representatives on Thursday called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the devastating flood and erosion that recently affected some communities in Ile-Oluji, Okeigbo and Odigbo Federal Constituency of Ondo, NAN reports that the flood caused damages, leaving scores of residents displaced andContinue Reading
