By Precious Akutamadu The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has inaugurated a task force in Rivers State to combat the circulation of counterfeit and fake drugs, as well as unwholesome processed foods. The task force was inaugurated by NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has inaugurated a ministerial implementation committee to oversee the modernisation of laboratories and enhancement of skills development in Nigerian polytechnics. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa while inaugurating the committee in Abuja on Tuesday, said the initiative aimed to phase out obsolete equipmentContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government on Wednesday inaugurated a revised National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) to conserve and address biodiversity challenges in the country. The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, said this at the inauguration of the revised NBSAP committee in Abuja. “This inaugural meeting thereforeContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has inaugurated a National Working Committee for WorldSkills Nigeria to promote a coordinated, demand-driven and competency-based Technical and Vocational Education and Training system. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, inaugurated the committee in Abuja on Wednesday, following Nigeria’s admission as the 89th memberContinue Reading
By Lilian Iwuji/Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has inaugurated a committee on Book Ranking and Selection, to strengthen the quality and affordability of textbooks used in Nigerian schools. The initiative is aimed at addressing gaps in the current textbook approval process, which has allowed poor-quality materials, lack of standardisation andContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government on Wednesday inaugurated a steering committee as well as policy drafting committee for the National Research to Commercialisation Policy. It said the inauguration aimed at translating research outputs into tangible economic and social value. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, who said thisContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has inaugurated a high-powered Peace and Reconciliation Committee, in a move to halt the deepening political crisis in Rivers. The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that the committee, chaired by a former Attorney-General of the Federation, Kanu Agabi (SAN), wasContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The first-ever Groovy December Festival kicked off on Monday at Jabi Lake, Abuja, as a 17-day event aimed at promoting tourism, culture and entertainment, organisers said. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Dr Kenneth Ibe-Kalu, Project Coordinator of The Emerging Abuja Projects, said the festival is designed toContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri No fewer than 1,500 youths have benefitted from the digital skills training under a collaboration between the Federal Government’s World Bank supported IDEAS/TVET Project and African Health Project. The World Bank-supported Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS) initiative under the Technical and VocationalContinue Reading
Bank By Emmanuella The Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) has called for the early inauguration of the Africa Energy Bank (AEB) to enhance access to affordable energy financing and accelerate sustainable growth across the continent. Dr Samuel Onoji, Principal and Chief Executive of PTI, made the call in Abuja at theContinue Reading
