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
Portal By Ibironke The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has inaugurated a digital platform that would make its drug integrity test and visa clearance processes seamless. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the development would also make it more accessible and ultimately curb the scourge of substanceContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has inaugurated a solar lighting project designed to illuminate Abuja, curb insecurity, and reduce the financial burden of streetlight maintenance. Wike said the installation of Integrated (Hybrid) Solar Lighting in the Districts of Abuja city andContinue Reading
Lithium By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu is expected to inaugurate a brand-new 6,000-metric-ton lithium processing plant built by Chinese investors in Nasarawa State, Gov. Abdullahi Sule said. Sule disclosed this after a closed-door meeting with President Tinubu on Wednesday at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. The facility,Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced that the road from Apo Mechanic Village to Wassa will be closed to vehicular movement between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday. Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister,Continue Reading
