By Adesewa George The Network of Female Professionals in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Nigeria (FEMinWASH) has sought partnership with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) to advance gender-responsive WASH initiatives and capacity development. The President and Convener of FEMinWASH, Dr Boluwaji Onabolu,Continue Reading

By Emmanuel Oloniruha The future and economic prosperity of Nigeria and Africa depends on addition of value to its abundant raw materials. Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, Director-General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), said this on Tuesday in Abuja. Ike-Muonso spoke during a courtesy visit by Malam AliContinue Reading

By Philomina Attah The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen collaboration with the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, to enhance disaster risk management, research, capacity building and institutional resilience in the country. Director-General of the agency, Mrs Zubaida Umar, gave the assurance on Monday, whileContinue Reading

By Jumoke Olaitan ‎‎The Federal Ministry of Education has pledged to deepen ties with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to provide digital identity to 80 million learners, improve data capture and access to education services. ‎The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said this on Thursday in Abuja whileContinue Reading

By Aderogba George Nigeria and Spain have reaffirmed their collaboration in combating trafficking in persons and migrant smuggling with the commencement of a four-day capacity-building workshop for prosecutors, investigators and intelligence officers in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the participants are drawn from the Nigeria ImmigrationContinue Reading

By Folasade Akpan President Bola Tinubu has called for stronger collaboration between the Federal Government and Rotary International in healthcare, education, youth empowerment and community development. Tinubu made the call on Sunday night in Abuja at the Presidential Inaugural Ball held in honour of the President of Rotary International, MrContinue Reading

By Osayi Aghahowa The Edo Government has initiated engagement with the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Uselu, Benin, to strengthen treatment and rehabilitation for mentally ill persons rescued from streets, including deportee Peter Guobadia. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Eugenia Abdallah, said the initiative formed part of sustained efforts toContinue Reading