SON, IEC commits to partnership on global electrical standards in Nigeria

By Lucy Ogalue The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration on electrical and electronic standardisation in Nigeria. The Director-General of SON, Dr Ifeanyi Okeke, said this at a Stakeholders Forum organised by SON in collaboration with IEC andContinue Reading

SGBV: Women Affairs ministry, foundation partner to enhance healthcare services

By Justina Auta The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs (FMoWA) has partnered with Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF), an NGO, to enhance Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) healthcare services for survivors nationwide. The partnership was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on Tuesday in Abuja. The MinisterContinue Reading

NADF, Katsina govt partner on food system transformation, job creation

By Felicia Imohimi The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and Katsina State Government have pledged to transform the country’s food system and create jobs for the populace. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the Gov. Dikko Radda, to the Executive Secretary, NADF, Mohammed Ibrahim, in Abuja. RaddaContinue Reading

ECOWAS Parliament @25: NAN pledges publicity partnership with AWALCO

By Mark Longyen The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has pledged to partner the Association of West African Legislative Correspondents (AWALCO) to publicise the activities of the ECOWAS Parliament, particularly its 25th anniversary celebrations. Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, the Managing Director of the agency, made the pledge when the leadershipContinue Reading

Netherlands seeks partnership with Abia Govt. in circular economy

Partnership By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom The Kingdom of Netherlands says it has strong interest in fostering economic cooperation with  Abia  Government  in the area of waste management to boost circular economy in the state. The Deputy Consul-General of the Consulate General of the Netherlands in Nigeria, Mr Peter Keulers, said thisContinue Reading

NITDA, UK mulls building resilient national cybersecurity architecture

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the United Kingdom are partnering on the UK/Nigeria Inward CyberTrade Mission to build a National Cybersecurity Architecture. Malam Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of NITDA, at the meeting with some UK delegates on Monday in Abuja, said that President Bola TinubuContinue Reading