First lady urges Nigerians to prioritise elderly, supports 250 military veterans in Abuja
2025-12-16
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to prioritise the welfare of elderly citizensContinue Reading
Wike celebrates 58th birthday, says no regret supporting Tinubu
2025-12-13
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says he has no regrets openly supporting President Ahmed Tinubu, since 2022. Wike said this at a special event organised to celebrate his 58th birthday anniversary in his Abuja residence on Saturday. The minister stressed thatContinue Reading
UNICEF reaches 106,000 Gombe children with nutrition support
2025-12-04
By Peter Uwumarogie United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), says 106,248 children have received its Small-Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements (SQ-LNS) in Gombe State between 2023 and 2025. Ms Philomena Irene, Nutrition Specialist, UNICEF Field Office, Bauchi, said this during a virtual meeting with journalists, on Wednesday in Gombe. The meeting followedContinue Reading
IWMI seeks stronger partnerships for climate-resilient agriculture
2025-10-20
By Glory Akpan The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has called for stronger government support and collaboration to enhance climate change adaptation and water management across West and Central Africa. Prof. Kehinde Ogunjobi, IWMI Regional Representative for West and Central Africa, made the call during a side event at theContinue Reading
EU supports Peace Committee for peaceful, credible elections
2025-10-16
By Angela Atabo The European Union (EU) and the National Peace Committee (NPC) are deepened collaboration to curb electoral violence and promote credible, peaceful, and inclusive elections in Nigeria. Mr Ruben Aguilera, Head of the Governance, Gender, Human Rights and Migration Service, EU delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS said thisContinue Reading
FCTA pledges continued support to college of nursing Gwagwalada
2025-10-15
By Philomina Attah The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has promised continued support to the FCT College of Nursing Sciences, Gwagwalada, for training of skilled manpower for the health sector. Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary, FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat gave the assurance during the college’s matriculation of 246Continue Reading
China donates $1m to support Nigeria’s flood victims
2025-08-27
By Sarafina Christopher/ Nana Musa China has donated one million dollars to Nigeria in support of people affected by the recent devastating floods across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the support was provided at a ceremony for the signing of exchange of notesContinue Reading
Water ministry seeks civil service support on sanitation
2025-08-05
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has appealed to the Head of the Civil Service to formally integrate support for the Clean Nigeria Campaign into the operations of all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The Minister, Prof. Joseph Utsev, tendered the appeal during a courtesyContinue Reading
Zimbabwe strengthens support for disability rights, inclusive education
2025-08-05
The Zimbabwean government is calling on employers across sectors to prioritise the recruitment of people with disabilities, as part of its broader commitment to promoting equal opportunities and fostering social inclusion. A report by ZBC News, a TV BRICS partner, quoted Mr Edgar Moyo, the country’s Public Service, Labour andContinue Reading
Support women in giving children best start in life- NGO
2025-08-05
By Nana Musa Abuja, Aug. 5, 2025(NAN) The three-tiers of government have been urged to support women in ensuring that children are given the best start in life through adequate breast feeding. Ms Mabel Ade, Executive Director, Adinya Arise Foundation (AAF), disclosed this in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
