Businesses By Oluwatope Lawanson The Federal Government says it will continue to support indigenous companies to survive and excel, as a strategy to transform the economy. Vice-President Kashim Shettima gave the assurance during a visit  to mark the 20th anniversary of SecureID Manufacturing Facility at Iyana-Isolo, in Lagos. The NewsContinue Reading

Empowerment By Ibrahim Kado The Federal Government has reassured its commitment to supporting the Chibok girls, currently studying at America University of Nigeria (AUN) in Yola. Hajiya Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, the Minister of Women Affairs, said this in an interview with newsmen shortly after a visit to the girls at AUNContinue Reading

By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu President Bola Tinubu has pledged to provide the enabling environment for productivity in tertiary institutions through funding and infrastructure support. Tinubu made the promise on Thursday at the 36th Convocation Ceremonies of Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) in Lagos. A total of 8,139 students set of theContinue Reading

By Philip Yatai The Women Affairs Secretariat, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has begun mobilising support for women, experiencing menopause for households’ stability and general wellbeing of families. The Mandate Secretary of the secretariat, Dr Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, said that the move was part of the secretariat’s efforts to promote emotionalContinue Reading

By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has solicited the support of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), to deploy technology in disaster management. Mr Abdulrahman Mohammed, acting Director-General (D-G) of the department, made the call when he visited the D-G of the agency,Continue Reading

By Eric James Ochigbo Some stakeholders in the agricultural sector have called for the Federal Government’s support for agroecology to enhance production of healthier food and to ensure environmental sustainability in Nigeria. The stakeholders made the call on Thursday in Abuja, at the second regional workshop on agroecology organised byContinue Reading