The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has urged senior officers to adopt scientific, knowledge-driven and results-oriented approaches to enhance operational effectiveness in addressing evolving security threatsContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has inaugurated the National Agricultural Mechanisation Service Providers Training Programme for 4,000 trainees across the six geopolitical zones. The 10-day programme is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural mechanisation drive. The Executive Secretary of NADF, Mr Mohammed Ibrahim, said the training wasContinue Reading
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening the capacity of journalists and media stakeholders to promote accurate, balanced and impactful reporting on Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.Continue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro A health communications consultancy, Healthy Living Communications Ltd., has called on the Federal Government and healthcare institutions to prioritise equipment maintenance by investing in capacity building and training of biomedical engineers. Mr Emmanuel Oriakhi, the Chief Executive Officer of the consultancy, made the callContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Federal Government, in collaboration with UNESCO, the Government of Japan and the Pan African University (PAU), has inaugurated a master training workshop in Abuja to strengthen teachers’ professional development through mobile learning platforms. The workshop with the theme, “Empowering Female Teachers and School Leaders through IntegratingContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has commenced nationwide training of no fewer than 1,884 agricultural extension workers and food security specialists from the North Central states and FCT. The fund at the training in Lafia said it would be carried out across the country.Continue Reading
By Sunkanmi Onifade The Forum for African Women Educationists (FAWE) Nigeria, has called for the training of teachers to strengthen child protection and safeguarding practices in schools. The Chairperson of FAWE Nigeria, Mrs Jiddere Kaibo, made the call at a two-day training organised by the organisation in collaboration with theContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has concluded arrangements for nationwide screening of shortlisted candidates for the 2026 Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) further training programme to sustain and development strong global competitiveness. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Thomas Ngor, ITF’s Director, Press andContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Artificial Intelligence (AI) training to equip accountants with skills needed to remain competitive. The sixth Chairman of ICAN Gwagwalada and District Society, Mr Osanaiye Olayemi, made the commitment during his investiture in Gwagwalada,Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) says it has trained no fewer than 136,000 smallholder women farmers and young people on agroecological practices to improve productivity, livelihoods and climate resilience. Azubike Nwokoye, Food Systems Specialist, AAN, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja. He spoke on the sidelinesContinue Reading
