UNESCO appoints NSCDC FCT Commandant as focal point for safety of journalists
2026-07-16
UNESCO appoints NSCDC FCT Commandant as focal point for safety of journalistsContinue Reading
Culture powerful force for shaping nations — KCCN Director
2026-05-23
By Priscilla Osaje Mr Jeon Juho, the Director, Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria (KCCN), says culture is not only a reflection of people, but a powerful force that shapes nations across borders. Juho said this in Abuja at the commemoration of 2026 World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.Continue Reading
Argungu Fishing Festival: winner smiles home with Toyota cars, N1m
2026-02-14
By Muhammad Lawal Mr Abubakar Usman from Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi on Saturday claimed the iconic award in the famous Argungu International Fishing Festival with the biggest fish-catch weighing 59 kilogrammes. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the winner smiled home with two brand new ToyotaContinue Reading
UNESCO rallies stakeholders for science, tech devt
2025-12-16
UNESCO has urged stakeholders to ensure the implementation and effective use of the National Research and Innovation Fund (NRIF). The UN agency made the appeal at a 3-day consultation workshop on the operationalisation of Nigeria’s NRIF. The NRIF would be operational under the project: ‘’Strengthening UK-West Africa Science Technology andContinue Reading
Stakeholders convene to finalise Nigeria’s national research fund framework
2025-12-15
By Sylvester Thompson To transform Nigeria’s National Research and Innovation Fund (NRIF) from policy into practice, a critical first stakeholder workshop was convened to draft its operational roadmap for launch and governance across the country. The three-day workshop, themed “Building Partnerships for Sustainable Innovation Financing,” commenced in Abuja on MondayContinue Reading
Egypt President Al-Sisi reiterates support for El-Enany’s UNESCO D-G candidacy
2025-09-22
By Nana Musa President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of Egypt says support for the Egyptian candidate for UNESCO, Khaled El-Enany, will maintain African unity and solidarity in the comity of nations. In a letter by Mohamed Fouad, Egyptian ambassador on Monday in Abuja, Al-Sisi said that the move carries strongContinue Reading
UNESCO: AU-Arab League candidate pledges dedication to people, local realities
2025-04-30
By Halima Sheji Prof. Khaled El-Enany, the African Union and League of Arab states candidate for UNESCO Director-General, says his tenure will witness more responsive approach to serving the people through exploring local realities. He said he intends to dedicate his period to education, culture, science and intercultural dialogueContinue Reading
UNESCO, UK, others provide £1.9m grant to boost tech, innovation
2025-03-21
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi UNESCO in collaboration with its partners have inaugurated the Sankore project in West Africa, to boost economic diversification and development. The programme, was inaugurated on Thursday in Abuja in partnership with Results for Development (R4D), and the UK International Development. The programme comes under the Strengthening UK-WestContinue Reading