Women task to promote religious freedom, peace in Nigeria
By Justina Auta Stakeholders in Abuja on Wednesday urged women to unite in promoting peace and religious freedom to tackle religious persecution and violence in Nigeria. They made the call…
Over 70% of Africa affected by insecurity – Expert
By Sumaila Ogbaje Mr Patrick Agbambu, International Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of Africa Security Watch, says over 70 per cent of Africa remains affected by various levels of insecurity.…
Kingibe hosts free medical outreach for indigent citizens
By Perpetua Onuegbu Sen. Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Territory (FCT), has organised a free medical outreach for indigent citizens in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) who cannot afford eye…
Nigeria, German agency partner to facilitate talent export
By Lucy Ogalue The National Talent Export Programme (NATEP) and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) are partnering to enhance opportunities for Nigerian talents in the global space. Dr…
Nigeria, others yet to harness enormous opportunities in organic agriculture –experts
Experts in organic agriculture have called for more concerted efforts by stakeholders for Nigeria and other West Africa
New ICAN chairman of Nyanya-Mararaba and District Society pledges to enhance professionalism
New President of Nyanya-Mararaba and District Society, Mrs Onilede Oluwafunmilayo Iyanu (2nd Left), Rep of ICAN President Mrs Lucy Okena (3rd Left) and Rep of Registrar of ICAN, Mr Adamu…
Police confirm killings of 2 in Ebonyi State
The Police Command in Ebonyi State, on Tuesday, has confirmed the attack and killing of two persons by yet to be identified gunmen at Isu in Onicha Local Government Area…
Organisation distributes food items worth N15m to FCT communities
By Justina Auta, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA A group known as Emmanuel TV Partners, on Sunday, distributed food items worth over N15 million in FCT communities. Mrs Ogechi Tagbo, Coordinator…
FG yet to implement public varsities exit from IPPIS five months after—ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Abuja Zone has called for the implementation of exit from the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) without further delay. The Coordinator,…
HPV: Stakeholders calls for prioritisation of vaccination for Girls
Stakeholders have called for the prioritisation of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among Nigerian girls aged 9 to 14 to combat the virus and promote mental well-being in the country. They…
I-G inaugurates Schools Protection Squad in Niger
The Inspector – General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has inaugurated the Schools Protection Squad (SPS) in Niger state as part of the safe schools initiative. The I-G inaugurated…
Coalition advocates adequate budgeting for education to mitigate learning crisis
By NAN The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) has called for adequate budgetary allocation for the education sector to mitigate against out-of-school issues and learning crisis.…
Group hails defence chief on multi-agency engagements, coordination
By Sumaila Ogbaje, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA Security Assessment Group (SAG), a civil society organisation, has commended the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, for the strategic engagement…
Tinubu inherited a dire situation – Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu’s administration inherited a dire situation when it took over in 2023. Shettima stated this on Thursday in Abuja when he hosted a delegation…
Idumota fire: NEMA cautions traders on safety
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised traders at Dosumu Market, Idumota, Lagos, to reinforce the security architecture of the market to ensure safety of their lives and property.…