Skills will address 75% of joblessness in Nigeria – Mamman
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, says skilling is the only answer to the joblessness faced by 75 per cent of Nigerian school leavers. Mamman was speaking at a…
Children’s Day: Stakeholders urge FG to prioritise child’s rights
Children’s Day, Stakeholders, urge, FG, prioritise, child’s, rights, Creative-Director, Booms, Kiddies, Festival, Mila, Ajakaiye, Federal-Government, Federal, Government, Head-of-School, Namu, Legacy, Schools, Abuja, Mr-Joseph, Usman, government, Cuddle-School, Namu-Legacy-Schools, SOS, children-Villages, among-others,…
NFVCB Bans Money Ritual, Smoking Scenes In Nollywood Films
The Federal Government has banned any form of money rituals and the glamorising of vices in Nollywood films. The Executive Director and CEO of the National Film and Video Censors…
Stakeholders propose transition of HND programme to BTech
Stakeholders in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector have proposed the transition of Higher National Diploma (HND) to Bachelor of Technology (BTech). They stakeholders said this in…
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…
Commission restates commitment to ensure effective use of energy on cooling systems
By NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The Director-General of Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Mr Mustapha Abdullahi has restated the commitment of the commission to ensure effective use of energy on…
Female Guber candidate advocates breaking of barriers for women in leadership
By Emmanuel Oloniruha, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) Governorship Candidate for Edo, Madam Patience Key, urged stakeholders to create a favourable environment where women could participate…
FRSC seeks synergy with transport stakeholders to reduce road crashes
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has advocated for more collaboration with stakeholders in the transport sector to minimise rate of accidents on Nigerian roads. According to reports, the FRSC…
Gov. Sule tasks Nasarawa APC stakeholders on unity
By Awayi Kuje, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has tasked the state All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders to unite and make the party stronger. Sule…
Education reforms: Stakeholders demand review of NECO laws
Stakeholders in the education sector have called for a thorough review of existing laws governing the National Examination Council (NECO). The review according to them would instigate reforms that reflected…
Benue Govt. to construct 50 roads in 12 months
Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue says the state government will award contracts for the construction 50 roads to be completed in the next 12 months. Alia made the announcement on…
Stakeholders want arrest, prosecution of perpetrators of election violence in Nigeria
Stakeholders in the political space have called for the arrest and prosecution of perpetrators of election violence in the country to curb the trend and promote peaceful election. They said…
Group urges LASG to provide smoke-free public places
The Protecting and Activating Communities (PACT) Against Tobacco, a youth-led initiative, has called on the Lagos State Government to provide smoke-free public places to ensure implementation of the Tobacco Control…
Stakeholders harp on institutionalising research, innovation for national
The Research for Impact, Knowledge Economy and Sustainable Development (RIKE SD) and other stakeholders on Tuesday stressed the need to collaborate to institutionalise research, development and innovation for national development…
FG builds capacity of frontline workers, stakeholders to provide MIYCN services
Participants at the national training of trainers on Maternal infant and young child nutrition training course at keffi By Franca Ofili, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The Federal Government is building…