FOCI Decries Loss of 41,000 Workers, Seeks Intervention
Abuja: The Federation of Construction Industry (FOCI) says Nigeria’s construction sector has lost about 41,000 workers in the last two years, seeking urgent intervention to prevent further decline. FOCI President and Chairman of Council, High Chief Vi…
ECOWAS Court Trains Journalists to Enhance Understanding of Its Mandate
Abuja: The ECOWAS Court of Justice on Wednesday launched a three-day training program for journalists from Member States to enhance the accuracy and public understanding of the Court’s mandate and jurisprudence. The training, taking place in Abuja, ai…
Active Citizen Participation Essential for Transparent Governance, Says CISLAC and Partners
Abuja: The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and its partners have reiterated the vital role of active citizen participation in fostering transparent and accountable governance across Nigeria. The organisations made the call during th…
Actors Guild and Fans Mourn Late Nollywood Veteran Olu Jacobs
Lagos: The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Abubakar Yakubu, has mourned veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs, describing his death as the loss of a colossus of African film. Olusoji Jacobs, son of the deceased, announced his fat…
Expert Urges Nigeria to Leverage Sporting Events for Tourism, Economic Growth
Lagos: Kweku Tandoh, Chief Operating Officer of the African Table Tennis Federation, has urged Nigeria to leverage sporting events to drive tourism and economic development. Tandoh made the call while speaking on ‘Hosting Sporting Events and Their Imp…
Unions Reject TUC Suspension, Demand Reversal of King’s College Concession
Abuja: Some unions under the auspices of the Joint Workers Council of the Federal Ministry of Education have rejected the suspension of industrial action announced by the Trade Union Congress (TUC). The unions also demanded that the concession of King…
FG, Unions Meet Over King’s College Concession
RMAFC Trains Personnel to Enhance Revenue Integrity and Accountability
Kaduna: The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has announced the completion of a training program for its personnel aimed at promoting revenue integrity, institutional accountability, and effective internal controls. This in…
Dangote Unveils N2.15 Trillion IPO to Democratise Wealth Creation
Nigeria, Murdoch University Strengthen Mining Collaboration
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WAFU-U17: Flamingos’ 20-Player Squad Arrive Cote d’Ivoire
Abidjan: Nigeria’s female U-17 team, the Flamingos, have arrived in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, on their way to the city of Yamoussoukro for the 2nd WAFU-B U-17 girls’ tournament. The team, led by coach Hakeem Busari, departed from Abuja on Monday morning…
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WASPEN Seeks Hospital Nutrition Care in National Agenda
Lagos: The West African Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN) has urged the Federal Government to include hospital-based nutrition care in the National Nutrition Agenda. President of WASPEN, Dr. Teresa Pounds, made the call on Tuesday …
WASPEN Seeks Hospital Nutrition Care in National Agenda
Lagos: The West African Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN) has urged the Federal Government to include hospital-based nutrition care in the National Nutrition Agenda. President of WASPEN, Dr. Teresa Pounds, made the call on Tuesday …
WASPEN Seeks Hospital Nutrition Care in National Agenda
Lagos: The West African Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (WASPEN) has urged the Federal Government to include hospital-based nutrition care in the National Nutrition Agenda. President of WASPEN, Dr. Teresa Pounds, made the call on Tuesday …
Abuja: Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has extended his felicitations to Pope Leo XIV on his 71st birthday, commending the Pope’s leadership and dedication to global peace.
According to News Agency of Ni…
Rainbow Coalition Mobilising Support for Tinubu’s Re-Election, Not APC – Wike
Abuja: Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, has reiterated his Rainbow Coalition’s support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Wike gave the assurance in a statement issued by his Senior Specialist Ass…
Centre Urges Nigerians to Actively Safeguard Democracy Ahead of 2027 Polls
Abuja: Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) has called on Nigerians to actively participate in safeguarding the democratic process ahead of the 2027 general elections. Executive Director of CTA, Faith Nwadishi, made the call in a statement issued on…
Azerbaijan Movement Rallies Grassroots Support for APC in Lagos Ahead of 2027 Elections
Lagos: A group, Azerbaijan Movement, on Monday launched grassroots mobilisation for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, targeting early voter support ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Convener of the movement, Mr Abayomi Omotayo…
Abuja: Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), in collaboration with Penn State University, USA, has launched an international summit aimed at promoting wellness and intersectional perspectives. The Vice-Chancellor of LASUED, Prof. Bidemi Lafiaj…
Lagos Lawmaker Distributes 400 Free GCE Forms to Promote Education
Alausa Defends King’s College Concession, Cites Infrastructure Decay
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DFQT+ Platform Enhances Food Fortification Monitoring and Traceability in Nigeria
Lagos: The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has announced that the Digital Fortification Quality Traceability Plus (DFQT+) platform is bolstering the monitoring of food fortification efforts, enhancing traceability, and allowing for the swift i…
Oyo and UNICEF Introduce Digital Learning Passport for Enhanced Education Access
Ibadan: The Oyo State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has rolled out the Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP) to enable better access to quality education. The NLP is an online e-learning platform with mobile an…
Chemists Urge Increased Investment in Research for Industrial Growth
Abuja: The Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN) has called for increased investment in research, innovation, and industry partnerships to translate scientific discoveries into industrial value. CSN President, Prof. Rufus Sha’atu, made the call at the ong…
IFAD Investments Empower Nearly 97,000 Women in Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector
Abuja: The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has reported that its investments in Nigeria have positively impacted 96,827 women, enhancing their agricultural productivity, financial inclusion, and economic opportunities.
Accordi…
Oyelade Inaugurates FAJO Foundation, Reaches Out to IDPs on 50th Birthday
Abuja: Mr Femi Oyelade, Chief Executive Officer of SAY IT LOUD AFRICA, has inaugurated the FAJO Foundation as part of activities to mark his 50th birthday. Oyelade, who is also a Brand and Events Consultant, launched the foundation with an outreach to…
NCWS and WAANSA Partner to Champion Peace Initiatives Ahead of 2027 Elections
Abuja: The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) has pledged to collaborate with the West Africa Action Network on Small Arms (WAANSA) Nigeria to promote peace and prevent violence ahead of the 2027 polls. NCWS National President, Mrs. Edna Azura…
CAC Calls for Harmonisation of Beneficial Ownership Registers to Strengthen Transparency
Abuja: The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has called for harmonisation of Nigeria’s beneficial ownership registers to strengthen transparency and accountability. The CAC Registrar-General, Hussaini Magaji, made the call at a one-day stakeholder wo…
Edo Seeks Early Intervention to Address Erosion and Flooding
Benin: The Edo Flood, Erosion and Watershed Management Agency (EDOFEWMA) has called for early intervention in erosion-prone areas to prevent incipient gullies from developing into major disasters. The Chief Executive Officer of EDOFEWMA, Mr. Mohammed …
Nigeria Can Break Technology Dependence with Indigenous Talent – Ex-DICON DG
Abuja: Retired Maj.-Gen. Nnaemeka Maduegbunam, former Director-General of DICON, has urged Nigeria to harness indigenous talents to achieve self-reliance in science and technology.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Maduegbunam made the call in hi…