Abuja: The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) claims to have a significant influence on the policy direction of mineral development within the country. NMGS President, Prof. Akinade Olatunji, expressed this during a news conference held in…
Abuja: Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to empowering women across all sectors in the country. Sulaiman-Ibrahim stated this at the tee-off ceremony of the 26th edition of the IBB Lad…
Kano: The Federal Government has commenced the construction of the Sustainable and Emerging Technologies Institute (SETI) at Bayero University Kano (BUK) New Campus. The project, spearheaded by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastru…
Abuja: Dr Timipah West, a Paediatric Oncologist at the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital in Bayelsa, has called for the establishment of dedicated paediatric oncology centres across all the geopolitical zones in Nigeria. West made the call duri…
Lagos: Annually, on February 15, the International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) is commemorated worldwide to raise awareness about childhood cancer and offer support to patients, survivors, and their families. In Nigeria, individuals who have survived …
Sokoto: The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has thrown his weight behind the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)’s campaign for a safer road environment. The Sultan declared his support while receiving the FRSC Corps M…
Kano: The Kano State government has allocated over N1 billion to purchase ten high-capacity water pumps aimed at revitalizing the state’s water supply system. Commissioner for Water Resources, Umar Doguwa, announced this initiative during an inspectio…
Addis Ababa: Nigeria’s first lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has been elected as a member of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) Steering Committee. Mrs Tinubu was elected on Saturday during the 29th Ordinary General Assembly …