Abuja: Hundreds of children across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have received life-saving polio vaccines, thanks to an initiative by the Rotary Club, District 9127, RC Abuja, Maitama. Speaking at a medical outreach event in Abaji, Abuja, the Di…
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Stocks Extend Gains by N1.45trn Amid Renewed Interest
Lagos: The stock market sustained its upward trend on Wednesday as market capitalisation rose by N1.446 trillion or 0.50 per cent to close at N97.580 trillion. The growth was driven by renewed investor interest in heavyweight stocks such as Aso Saving…
Read MoreSecurity Challenges: Army Chief Harps on Continuous Training, Operational Readiness
Abuja: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, emphasized the importance of sustained and realistic training to enhance the Nigerian Army’s operational readiness in tackling the nation’s complex security challenges. This statement wa…
Read MoreStakeholders Urge Amupitan to Build on Yakubu’s INEC Achievements
Abuja: Political stakeholders, on Wednesday, urged the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, to consolidate on achievements recorded by his predecessor, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. They said that the nex…
Read MorePPFN Urges Federal Government to Integrate Reproductive Health into School Curriculum
Abuja: Dr Okai Haruna, the Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN), has called on the Federal Government to integrate Comprehensive Life-Skill and Health Education into the school curriculum to enhance awareness among stu…
Read MoreAssociation Encourages Nigerian Youths to Pursue Careers in Livestock Farming
Abuja: The Abuja Chapter of the Animal Science Association of Nigeria (ASAN) has hosted a quiz competition aimed at inspiring young Nigerians to consider livestock agriculture as a viable career path. The event, held in the capital city, provided a pl…
Read MoreGroup Urges Federal Government to Establish National Day for Single Parenting
Abuja: A gender-based organization, The Memunat Single Mother and Child Initiative, has made a public appeal to the Federal Government to officially designate a National Day for Single Parenting. This initiative aims to facilitate the raising of child…
Read MoreIEEE in Talks with Nokia to Showcase Startups at 2025 Summit
Abuja: The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) says it is in talks with Nokia in order to showcase startups at the upcoming Connecting the Unconnected (CTU) Africa Summit 2025. IEEE General Conference Chair for the summit, Chukwuem…
Read MoreTanker Explosion: Federal Government Condoles with Niger State
Abuja: The Federal Government has extended its condolences to the government and people of Niger State following a petrol tanker explosion in Essa, Katcha Local Government Area, which resulted in multiple casualties and injuries. Alhaji Mohammed Idris…
Read MoreAlzheimer Advocacy: ACCI and NGOs Urge Policymakers to Enhance Disease Treatment and Awareness
Abuja: The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and Caring Lot International Initiative (CLII), an NGO, have called on policymakers to prioritise improving Alzheimer’s disease treatment and increasing awareness of its effects. Mrs. Lawunmi Is…
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