Abuja: The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology has refuted a recent media report which labelled the Minister, Chief Uche Nnaji, as a ‘sleeping minister’. The ministry, in a statement signed by the Senior Special Adviser, Administrat…
Abuja: The Federal Government announced on Monday that it plans to foster public trust in biotech innovations to enhance the nation’s agricultural sector. Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, the Director-General of the National Biotechnology Research and Develo…
Ogun: Team Delta has extended its lead on the official medals table of the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun to 188 medals. Delta, with a clear lead over the 29 other states, has so far won 78 gold, 46 silver, and 64 bronze medals.
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Abuja: Some sports enthusiasts have emphasised the importance of youth empowerment and social cohesion in achieving lasting peace in the country.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the enthusiasts made the call in Abuja at the closing of the 2nd …
Abuja: Some school children in Bwari Area Council of the FCT have appealed to striking teachers in the six-area councils to consider their plights and call off their two-month industrial action. The children made their appeal during an interview with …
Benin City: The Director-General of the Edo State Diaspora Agency, Dr. Loretta Ogboro-Okor, has revealed that Edo State contributes an estimated 31 percent of Nigeria’s total diaspora remittances, marking it as a significant contributor to the country…
Abuja: The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has called on stakeholders to reaffirm their commitment to safeguarding the health and future of Nigerian children as Nigeria celebrates Children’s Day. Dr. Temitope Ilori, Director-General of …
Abuja: A nationwide survey by Invictus Africa, a civic-tech organisation, reveals that 50.7 per cent of Nigeria’s population remain unfamiliar with the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act. This insight comes a decade after the law was enac…