Abuja: The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) and Grey Child Foundation have inaugurated a nationwide programme aimed at tackling the root causes of violence and fostering peace across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. The National Coordinator o…
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FG and NWAPDI Launch Initiative to Empower Women and Youth in Nigerian Agriculture
Abuja: The Nigerian Women for Agricultural Progressive and Development Initiative (NWAPDI) has announced a new initiative aimed at empowering women farmers and young people in the agriculture sector across Nigeria. Speaking at the official launch of t…
Read MoreFood Security: FG Partners NWAPDI on Digital Trade Initiative for Women Farmers
Abuja: The Federal Government is collaborating with the Nigeria Women in Agriculture Progressive Development Initiative (NWAPDI) to equip small holder farmers with the tools to thrive in a technology-driven marketplace. The Minister of State for Agric…
Read MoreBe Cautious About AI, V-C Tells Scholars
Nsukka: Prof. Simon Ortuanya, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), has advised scholars to exercise caution in their application of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Ortuanya made this statement in Nsukka, Enugu State, during the…
Read MoreFCTA Receives 4 CNG Hybrid Buses to Enhance Public Transportation
Abuja: The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has received four 50-seater hybrid Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses from the Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI) to improve public transportation in the territory. While receiving the keys i…
Read MoreCISLAC Calls for Local Government Autonomy and Empowerment of Traditional Institutions
Abuja: The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has urged for the revitalization of traditional institutions and the restoration of local government autonomy to enhance grassroots development. CISLAC Executive Director, Mr. Auwal Rafsanj…
Read MoreTuggar Urges Deeper Nigeria-Germany Cultural Relations
Abuja: Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has underscored the need for investors to leverage Nigeria-Germany cultural ties to drive the country’s growth. Tuggar gave the advice while receiving the Salute Nigeria Initiative, orga…
Read MoreNCoS Releases 28,149 Inmates Following Payment of Fines and Compensation in 2024
Abuja: The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has announced that 28,149 inmates were released nationwide in 2024 after the payment of fines and compensations. Deputy Controller General of NCoS, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, revealed this during the third publi…
Read MoreNew Tenancy Bill to Guard Against Exploitation, Says Lagos Lawmaker
Lagos: A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Stephen Ogundipe, has announced that the new Tenancy Bill aims to protect tenants from exploitation by estate agents. Ogundipe, who serves as the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, …
Read MoreFoundation Mentors Over 350 First Class Muslim Graduates on Career Development
Ikeja: The First Class Muslim Foundation has successfully trained and mentored more than 350 first-class graduates on career development over a span of seven years. Dr. Sulaimon Ogunmuyiwa, the Chairman of the Board of Incorporated Trustees of the Fir…
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