Franca Ofili The Federal Government has inaugurated a strategic initiative to unlock land resources within 42 National Youth Development Centres to promote youth participation in agribusiness and expand economic opportunities nationwide. Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, announced the initiative in Abuja, during the inauguration of the YouthContinue Reading
The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, says Nigeria’s military still maintains control over insecurity in spite of renewed terrorist attacks in the North EastContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Dr Gidado Mustapha, Executive Director, KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, Netherlands says Nigeria’s heavy reliance on imported diagnostic tools and laboratory supplies is weakening the country’s health system and exposing it to global disruptions. Mustapha said this in Abuja at the National Summit on Diagnostics, while delivering a lectureContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chartered Institute of Management and Leadership Professionals Nigeria Limited, aimed at converting research results into enterprise innovation and socio-economic impact nationwide. Dr Maryam Ismaila, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth Development, said this inContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Residents of Bondon Ward in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State have embarked on a self-help project to construct a double-cell ring culvert on a road that connects 10 communities. The District Head of Bondon, Moro’a Chiefdom, Mr Jonathan Mamam, disclosed this on Wednesday, in aContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Nigeria has secured the right to host the fifth edition of the biannual Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in 2027, with a pledge to accelerate and transform intra-African trade and investment. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, affirmed Nigeria’s pride at the development duringContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The African Girl Guide (AGG) has urged for increased investment in young women’s leadership, saying mentorship, strategic support and opportunities are crucial to raising confident and ethical future female leaders. Dr Jindu Elueze, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the AGG, made the remark while marking theContinue Reading
By Uchenna Eletuo Mrs Evelyn Joshua, the Pastor and Leader of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), on Sunday, said that the Emmanuel TV interface with the Church had been 20 years of celebrating impactful gospel evangelism and help to the needy. Evelyn Joshua, widow ofContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has urged women entrepreneurs to tap into global markets, saying their active participation is crucial to accelerating Nigeria’s non-oil export growth. Mrs Nonye Ayeni, Executive Director of the NEPC, made the remark at the Women-led Export Business in Nigeria, “Her ShowcaseContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government says the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project will play a critical role in boosting irrigation, integrating reliable power solutions and strengthening national food security. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, said this at the second meeting ofContinue Reading
