By Itohan Abara-Laserian Dr Chichi Aniagolu, Regional Director, Ford Foundation West Africa, has charged local philanthropists and governments to fill emerging gaps and play vital
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Nigerian Academy of Engineering unveils competition for professionals with creativity
By Olatunde Ajayi The Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAEng) has unveiled inaugural Innovation Competition to encourage and reward innovative works in Nigeria. Its President, Prof.
Institute seeks partnership to make justice affordable, accessible
By Ebere Agozie Mr Sam Muller, the Chief Executive Officer of the Hague Institute for Innovation of Law, has called for partnerships to ensure affordable
Expert urges FG to digitalise health sector
By Salisu Sani-Idris A digital public health expert, Zaid Olanrewaju, has urged the Federal Government to digitalise the country’s health sector to improve healthcare service
Forum partners NASSCO to advance Nigeria’s Social Protection Policy
By Ahmed Ubandoma The National Social Protection Forum (NSPF), has called for closer collaboration with the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO), to enhance coordination
Dev’t organisation underscores need for media credibility, trust building
By Patricia Amogu Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI ) for reporters without borders has emphasised the need to build trust and set credibility standards for better
Wike seeks partnership with Daewoo on luxury hotels to promote tourism
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has sought partnership with Daewoo for the construction of five-star hotel
Abuja Enterprise Agency empowers 4,224 women entrepreneurs in 5 years
By Philip Yatai The Abuja Enterprise Agency (AEA) says it has provided business development and support services to 4,224 women entrepreneurs in the past five
NDLEA’s Buba Marwa, clinches Transformational Leader of the Year Award
By Ibironke Ariyo Retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, the Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has been recognised as the Transformational Leader of the
NBC signs MoU with OSPRE to promote peaceful coexistence among neighbouring countries
By Philip Yatai The National Boundary Commission (NBC), on Thursday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience, National Centre
SDGs: Nigeria, others call for inclusive global tax system
By Cecilia Ologunagba Nigeria and the African Group on Thursday called for an equitable and fair international tax system toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
Nigeria moves to boost palm oil production through climate-smart agriculture
By Bukola Adewumi The National Initiative for Sustainable and Climate-Smart Oil Palm Smallholder (NI-SCOPS) in collaboration with Solidaridad, IDH and other stakeholders are strategising on
Jaan Roose dazzles Lagos residents with slacklining skills
By Olanrewaju Akojede Jaan Roose, a 31-year old Estonian, on Thursday dazzled Lagosians with his slacklining skills on a suspended 66m (217 ft) rope tied
Germany sees Nigeria as strong partner in preserving int’l order – Envoy
By Maureen Okon Germany says it considers Nigeria as a strong partner in preserving international order. The German Ambassador to Nigeria Mrs Annett Günther, said this
Curb examination malpractice, Sule tells WAEC
By Awayi Kuje Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa has urged the Nigeria National Committee (NNC) of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to intensify efforts