Foundation trains 500 Almajiris on vocational skills in Kaduna
Sustainable Approach for Equity (SAFE), foundation on Tuesday said it had trained 500 Qur’anic students, known as almajiris, on different vocational skills in Kaduna. Comrade […]
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NITDA @20: FG unveils 4-year roadmap to consolidate digital economy
The Federal Government has unveiled new Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP), 2021 to 2024, for the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to align […]
FCT School trains health providers on family planning
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) School of Nursing and Midwifery, Gwagwalada, has begun a six-week intensive training for 44 health providers. The training is focused […]
FG reforms defence sector to enhance military fighting power -Minister
The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, has assured that the planned reform of the nation’s armed forces would enhance their operational efficiency and […]
NDE begins training of 1,542 youth nationwide
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has commenced training of 1,542 beneficiaries of its Advanced National Open Apprenticeship Scheme (A-NOAS) nationwide. The Acting Director General […]
Turkish citizens above 55 queue up for COVID-19 vaccines
Turkish citizens aged 55 and over flocked the hospitals after Health Minister, Fahrettin Koca, announced that the group was allowed to receive their COVID-19 vaccines, […]
INEC commences 2-day training for electoral officers in Lagos
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday commenced training for Electoral Officers and Assistant Electoral Officers (Operations) in preparation for its planned expansion of […]
Foundation to distribute electronic canes to 10,000 blind persons
The Disability Resource Foundation of Nigeria says it plans to distribute electronic canes to 10,000 blind persons in the country. Mr Salisu Ibrahim, the Chairman […]
Farmers to resuscitate coffee production through improved seeds — Association
The National Coffee and Tea Association of Nigeria (NACOFTAN) says farmers are resuscitating coffee production through improved seeds and seedlings from the Cocoa Research Institute […]
LASG trains women on maize, cassava cultivation
The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has reiterated its commitment to empower more women. Mrs Bolaji Dada, the Lagos State […]
Female aspirant wants God-fearing winner for Anambra’s November governorship election
Mrs Chidi Onyemelukwe, daughter of deceased Dr Alex Ekwueme, Nigeria’s vice-president (1979 – 1983) wants a God-fearing candidate to win Anambra’s Nov. 6 governorship election. […]
Nigeria, Brazil move to establish bilateral defence cooperation
The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, has advocated for a mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation between Nigeria and Brazil that would attract technology transfer […]
Ramadan: MURIC appeals to Nigerian Army to postpone recruits’ training
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), on Tuesday, appealed to the Nigerian Army to postpone the training of its recruits until after the Ramadan fast due […]
Anti-corruption: British Council trains 150 officials in Adamawa
The British Council has trained no fewer than 150 officials for the successful implementation of Adamawa State Anti-corruption Strategy. Dr Ada Chidi-Igbokwe, Lead Consultant Rules […]
NACA empowers youths in Adamawa
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has trained and empowered a total of 180 young people in various entrepreneurship skills in Adamawa. […]
FG pledges increased support for MSMEs
The Federal Government on Monday pledged increased support for Micro Small and Medium scale Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country to fight unemployment and spur economic […]
NALDA trains 100 Niger State rice farmers on irrigation farming
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) said on Monday in Abuja that it had trained about100 farmers on irrigation rice farming and upland rice farming. […]
Police train 100 personnel on sexual, gender violence in Kano
The Police Command in Kano State says it has trained 100 personnel and other stakeholders on Sexual and Gender Base Violence (SGBV) as part of […]
Kwara leads in maternal, child mortality reduction — Programme
Kwara is leading in maternal and child mortality reduction in the country with 68.3 per cent, Saving One Million Lives Programme For Results (SOML PforR) […]
3,600 Bauchi women to benefit from NGO empowerment program –Official
Mrs. Bukola Onyishi, Country Director, Women for Women International, an NGO, has announced that no fewer than 3,600 women in Bauchi state would be empowered […]
Students back Akpabio on review of NDDC foreign scholarships programme
Some students in the Rivers State University have commended Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Chief Godswill Akpabio, for pledging to review the Niger Delta Development […]
Agric Ministry inaugurates 4-day training for 1,110 extension agents
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, in collaboration with National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services on Monday inaugurated a four-day training for […]
Zamfara Assembly Goofed on NSA, By Lawal Ibrahim
Last Thursday, the Zamfara State House of Assembly purportedly passed a vote of no confidence on the National Security Adviser, retired Major General Babagana Monguno, […]
COVID-19: Nigeria receives 3.94 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine
An Emirate plane — Boeing 777300ER, carrying 3.94 million doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine arrives at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Abuja in […]
Dangote grooms Nigerian engineers to manage refinery complex
The Management of Dangote Oil Refinery is preparing young Nigerian graduates to take over the management of its 650,000 barrels per day single train refinery […]