Tag: Nigeria
WFP increases response in Nigeria, others to address rising hunger
WFP, through the programme, hopes to reach 7.3 million people as the June-August lean season is underway at a time…
Tomori kicks over Nigeria’s disinterest in WHO Africa’s regional directorship
Its purpose is to enhance the transparency fairness, and credibility of the process for nominating the Regional Director of (WHO)…
‘Enough is Enough’, Soyinka warns South African gov’t
Soyinka, among other things, spoke about his childhood, the reason he formed the Pyrates Confraternity, his activities during the Nigerian…
FG announces public holidays for Eid-el-Kabir celebration
Meanwhile, the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, had declared Sunday, June 16, as Eid-el-Kabir day. Sultan disclosed this in a…
2,500 new cases of leprosy discovered in Nigeria annually – Mission
He sensitised Nigerians that leprosy was not a death sentence, adding that it was a bacterial infection that was curable,…
11,794 Nigerians killed in lethal violence in 2023, Borno worst hit – Report
According to the report, rural banditry and kidnapping remained prevalent in many states, saying in 2023, Borno State recorded the…
How Nigeria swept West/Central Africa’s Toastmasters Public Speaking Championship
With this victory, Wayo advances to the Region Quarterfinals, where the top performers will secure a spot in the semifinals.…
Orelope-Adefulire endorses DOWA’s innovative Internship Exchange Programme
The Internship Program spans from June to August 2024 (8 - 10 weeks) and December to February, 2025 (4 -…
OSSAP-SDGs endorses on-the -job digital internship and apprenticeship programme
The On-The-Job Digital on Boarder Internship and Apprenticeship Programme is being organised in partnership with mind-the-gap with support from Google.org.…
Nigeria, Saudi Arabia to revive cargo flight operation- Keyamo
Aviation and Aerospace Minister, Mr Festus Keyamo, disclosed this on Monday when he presented his master card at the ministerial…
‘Binance executive Gambaryan seriously ill, may die in Kuje prison’, Lawyer cries out
The letter, dated and filed on May 23, which was sighted on Sunday, was titled: “Re: Charge No: FHC/ABJ/CR/128/2024 –…
Restoring the federal in the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Some positive steps towards restoring and practicing federal ethos have recently been taken. The constitutional amendments passed by the 9th…
‘This country must be restructured’, Edwin Clark tells Tinubu
The elder statesman who spoke during a church thanksgiving service held to mark his 97th birthday anniversary said Nigeria must…
Nigeria is no longer bleeding, last 12 months fulfilling – Tinubu
"It has been challenging. It has been fulfilling as well. We took over, and we have stopped the bleeding. I…
Nigeria recording significant strides under Tinubu – SGF
Speaking on other areas of achievements, the SGF said Tinubu’s commitment to enhancing the nation’s infrastructure was evident in the…
Dangote: My refinery will produce enough fuel for Nigeria’s consumption from June
The Africa's richest businessman added that by next month, the refinery will be producing refined petroleum product in a quantity…
Why I’m optimistic that Nigeria will get better soon- Information Minister
The Minister who spoke at a high-level dialogue on delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu titled, “Leveraging…
U.S., Nigeria unveil open skies air transport agreement
The bilateral agreement establishes a modern civil aviation relationship between the two countries. The mission said that the agreement was…
Tinubu receives Senegalese President Bassirou Faye in Aso Rock
The Senegalese President was received at the Aso Rock presidential villa at the forecourt of the State House at about…
Emirates announces resumption of flights to Nigeria
Emirates Airlines confirmed the the resumption of flight operations to Nigeria from 1, October 2024 in a statement on its…
What Governor Uba Sani told Prince Harry in Kaduna
Harry paid the visit to Kaduna to check on Nigerian troops who were wounded across the various theaters of operations…
Nigeria’s Defence Chief receives Prince Harry, Meghan
The Duke and Duchess arrived in Abuja on Friday and immediately visited the Light Academy in Wuse, an institution supported…
Prince Harry, Meghan arrives Nigeria Friday, to interact with wounded soldiers
While providing details of the visit, Marquis said that Prince Harry, who founded the Invictus Game, would along with his…
Tinubu returns to Nigeria Wednesday
President Tinubu had left Nigeria about three weeks ago for the Kingdom of Netherlands on an official visit on the…
We are not involved in Prince Harry, Meghan visit to Nigeria – British High Commissioner
Montgomery said this while reacting to the proposed visit of Harry and Meghan to Nigeria on the invitation of Chief…
GMO crops not needed to guarantee food security in Nigeria – Agroecology expert
The Director of the Programme of Health of Mother Health Foundation (HOMEF), Mrs Joyce Brown, stated this at a one-day…
Shettima meets U.S. Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbelll in Abuja
Deputy Secretary Campbell has been in Nigeria where he was the co-chair of the sixth U.S.-Nigeria Binational Commission (BNC) with…
Regarding the Maersk proposed investment in Nigeria
The FG statement cites direct quotes from the Maersk chairman during the meeting attended by senior officials from both sides,…
Ways to Get an Online Loan in Nigeria
A loan helps overcome some challenges, like covering your immediate grocery expenses or financing your goals. Finding a loan with…
Advocacy groups, stakeholders make case for increased inclusion of women in politics
Sydney-Jack who is the of host of Africa’s number one Policy literacy program for women Gender Agenda programme on Africa…