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September 26, 2024
UNGA79: Elumelu champions food security, youth empowerment
Africa’s philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, has reiterated his commitment to promoting financial inclusion, youth empowerment and food security for a sustainable future.
Elumelu said this during a high-level meeting held on the sidelines of the ongoing 7…
World Tourism Day: FTAN celebrates practitioners for upholding peace initiative
The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has commended tourism practitioners across the country for their resilience and quest to upscale the industry and uphold peace initiative.
Mr Nkereuwem Onung, National President of FTAN, gave …
Mental healthcare crucial in peace building – U. S. Institute
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP), has emphasised the vital role of mental healthcare in fostering resilient and peaceful societies.
Dr Chris Kwaja, USIP’s Country Director, made the emphasis in Abuja, at the National Dialogue on Integrati…
FG’ll register, tax foreigners earning income in Nigeria – Presidential aide
Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, says foreigners earning income in Nigeria will henceforth pay taxes under a proposed amendment to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Bill, 2024.
Onanuga sai…
Tinubu’s economic policies achieving desired results – Presidential aides
Mr O’tega Ogra, the Senior Special Assistant to the President, Digital Communication and Engagement, on Wednesday, said the economic policies of the Federal Government were achieving the desired results.
Ogra said this while briefing State House cor…
Tinubu felicitates Oba Rashidi Ladoja at 80
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday congratulated Oba Rashidi Ladoja as he marked his 80th birthday.
The president described Ladoja, who clocked 80 on Wednesday, as an accomplished businessman who served as Governor of Oyo State from 2003 to 2007.
I…
Foundation calls for end to femicide in Nigeria
Fame Foundation, a gender biased Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has called for an end to all forms of femicide in Nigeria.
Femicide is the act of killing a woman by a domestic partner or a member of a criminal enterprise.
The Executive Direct…
NCF set for cricket festival in October
No fewer that 1000 school girls are expected to take part in the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC)/Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) Women’s Criio Festival.
Uyi Akpata, president of the NCF, said this on Tuesday at a media briefing aimed a…
Nigeria beats Malawi by 86 runs in Cricket World Cup qualifier
Nigeria’s U-19 Women’s Cricket team, on Wednesday, defeated Malawi by 86 runs to finish top in Group B of the ongoing Africa U-19 World Cup qualifiers in Rwanda.
The win for Nigeria makes it three wins in three games and sets a mouth-watering semifi…
NAN pledges support for efficient energy consumption campaign
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has assured the Nigeria Sustainable Cooling Project (NSCP) of support in its campaign for efficient energy consumption in the country.
Malam Ali M. Ali, Managing Director of NAN, said this when a delegation from the …