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TotalEnergies Initiates AFCON Trophy Tour in Lagos
Lagos: TotalEnergies, the principal sponsor of the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), has commenced the AFCON Trophy Tour in Lagos. The launch event, held at the company’s headquarters in Victoria Island, featured the initial public display of the g…
Inclusion Drives Blue Economy Development, Don Asserts
Lagos: A Don, Prof. Jinadu Adele, underscored the need for inclusive governance in Nigeria, stating it as the only pathway to national development. Adele urged government at all levels to prioritize public interest in their policies and programs, part…
Foundation Launches Campaign Against Eating ‘Nzu’ to Prevent Lead Poisoning
Abuja: The C-Circle Foundation for Sustainable Health and Environment has initiated a nationwide campaign aimed at ending the consumption of ‘Nzu’ (edible clay), which is identified as a hidden source of lead poisoning in Nigeria. The campaign aligns …
Group Targets 80% Appropriate Cancer Treatment in Nigeria by 2030
Lagos: The Roche Products Ltd. has announced an ambitious goal to increase the percentage of breast cancer patients receiving appropriate treatment in Nigeria from the current 65% to 80% by 2030. This announcement was made by Dr. Ladi Hamed, the Gener…
Developing Nigeria’s Livestock Industry, Our Priority – Minister
Abuja: The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Maiha, stated that Nigeria is focusing on ensuring food security and enhancing global competitiveness by transforming the country’s livestock industry. Speaking at the 2025 Animal Science Meetin…
Tinubu’s Administration Initiates Long-Lasting Road Projects in Nigeria: Umahi
Abuja: The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has announced that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is committed to ending over 30 years of substandard road construction in Nigeria by implementing durable infrastructure projects across the country. D…
BPP Reiterates Commitment to Enhance Nigeria’s Public Procurement System
Abuja: The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has reaffirmed its dedication to improving Nigeria’s public procurement system by emphasising professionalism and capacity building for procurement officers. Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, the Director-General of…
Sasakawa and AGRA Launch Project to Support 100,000 Farmers in Kaduna and Niger
Kaduna: The Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) has launched a three-year agricultural project aimed at supporting 100,000 small-scale farmers in Kaduna and Niger states to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of maize and soybean crops.
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FG Releases N2.3bn to University Unions to Clear Arrears
Abuja: The Federal Government has disbursed N2.3 billion to unions in federal universities to address the backlog of arrears. This move is part of a broader initiative to bolster the tertiary education sector through fiscal interventions, policy refor…
122,000 Children Enrolled in School Amid Crisis in North-West Nigeria
Kaduna: No fewer than 122,050 children affected by crises in Sokoto, Katsina, and Zamfara States have been enrolled in schools by Save the Children International (SCI) through its ‘Education Cannot Wait (ECW)’ project. Mrs. Atine Lewi, the SCI Program…