By Salisu Sani-Idris Sakinah Medical Outreach in collaboration with the Medics Across Continents, on Sunday, inaugurated a surgical initiative to perform free kidney stone removal and other surgeries for over 100 underprivileged Nigerians. Prof. Aisha Abubakar, the Vice Chairman of the outreach, said this at a news conference on theContinue Reading
Chief Prince Egwuekwe, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Prince Interior Furniture and Furnishing,on Friday celebrated 25th anniversary in Nigeria’s wood industry. Egwuekwe, who is also the President of Furniture Makers Association of Nigeria, while addressing a news conference in his newly established showroom in Gwarinpa, Abuja, said Nigeria’s woodContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Africa Bridge Initiative (ABI), a non-governmental organisation, signed an agreement with Bournemouth University, UK, on Thursday to upskill Nigerians and address the issue of brain drain. The agreement was formalised at the University of Lagos during a conference organised by ABI, with the theme, ‘Digital Economy andContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia has honoured Amb. Bankole Adeoye, the African Union (AU) Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) for his “Outstanding leadership in advancing the union’s Peace and Security Agenda, particularly his contributions to Somalia’s peace efforts. Mr Ali MohamedContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development has partnered with the Ministry of Education and Mall of Fame Nigeria to boost tourism education in the state. Mr Wale Ojo-Lanre, Director-General of the Bureau, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. He said that the partnership would focusContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Amb. Bankole Adeoye, the African Union (AU) Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, has reiterated commitment to advancing the union’s Agenda 2063, with a view to promoting good governance and security on the continent. Adeoye, who is seeking reelection for the second term, made the pledgeContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP) says it will hold its 2024 national delegates convention in Lagos, from Feb. 18 to Feb. 22. Its National President, Mr Israel Eboh, who disclosed this during a press conference in Lagos, on Wednesday, said that the essenceContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The coalition of Nigerian Muslim women has commended the Federal Government for being instrumental to advancing the dignity of Hijab wearers in the country. Mrs Rukayat Dindi, the Abuja Coordinator of Hijab Rights Advocacy Initiative, made the commendation at a news conference to mark the 2025 WorldContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil), has expressed willingness to collaborate with the National Agency for the Great Green Wall ( NAGGW) on forest and desert conservation. Its President, Mr Jorge Viana, stated this in his remark when he led the agency’s delegation on aContinue Reading
