By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government on Monday, unveiled a N50million Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), aimed at promoting innovation, research excellence and entrepreneurship across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Speaking at the official launch in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said the programme represented a strategic national investmentContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu Rotary International District 9127 has expressed its commitment to promoting bonding, networking and celebrating its service ideals. The District Governor, 9127, Dame Joy Okoro, stated this at the organisation’s annual Family of Rotary Funfair in Abuja. Okoro described the occasion as “a way to unwind,” noting thatContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called for robust and cost-effective defence solutions to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to tackle evolving security threats. Oluyede, represented by the Director-General, Joint Doctrine and Warfare Centre, Maj.-Gen. Aniedi Edet, made the call at the NISECEXPO–DICON International DefenceContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has praised the courage and professionalism of two NAF Alpha Jet pilots who safely ejected after their aircraft suffered an in-flight emergency in Niger State. Aneke commended the pilots when he visited them at the hospitalContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyem Child Aid Sponsorship Awareness Foundation (CASAF) has donated school bags and education materials to pupils of LEA Primary School, Lugbe, Abuja, to boost learning. The foundation embarked on the initiative, as part of activities marking its 14th anniversary celebration. During the donation, founder of CASAF, Mrs ZainabContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu and her Ogun counterpart, Bamidele Abiodun have led a march against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The two first ladies joined the Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF) to walk across the Lekki-Ikoyi link-bridge. It was part of the annualContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has terminated the contract for the construction of the Ekim-Odukpani portion of the Calabar-Itu Highway over poor delivery. Umahi announced the termination of the contract being handled by Raycon Construction Company during an inspection tour of the Calabar-Itu Highway. HeContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. has concluded the 14th edition of its annual Sports Fiesta at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the vibrant week-long event brought together hundreds of employees for competition, camaraderie, and organisationalContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has called for stricter enforcement of accountability across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in order to rebuild public trust in government institutions. Tinubu made the call on Sunday, at the third Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service held at the State House, Abuja. TheContinue Reading
