Rio de Janeiro: Nigeria is set to showcase its efforts in promoting Media and Information Literacy (MIL) at the 12th edition of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) summit, GlobalFact12. The summit is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, June 25, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Organized by the United States-based Poynter Institute, it serves as the […]
Month: June 2025
Imo State Debt Profile Reduced by 23 Percent: Uzodimma
Owerri: Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has announced a significant reduction in the state’s debt profile, decreasing from N126 billion to N97 billion, marking a 23 percent reduction. Uzodimma made this declaration during a ‘State of the State Address’ presented at the House of Assembly on Tuesday. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the governor […]
Oyo Assembly Advocates for Mental Health Education in Schools
Ibadan: The Oyo State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed a motion advocating the integration of mental health education, counselling services, and structured support systems across schools in the state. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the house expressed concern over the alarming statistics and emotional struggles of students dealing with depression, anxiety, bullying, and […]
NAPTIN Collaborates with PMI to Train 4,000 Nigerian Youths in Meter Installation
Abuja: The National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) has announced a collaboration with the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI) to train 4,000 Nigerian youths in electricity meter installation. The Director-General of NAPTIN, Mr Ahmed Nagode, disclosed this during a one-day Stakeholders Engagement Workshop held in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the workshop, themed […]
Tinubu Celebrates Nigerian Comedy Icon Alibaba on His 60th Birthday
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Nigeria’s comedy icon, Alibaba Akpobome, on the occasion of his 60th birthday, praising his pioneering contributions. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the President described Alibaba as a cultural force who reshaped Nigerian entertainment and gave comedy its rightful place as a professional and honorable career […]