Uyo: The Commander, 2 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Alexander Tawasimi, has urged residents of Akwa Ibom to support the army with credible intelligence to tackle insecurity and crime. Tawasimi made the call on Thursday when members of the Correspondents Chapel, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Akwa Ibom, visited him. According to News Agency of Nigeria, […]
Day: July 10, 2025
UN Warns Floods May Unleash Toxic Chemicals, Pose Risk to Elderly and Ecosystems
Abuja: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has warned that rising floodwaters, driven by climate change, may remobilise dangerous chemicals long buried in the earth. The warning is contained in its newly released Frontiers 2025 report, titled ‘The Weight of Time – Facing a New Age of Challenges for People and Ecosystems’. UNEP stated that […]
UNICEF Appeals to Kebbi House of Assembly for Child Benefit Allowance
Birnin kebbi: UNICEF has appealed to the Kebbi House of Assembly to set up a committee on the Child Protection Act to facilitate the inclusion of an allowance for children in the state. The UNICEF’s Chief of Field Office, in-charge of Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara, Mr. Micheal Juma, made the appeal during a courtesy visit […]
Nigeria and UAE Forge Partnership to Enhance Digital Skills for Youth
Abuja: The Federal Government has sealed a landmark partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to equip Nigerian youth with cutting-edge digital skills, entrepreneurial training, and global exposure. This initiative is designed to foster innovation, enhance job creation, and integrate Nigeria’s youth into the global digital economy. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the move […]