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RUWASSA and Wastebox Campaign Against Open Defecation Targets Abuja Streets and Motorparks

Abuja: The Federal Capital Territory Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Directorate (RUWASSA), in collaboration with Wastebox Ltd, a waste management company, launched a campaign against open defecation on the streets and motorparks of Abuja. The campaign, titled ‘Clean FCT: Use the Toilet,’ commenced at the Area 1 temporary motorpark and extended through several motorparks within […]

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Anglican Primate Suggests Collaborative Approach to Advance Education

Abuja: Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), advocates for collaboration among government, private, and religious sectors to enhance educational development. Ndukuba made this statement at the maiden graduation ceremony of the Diocese of Abuja, Anglican International Academy (AIA) in Zhidu, Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the clergy […]

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Tunji-Ojo and Shehu Sani to Attend Inaugural CSOs Summit in Abuja

Abuja: No fewer than 800 affiliate members are expected to attend the inaugural Civil Society Summit to be hosted by the National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) in Abuja. The Executive Director of NCSCN, Mr. Blessing Akinlosotu, announced in a statement that the two-day event would take place at the Rotunda Hall, Federal Ministry […]

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APWEN Calls for Increased Support to Boost Female Leadership in Engineering Profession

Lagos: The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has called on government entities, industry stakeholders, and other partners to support initiatives aimed at enhancing female leadership within the engineering profession. The appeal was made during a virtual public lecture themed ‘Engineering to Lead: Empowering Women to Rise’, jointly organized by APWEN and the […]

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Nigeria, Colombia Partner to Boost Victims’ Support, Tackle Extremism

Abuja: The National Counter-Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to tackling violent extremism through inclusive dialogue, strategic partnerships, and support for victims. The National Coordinator, NCTC, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, made this announcement at a policy dialogue and training on victims’ assistance and the prevention of violent extremism held […]