Lagos: The Women in Oil and Gas (WEOG) has emphasized the importance of sustainable awareness creation in advancing climate action initiatives in anticipation of the 2025 World Decarbonisation Day. The group articulated this during the Pre-Decarbonisation Day webinar held in Lagos. According to News Agency of Nigeria, WEOG is a forum established to promote gender […]
Day: August 6, 2025
Enugu Govt. Inaugurates Food Distribution Programme for Vulnerable Households
Enugu: Enugu State Government has inaugurated the state’s sustainable food distribution programme aimed at providing food items to vulnerable households to eliminate hunger and improve nutrition in the state. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the programme is designed to provide food items monthly to vulnerable households for 12 consecutive months, with the food items […]
NSC-FCT President Pledges Safer Shipping, Financial Reforms
Abuja: Mr John Ugwu, the newly elected President of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council Association, FCT chapter (NSC-FCT), has pledged to prioritise safer shipping practices and tackle pressing financial challenges affecting members. Ugwu made the pledge following his victory over Mr Mohammed Patigi by 31 votes to 10 in the chapter’s keenly contested election. According to […]
Tinubu Announces Free Healthcare for Retirees, Addresses Police Pension Concerns
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate rollout of free healthcare for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). He has also mandated the prompt implementation of overdue pension increases and a minimum pension guarantee to protect vulnerable retirees. These initiatives, announced through a statement by his Spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, are seen […]
CHEDI Empowers Over 150 Women on Breastfeeding in FCT
Abuja: The Citizens’ Health Education and Development Initiative (CHEDI) has empowered over 150 women in the FCT with life-saving knowledge on breastfeeding practices. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the initiative was part of activities to mark the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week. The one-day sensitisation and advocacy programme, held at the Kuchiko Primary Healthcare Centre […]