Abuja: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says having a sub-regional Standby Force (ESF) that can be swiftly deployed to quell conflicts is critical to ensuring peace, security, and development. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Amb. Abdel-Fatah Musah, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, emphasized the importance of the ESF […]
Month: August 2025
First Lady Donates N1bn to Support Niger State Disaster and Banditry Victims
Minna: The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has made a significant donation of N1 billion to the Niger State government. This contribution is aimed at aiding victims of natural disasters and banditry attacks within the state. The announcement was made during the inauguration of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Women Empowerment Programme in Minna. According […]
FG Approves Model Veterinary Hospital for Gombe
Gombe: The Federal Government, through the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), has approved the establishment of a model veterinary hospital in Gombe State. The National Project Coordinator of L-PRES, Mr. Sanusi Abubakar, made this known during a two-day technical visit to the state. Abubakar led the site assessment team to inspect progress at […]
Women in Oil and Gas Advocate for Climate Communication Ahead of World Decarbonisation Day
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 […]
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 […]