Abuja: The Federal Government has welcomed 12 Technical Aid Corps (TAC) volunteers back from Liberia after a successful 24-month mission aimed at bridging the country’s educational gap. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the volunteers were received during a debriefing exercise in Abuja on Monday to honour their contributions. Dr Yusuf Yakub, Director-General of the […]
Day: October 28, 2025
Lagos Mainland Chairman Urges Safe Building Practices
Lagos: The Chairman of Lagos Mainland Local Government, Mr. Jubril Emilagba, has urged residents and developers to comply with approved building regulations and remain vigilant against unsafe construction practices. Emilagba gave the advice during his visit to the site of a building collapse on Cole St., Ebute-Metta East, Lagos Mainland. According to News Agency of […]
Polio Eradication Efforts Intensify as Enugu Govt and WHO Commit to Vaccination Drive
Enugu: The Enugu State Government and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have reiterated their commitment to making Enugu State polio-free through various interventions. They made this declaration during an event marking the 2025 World Polio Day in Enugu, themed ‘End Polio: Every Child, Every Vaccine, Everywhere’. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the State Commissioner […]
Nigeria, Crucial Partner to European Union – MEP McAllister
Abuja: Mr. David McAllister, Chair of the European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), has described Nigeria as a crucial partner of the European Union (EU), emphasizing that the country “matters greatly to the bloc.” According to News Agency of Nigeria, McAllister made the remark during an interview at a reception hosted by Mrs. Annett […]
Biodiversity Businesses in Nigeria’s Biosphere Reserves to Boost Conservation and Economic Growth
Akamkpa: Stakeholders in biodiversity conservation have emphasized that establishing biodiversity businesses within Nigeria’s biosphere reserves will enhance biodiversity conservation, foster South-South cooperation, generate wealth, and preserve nature for sustainable development. This initiative was discussed at the ongoing Biodiversity Business Training for 12 selected communities within the Oban Biosphere Reserve, hosted in the Cross River National […]