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Akume Urges Nigerians to End Silence, Stigma Around Breast Cancer

Abuja: The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has urged Nigerians to end the culture of silence and stigma surrounding breast cancer. Akume made the call on Saturday in Abuja at the launch of the Mariam-Atswandeh Cancer Support Foundation (MACSF) and a Breast Cancer Awareness Symposium. The event, themed ‘From […]

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Saudi Universities Alumni in Nigeria Set to Launch Sustainable Development Sessions

Abuja: The Forum for Graduates of Saudi Universities in Nigeria and Neighboring Countries is set to commence its sessions on Monday in Abuja, supported by Saudi universities. The Saudi Embassy’s Press attache, Mohammed Alsahabi, confirmed the event in a statement to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According to News Agency of Nigeria, the three-day […]

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Security: Group Advocates CSR Interventions in FCT Communities

Abuja: Stakeholders have called for stronger collaboration between corporate organisations, security agencies, and local communities to enhance security and social development at the grassroots level. They made the call during a Community Security Dialogue organised by the Pan-African United Development Network (PAUDEN) held on Saturday in Katampe, Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the […]

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NSE Advocates State-Led Rural Electrification to Boost Power Supply

Abuja: The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has called for the full adoption of state-led rural electrification programmes to accelerate access to power and reduce heavy dependence on the federal grid. The society made the call in Abuja at its 29th October Lecture themed ‘Evaluating Nigeria’s Power Sector Reform 2005-2023: A Quantitative Analysis of Technical […]

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Tinubu Rehabilitated CCD Director After Sierra Leone Rebels Amputated His Hands

Enugu: The Executive Director of the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), Mr. David Anyaele, has detailed how President Bola Tinubu played a crucial role in his rehabilitation after Sierra Leone rebels amputated his hands in 1999. Anyaele shared his experience during the Nkata Umuibe, a monthly speakers’ series organized by the Centre for Memories […]