Abuja: Some sellers of second-hand clothing, popularly known as thrift or ‘okrika’, have highlighted the growing demand for their items as a vital solution for Nigerians facing rising living expenses. The vendors shared their insights in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), emphasizing that second-hand clothing has become increasingly popular due to […]
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FG to Unveil National Industrial Policy Roadmap at West Africa IMT
Lagos: The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has announced plans to present strategies for the implementation of Nigeria’s new National Industrial Policy at the West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing and Trade (West Africa IMT) Summit and Exhibition 2025. The summit, organised by dmg Nigeria Events, will run from Oct. 21 to Oct. 23 at […]
Domestic, Community Water Supply My Priority – NIWRMC D-G
Abuja: Dr Abdulmumini Zaria, the newly appointed Executive Director of the Nigeria Integrated Water Resources Management Commission (NIWRMC), has committed to prioritizing community and domestic water supply in Nigeria’s water allocation policy. Zaria, who began his role at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Monday, emphasized the importance of access to safe water for maintaining […]
CODE Seeks More Resources to Scale Up Accountability Campaigns
Abuja: Connected Development (CODE), a civic organisation, has appealed for more resources from its partners to expand its transparency and accountability work. Mr Hamzat Lawal, Founder and Chief Executive of CODE, made the call on Monday in Abuja at the inauguration of the group’s new leadership, an event that also marked its 13th anniversary. According […]
Catholic Priests Organize Back-to-School Retreat for FCT Students
Abuja: Some Abuja Archdiocesan Catholic priests have organized a back-to-school retreat to equip secondary school students in the FCT with academic success strategies and character-building skills. Rev. Fr. Pascal Nwoko, an Educational Psychologist and Therapist, inaugurated the maiden edition of the retreat at the St. Donald Catholic Church in Karu FHA, Abuja on Monday. According […]