Abuja: Rotary International District 9127 on Monday conducted free Hepatitis B screening and testing for residents of the Ruga Baze Community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The outreach was held to mark World Hepatitis Day, observed globally on July 28. According to News Agency of Nigeria, District Governor Dame Joy Okoro stated that the […]
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Expert Urges Increased Focus on Agriculture to Boost GDP
Abuja: The Federal Government has been urged to prioritise agriculture as a key driver of economic growth, given its potential to greatly boost the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Mr Sunday Peter, an Economist and Agro Consultant, emphasized the importance of this sector in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According to […]
Kwara Begins Free Hepatitis Screening in 16 Local Government Areas
Ilorin: The Kwara State Government has announced plans to begin free hepatitis screening across all 16 local government areas of the state, as part of efforts to combat the disease and mark the 2025 World Hepatitis Day. Dr. Amina El-Imam, the State Commissioner for Health, made this known during a news conference in Ilorin on […]
FG Inaugurates Diaspora BRIDGE to Bolster Partnership in Education, Innovation
Abuja: The Federal Government has inaugurated the maiden Diaspora BRIDGE, a digital hub initiative aimed at strengthening partnerships in education, research, and innovation between diaspora academics and Nigerian tertiary institutions. The initiative, hosted by the Federal Ministry of Education, was inaugurated by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, who was represented by Sen. Ibrahim Hassan, Deputy Chief of […]
APWEN Calls for Increased Support to Boost Female Leadership in Engineering Profession
Lagos: The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has called on government entities, industry stakeholders, and other partners to support initiatives aimed at enhancing female leadership within the engineering profession. The appeal was made during a virtual public lecture themed ‘Engineering to Lead: Empowering Women to Rise’, jointly organized by APWEN and the […]