Abuja: The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has announced plans to commence monthly psychiatric evaluations for all prison inmates nationwide starting November 2025. The Vice President I of the association, Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu, made this revelation during a visit to the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). According to News Agency of Nigeria, the initiative […]
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Stakeholders Endorse Cassava Flour Inclusion Bill at National Assembly
Abuja: A coalition of stakeholders under the auspices of the National Cassava Industrialisation Group (NCIG) has endorsed the Cassava Flour Mandatory Inclusion into Flour Production Establishment Bill. The National Co-Convener, Dr. Tony Bello, announced that the coalition has submitted a memorandum in support of the bill to the National Assembly. According to News Agency of […]
FCTA Inspects Police Station Construction Projects, Pledges Timely Completion
Abuja: The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Thursday inspected the ongoing construction of some police stations, pledging its commitment to their timely completion. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the inspection of the projects was carried out by the Director of FCT Security Services Development, Adamu Gwary. Gwary, after conducting newsmen around the projects, […]
Military and Media Collaboration Essential for Nigeria’s Security, Say Army and Air Force Officers
Abuja: Officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces have emphasized the need for continuous collaboration between the military and the media to ensure peace and security across Nigeria. They made this call during the inaugural Press Week organized by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)-NUJ Headquarters Chapel in Abuja, which focused on the theme ‘The Place […]
UN and Nigeria Collaborate to Enhance Youth Skills in Agriculture
Abuja: Stakeholders across Nigeria’s agribusiness sector have pledged their commitment to strengthen multi-stakeholder partnerships for youth skills development and inclusive growth in the agricultural sector. Mr Sadiq Rabiu, Special Assistant to the President on Capacity Development, (OSAP-CD) said this in Abuja after receiving United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) delegation. The UN delegation […]