Abuja: The world remains far from tranquil, and humanity must continue to draw lessons and experiences from history, says Dr. Zheng Haizhen, an international relations expert. Zheng, who serves as an Assistant Researcher at the Department for Global Governance and International Organisation Studies under the China Institute of International Studies, has emphasized the importance of […]
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Kogi Communities Benefit from Dangote Cement Scholarship
Obajana: The Dangote Cement has extended its scholarship programme to 50 people from Oworo District of Kogi. Speaking at the award ceremony in Obajana, the Plant Director, Azad Nawabuddin, explained that although the Oworo communities do not fall directly within the company’s catchment areas, Dangote Cement had chosen to extend its generosity by including them […]
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 […]
NCDC Member Applauds Tinubu, Pledges Innovations, Collaboration for Sustainable Development
Lagos: Dr Atinuke Owolabi, a newly inaugurated board member of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) representing the South West, has emphasized the importance of teamwork, collaboration, and innovation for sustainable development. Owolabi, confirmed by President Bola Tinubu as a member of the NCDC Board in June and inaugurated in August, expressed her views in […]