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 […]
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Navy Chief Abbas Vows to Enhance Maritime Security, Focus on Technology-Driven Operations
Abuja: The newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Rear Adm. Idi Abbas, has committed to leading a decisive, disciplined, and technology-driven Nigerian Navy focused on securing the nation’s maritime domain and enhancing the blue economy. Abbas made this commitment as he assumed command as the 23rd Chief of the Naval Staff in Abuja. According […]
30% FCT Community Members Screened Are Hypertensive – Medical Expert
Abuja: An Abuja-based medical practitioner, Dr. Ikechukwu Orji, has revealed that 30 per cent of screened Kaba Community members in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are hypertensive. Orji, the Head of the Primary Health Care Department in the Kwali Area, made this disclosure during a free medical outreach he led to the Kaba Community in […]
NCRIB President Unveils Nationwide Insurance Awareness Campaign
Lagos: The newly-inaugurated 23rd President of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB), Mrs. Ekeoma Ezeibe, has announced plans to expand insurance awareness across Nigeria. She revealed that the initiative would commence in Abia, serving as the pilot location for a national insurance penetration drive. Ezeibe outlined her strategic roadmap for the council during […]
Breast Cancer: Oncologist Urges Women to Prioritise Screening for Survival
Lagos: Dr Samuel Otene, a Consultant Radiation and Clinical Oncologist, has advised Nigerian women on lifestyle modifications, regular self-examination, and early medical intervention to tackle breast cancer. Otene gave the advice on Thursday in Lagos at a two-day workshop organised by the Health Writers Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) for journalists and to commemorate the 2025 […]