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FG Launches NEWMAP-EIB Climate Resilience Project

Abuja: The Federal Government on Tuesday launched the European Investment Bank (EIB) Assisted Nigeria Climate Adaptation – Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB). The project is designed to support the country in erosion control, flood management, and watershed restoration. Malam Balarabe Lawal, Minister of Environment, at the launch of the project, said it marks a significant […]

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Nigeria to Host Youth Creative Conference 2025 to Focus on Youth Empowerment and Peacebuilding

Abuja: The Ministry of Youth Development and stakeholders have finalized plans to host the Youth Creative Conference (YCC) 2025 in Abuja from Oct. 22 to 23, as announced by Minister of Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande. The conference theme, ‘Silencing the Guns’, aligns with Africa’s peacebuilding agenda and reflects the aspirations of the African Union […]

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Space Education Emphasized by NASRDA for Schools Nationwide

Abuja: The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has called on school administrators nationwide to leverage space education programmes to prepare students for careers in space science and technology. Dr. Matthew Adepoju, Director-General of NASRDA, gave the charge at the second graduation ceremony of the Pathway to Space Programme. The programme was organized by […]

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Abuja-Kaduna Train Service to Resume Operations on October 1 After Maintenance Schedule Announcement

Abuja: The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has revealed plans to resume passenger operations on the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) starting Wednesday, October 1. The announcement was made by the NRC’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, through a statement issued in Lagos, emphasizing that every Wednesday will now be dedicated to maintenance activities on the […]

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Group Warns Against Disruption at National Assembly Over Staff Disputes

Abuja: The Progressive Staff Forum of the National Assembly has urged a faction of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) to explore lawful avenues in pressing their demands. It said disputes should not be allowed to disrupt legislative activities. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Coordinator of the forum, Comrade Isah Mohammed, advised […]