Lagos: The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has unveiled a N22.5 million creative animation award to promote national identity. The Director-General of the agency, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, made this known in a statement in Lagos on Wednesday. He stated that the project, a unique opportunity for the creative community to engage with the Nigerian Identity Project, […]
Alzheimer Advocacy: ACCI and NGOs Urge Policymakers to Enhance Disease Treatment and Awareness
Abuja: The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and Caring Lot International Initiative (CLII), an NGO, have called on policymakers to prioritise improving Alzheimer’s disease treatment and increasing awareness of its effects. Mrs. Lawunmi Ismail, Chief Executive Officer of CLII, made the call while marking the 2025 World Alzheimer’s Day with the theme, ‘Remember […]
FRSC Urges Caution Against Distracted Driving and Fuel Scooping During Ember Months
Abuja: The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has cautioned motorists and commuters against distracted driving and the dangerous practice of scooping fuel from fallen tankers, as part of its month-long sensitisation campaign. The Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, delivered the warning during the continuation of the 2025 Ember Months Sensitisation Campaign. According to News Agency […]
IEEE in Talks with Nokia to Showcase Startups at 2025 Summit
Abuja: The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) says it is in talks with Nokia in order to showcase startups at the upcoming Connecting the Unconnected (CTU) Africa Summit 2025. IEEE General Conference Chair for the summit, Chukwuemeka Okafor, made this known in a news briefing on Wednesday in Abuja. According to News Agency […]
Army Advocates Enhanced Collaboration with NGOs and CSOs to Tackle Insecurity
Abuja: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called for stronger collaboration between the Nigerian Army, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and civil society organisations (CSOs) to address the nation’s complex security challenges. Oluyede made the call at the opening of the 2025 Nigerian Army Civil-Military Affairs Training for NGOs and CSOs, on Wednesday […]