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Sultan Advocates for Women’s Rights Protection in Sokoto

Sokoto: The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged Nigerians to remain resolute in protecting the rights of women and the girl-child. Abubakar made the call during a high-level town hall on promoting peace and security through women’s inclusion and access […]

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Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Development through NTAC

Abuja: The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) has announced that Nigeria remains dedicated to the sustainable development principles of the Total Official Support for Sustainable Development (TOSSD) via the Technical Aid Corps (TAC) scheme. This statement was made by Dr. Yusuf Yakub, the Director-General of NTAC, and was communicated through a statement signed by Nkem […]

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NOA Unveils N22.5 Million Animation Award to Promote National Identity

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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]