By STEPHEN ADELEYE THE Senator Sunday Steve Karimi Education Foundation says it has received over 10,000 applications for their ₦300 million Bursary Award 2025. Mr. Tosin Busuyi, the foundation’s Central Committee Secretary, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Lokoja. He said the programme was designed to support Kogi students studying in public […]
By PRECIOUS AKUTAMADU THE European Union (EU), in collaboration with Search for Common Ground (SFCG) and the Step-Up for Women in Journalism Initiative (SWIJ), has trained female journalists on career advancement strategies. The training also focused on equipping participants with digital skills to help them adapt to the rapidly evolving media landscape. The two-day workshop, […]
By PRISCILLA OSAJE THE Korean Cultural Centre in Nigeria (KCCN) says it remains committed to strengthening cultural relations with Nigeria through provision of music and movies to Nigerians. Ms. Yunjin Lee, the Cultural Event Manager of the Centre, said this at the 13th Korean Film Festival in Abuja on Friday. Report indicated that a three-day […]
YESTERDAY 22 August, His Majesty congratulated Ogbueshi Love Nwokobia, the Anya Asagba of Otuogwu, Mr. Freeman Ogosi, and the entire Otuogwu residents for the warm reception despite the short notice. He praised the unity and love among them, noting the absence of segregation in their relationship. The Monarch announced plans to include Otuogwu in various […]
By GRACE ALEGBA THE National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA), Chartered, and the National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) have called on financial institutions and other stakeholders to collaborate in entrenching a robust credit culture in Nigeria. They made the call on Friday at a sensitisation seminar organised by NICA in Lekki, Lagos. The two-day event […]
By FORTUNE ABANG NIGERIA and Japan have reaffirmed commitment to advancing multilateral cooperation, including on UN reform and global peace initiatives. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday by Alkasim Abdulkadir, his Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy. The statement is the outcome of the […]
By CHIAZO OGBOLU THE Management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says that the temporarily suspended train operations on the Warri–Itakpe corridor will soon resume. The Chief Public Relations Officer, Mr. Callistus Unyimadu, made this known in a statement on Friday in Lagos. “Operations were temporarily suspended on the train service to enable us carry […]
By FELICIA IMOHIMI ACTIONAID Nigeria has urged stakeholders to strengthen community ownership of the Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (HGSFP) through local sourcing. It said the focus should be on women and farmers to ensure sustainability. The Country Director, Mr. Andrew Mamedu, made the call on Friday in Abuja at the organisation’s National Policy Forum. The […]
By ISAIAH EKA THE Federal Road Safety Corps, Akwa Ibom Command says it will partner with State Medical Service and Ambulance System (AKISEMSAS) to reduce road traffic fatalities and response times in the state. The Akwa Ibom Sector Commander, Mr. Francis Ajatta, made the remark while receiving the Acting State Coordinator of AKISEMSAS, Dr. Jacob […]
By STANLEY NWANOSIKE THE Enugu State Government and the Federal Government have commenced e-Government capacity building for no fewer than 110 Enugu State officials within Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the state. The week-long training is being organised by the Enugu State Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology; Federal Ministry of Communication, Innovation and […]