By TINA TOLUTOPE THE Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has trained farmers from Oyo and Lagos States in aquaponics, an innovative agricultural system that integrates fish farming (aquaculture) and vegetable cultivation (hydroponics) in a single, water-efficient setup. The training, held at the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA), is part of JICA’s ongoing […]
By SANI BATURE THE Federal Government has trained and empowered its retired officers from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security with practical entrepreneurship and agribusiness skills, preparing them for productive ventures after public service. The initiative, held during the 5th Edition of the Entrepreneurship Skills Development on Agro-Allied Enterprises on Thursday in Abuja, focused […]
By BUNMI BUSOLA THE United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on Nigerian journalists to prioritise ethical and child-sensitive reporting, stressing that stories involving children must be handled with dignity and responsibility. Delivering a keynote address at a two-day training on Ethical Journalism and Child Reporting in Ibadan, Celine Lafoucriere, UNICEF’s Chief of the Lagos […]
By SANI BATURE THE Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army has concluded a two-day field training exercise aimed at enhancing troops’ proficiency in ambush and counter-ambush operations. The exercise, tagged “Exercise Heavy Strike,” took place at the 176 Guards Battalion, Gwagwalada, and along the Rafin Zurfi–Ibua route in the Federal Capital Territory. Brig.-Gen. Adebisi Onasanya, […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Delta State Ministry of Economic Planning, in partnership with Universal Investment and Development Company (UIDC) Ltd, has trained selected civil servants on data analysis and visualisation to enhance evidence-based decision-making. Declaring the workshop open in Asaba, Commissioner for Economic Planning Mr. Sonny Ekedayen described data as “the new oil” driving modern […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE DELTA State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has received the Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLS) Award for his commitment to youth development. Speaking on behalf of the governor in Asaba, Chief of Staff Prince Johnson Erijo said the administration has prioritized youth empowerment through appointments, ICT programmes, and skills training. He pledged more […]
By IKE UZOR-NZUBECHI THE Industrial Training Fund (ITF) says about 100,000 participants in the second phase of its Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) programme will sit for soft skills examinations on Wednesday 24 September 2025. The exams, to be conducted by the Chartered Institute of Project Management of Nigeria (CIPMN), will assess trainees in project management, occupational […]
By SANI BATURE THE Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced mandatory safety training for Abuja–Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) staff as part of preparations to resume operations following the 26 August derailment. Managing Director Dr. Kayode Opeifa, addressing staff at Idu Station, emphasised strict adherence to operational directives and caution orders. He said a four-day refresher […]