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Dr Simeon Ehui, Director-General, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, has said that focusing on agriculture was key to poverty reduction and improving the economic growth of any country. Ehui stated this…

The National Blood Service Commission (NBSC), has pledged to ensure the provision of accessible, affordable and safe blood supply for all Nigerians in need. READ ALSO: NBSC Seeks Improved Partnerships, Awareness For Voluntary Blood…

Environmentalists, residents and stakeholders across the Lekki-Epe Corridor on Thursday urged the Federal Government to address the effects of ocean surge on the environment. They spoke at a roundtable organized by the President, Lekki…

The Emir of Kano state, Alhaji Aminu Bayero, has called for re-introduction of tree planting programme to accelerate afforestation and protect the environment. He made the call in Kano state when the Director-General, National Great…

The Director-General, National Agency for Great Green Wall (NAGGW), Dr Yusuf Maina-Bukar, has pledged more commitments to afforestation activities to curb the challenges of climate change in Nigeria. Maina-Bukar gave the pledge while…

The WHO Director General, Dr Ghebreyesus has lamented that women are lacking adequate maternity protection. He disclosed that women lacked the support they needed to breastfeed, with more than half a billion working class women globally.…

The management of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC has advised Corps Members to avoid night travel or board vehicles from unauthorised motor parks. In a statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations of the Scheme,…

The Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Osita Okechukwu, says there is only one Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) election, and leadership recognised in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Director General of…

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Professor Olawale Akanbi Moronkola as the Director General of the National Institute of Sports (NIS). He succeeds Dr. John Mahmud who died on January 25, 2021 Until his…