A Professor of Parasitology, Chiedu Mafiana, has called for the use of mass drug administration for the control of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in the country.Mafiana made the call in Abuja on Thursday at the 23rd inaugural lecture of the Nationa…
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Tinubu’ ll ensure every kobo of revenue counts- Aide
The Special Adviser to the President on Revenue, Mr Zacch Adedeji, says the President Bola Tinubu’s administration is committed to ensure judicious utilisation of the nation’s revenue and resources.Adedeji made the disclosure on Thursday in Abuja at a …
Read More1,683 school children kidnapped in 8 years in Nigeria – Report
Abuja, A report released by Save the Children International (SCI) has revealed that about 70 schools were attacked and 1,683 school children kidnapped across Nigeria between Feb 2014 and Dec. 2022.The report is entitled, “Education Under Attack: Review…
Read MoreStakeholders advocate more sensitisation for inclusive pension system
Some stakeholders have reiterated the need for more private sector engagement and public sensitisation on the importance of keying into the country’s pension scheme.They spoke at a Pension Industry Roundtable on Thursday in Abuja organised by the Natio…
Read MoreIllicit Financial Flows draining nation’s revenue, foreign reserves – ICPC boss
The Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, says Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) are draining the country’s foreign reserves and revenue.Owasanoye said this on Thursday at a one-day h…
Read MoreNPFL partners La Liga to train players, inaugurates selection committee
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Thursday announced a partnership with LaLiga, the Spanish league, to train Nigerian players.Gbenga Elegbeleye, the Chairman of the League Management Company (LMC) made the announcement at a press confe…
Read MoreAngola takes over SADC leadership
Angola has taken the helm of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) during the 43rd Summit of the Heads of State and Government of this organisation held in Luanda on August 17, 2023.Angolan President João Lourenço heads the regional organis…
Read More43rd Ordinary SADC Summit kicks off
The 43rd Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), during which Angola takes over chair for one-year tem, started Thursday (17) in the Angolan capital, Luanda.Luanda Summit gathers the Heads of State …
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