The Federal Government on Friday charged States and Local Government Councils to domesticate and implement the revised 2021-2026 National Gender Policy (NGP) for equity and welfare of vulnerable groups.Dr Monilola Udoh, the Permanent Secretary, Federal…
The National Action on Sugar Reduction (NASR) in collaboration with Prof. Felicia Anumah Diabetes Centre have called on the Federal Government to implement sugar-sweetened beverages tax to help reduce diabetes and obesity in the country.The organisatio…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO)-Europe has donated 12 blood pressure monitors to the General Hospital, Wuse in Abuja.The Chairman of the group, Dr Bashir Obasekola, while handing over the equipment, in Abuja on Friday, said that the gestu…
The Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA) has commended efforts of the AIDS Tuberculosis and Malaria (ATM) networks for their community interventions in addressing gaps and improving healthcare systems in communities within the FCT.The authority m…
The Commander, Training and Doctrine Command of the Nigerian Army (TRADOC), Maj.-Gen. Kelvin Aligbe, has called for constant training of officers and soldiers to ensure optimum performance and professionalism.Aligbe made the call at the closing of the …
The Lagos State Government says recent demolition of distressed buildings in Alaba International Market in Ojo Local Council was neither a witch-hunt nor intended to acquire the land but done to protect lives.Mr Gbolahan Oki, General Manager, Lagos Sta…
Mr Buzin Vyacheslav, Director-General, JSC Gazprom Gas Distribution, Leningrad Region, on Saturday said Mr Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, was committed to an all-Russia gasification programme, to promote clean energy and energy security.Vyachesla…
Civil society organisation, Patriotism Awareness Forum (PAF), has commended Nigerians for their understanding, resilience and patience on the aftermath of the fuel subsidy removal.The Convener, PAF, Mr Nelson Ekujumi, said this in a statement on Saturd…