Day: November 4, 2023
Open Society Foundations Announce 2023 Soros Justice Fellows
New York, Nov. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Open Society Foundations is pleased to announce the 2023 cohort of Soros Justice Fellows, which includes a mix of emerging and established leaders in the field of criminal justice reform, including public educators, artists, lawyers, activists, non-profit innovators, journalists, and filmmakers from across the United States. […]
Black History Month: CBAAC lauds Rema’s performance at 2023 Ballon d’Or
The Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) has commended Nigerian afrobeats star, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema for an outstanding performance during 2023 Ballon d’Or awards held in Paris.Its Director-General, Mrs Oluwabun…
France promises to return $150m Abacha loot
Paris made a commitment in Abuja on Friday to return 150 million dollars of deceased Gen. Sani Abacha’s loot frozen in France.Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Ms Catherine Colonna told a news conference that France would return the l…
National Library unveils database for author’s online publications
The National Library of Nigeria (NLN) has unveiled a database called ‘Boldscholar’ that would proffer solutions for pirated works of Nigerian authors.Prof. Chinwe Anunobi, Chief Executive Officer of NLN at the unveiling of an AI- Powered E-library Pla…
We are committed to developing cycling infrastructure in Abuja – FCTA
Mr Arch Uboku, the Mandate Secretary, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Transport secretariat, said the administration was committed to encouraging cycling as a means of transport in the capital city.Uboku said this at the hand over ceremony of 20 pilot…
Rep begins 5-Day free medical outreach for Lagos constituents
Rep. Bashiru Dawodu (APC-Lagos) has begun a five-day medical outreach in Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency 1 of Lagos State, offering valuable healthcare services to hundreds of his constituents.Mr Salako Damilare, his adviser on Media and Publicity, …
UNESCO advocates increased access to education, health services for girl-child
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has advocated an improved access to education and health services for the wellbeing of the girl-child and vulnerable groups.Mr Phillipe Delanghe, Officer in Charge in the Ab…
KOICA, others laud alumni’s commitment to nation-building
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Office in Nigeria, in collaboration with South Korea International Cooperation Association of Nigeria (SKICAN), on Friday, lauded its alumni’s commitment and contribution to nation-building.Mr Son Sun…
