Yinka Ade-Aluko, Founder of Cinema234, says President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda initiatives will enhance job creation, youth engagement and empowerment in the creative industry. Ade-Aluko, who is also Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Doodle -Film Hub, who said this call in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, added that the initiatives had greater impact…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has launched the country’s National Action Plan (NAP 2.0) on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), covering 2024 to 2028. Dr Jide Idris, Director-General of NCDC, said at the World Health Expo in Lagos that greater private sector involvement was imperative to address this growing public health threat. The…
The Benue Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has commended the performance of athletes that represented the state at the just concluded 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), tagged “Gateway Games”, held in Abeokuta, Ogun. The SWAN Chairman, Hembadoon Orsar, gave the commendation on Tuesday in a statement signed by the Secretary, Terfa…
The Federal Government has commenced the payment of N44,000 minimum wage arrears to former members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The commencement of the payment fulfills an earlier promise tied to the recent upward review of corps members’ monthly allowance from N33, 000 to N77, 000. The payment applies to those who completed…
Imo House of Assembly member, Mr Ugochukwu Amuchie (PDP Aboh Mbaise) on Tuesday called on parents and guardians to observe their children and wards closely for early identification of diphteria disease. Amuchie who doubles as minority leader of house made the call via a motion on adjournment during the assembly’s plenary in Owerri. The News…
Gov Mohammed Bago of Niger has granted unconditional state pardon to 11 convicted persons who were on death row. The Niger Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Nasiru Mu’azu, made this known while briefing newsmen in Minna on Tuesday. He said the inmates were involved in a communal clash between Gaba and Anfani communities of…
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) on Tuesday suspended its strike which started on Monday. JUSUN announced the suspension in a commiunque issued after its meetings with the representatives of the Chief Judge of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. The commiunque signed by all shareholders present, said this was after long deliberations on issues…
The issue of the U.S. nuclear fuel at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant (ZNPP) most likely to be included in the agenda of the next consultations between Russia and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev told RIA Novosti. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi will probably take place…
Germany has approved arms exports worth nearly 485 million euros (554 million dollars) to Israel since the start of the Gaza war on Oct. 7, 2023, amid ongoing debate over whether to suspend deliveries. Figures from the Economy Ministry, seen by dpa, show approvals since October, though it’s unclear if they include shipments authorised by…
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), on Tuesday, said policy inconsistency, currency woes must be tackled to achieve the Federal Government’s proposed $1 trillion economy. Dr Umaru Kwairanga made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He said these were challenges that must be surmounted if that economic milestone must…
