The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has assured the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council that the long-awaited affordable housing estate for its members will soon become a reality. Dangiwa gave the assurance on Tuesday during the NUJ FCT Council Press Week Lecture and Awards Ceremony in Abuja, themed “Journalism in…
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced the third edition of its Best Tourism Villages recognition award for 2023. This initiative is aimed at identifying and rewarding rural destinations that are committed to promoting tourism as a source of opportunity and well-being. To be eligible for the prize, villages must demonstrate a commitment…
Animal rights activists on Tuesday, lashed out at elephant sanctuaries in Thailand after a Spanish holidaymaker was killed while bathing one of the creatures. The incident is “a stark reminder of the inherent cruelty and danger associated with keeping wild animals in captivity.’’ The rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) said…
No fewer than 68,000 children is expected to be vaccinated in Plateau against Polio, by the United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Ms Nuzhat Rafique, UNICEF Bauchi Field Officer, disclosed this on Wednesday in Jos, during an advocacy visit to the Gbong Gwom Jos, Jacob Buba. Rafique said…
The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritise insurance as a key driver in achieving a $1 trillion economy. Mr Tope Adaramola, Executive Secretary of NCRIB, made the call during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos. Adaramola said the insurance sector…
Luis Enrique, the new manager of Paris Saint-Germain, discusses the potential outcomes of Kylian Mbappe’s departure from the club. Find out what options are on the table and the club’s approach to building a strong squad. Paris Saint-Germain’s recently appointed manager, Luis Enrique, has addressed the topic of Kylian Mbappe’s future at the club, stating…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have agreed to inaugurate the sixth phase of the Enhanced Private Sector Assistance (EPSA6) initiative. The AfDB, in a statement on its website, said both organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the ongoing Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9)…
Early in 2020, on the same day that a frightening new illness officially got the name Covid-19, a team of scientists from the United States and China released critical data showing how quickly the virus was spreading, and who was dying. The study was cited in health warnings around the world and appeared to be…
Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo, has bragged that no defender playing in Turkey can stop his compatriot Victor Osimhen. Omeruo’s comments come as Osimhen’s future remains up in the air. Last season, the 26-year-old left Napoli to play on loan at Galatasaray. During his time there, he scored 37 goals to help Gala win the…
Congo’s mpox control programme on Wednesday said Congo has been unable to launch mpox vaccination campaign in Kinshasa due to shortage of doses, while cases countrywide continue to rise, especially among children. Cris Kacita, the head of operations for Congo’s mpox control programme said the World Health Organization declared mpox a global health emergency in…
