African leaders including Heads States and Government, Ministers of Defence, National Security Advisors, representatives of regional organisations, UN and others have adopted the Abuja Declaration in tackling terrorism in Africa. The declaration made at the end of the High–Level African Counter–Terrorism Meeting, held on Monday and Tuesday in Abuja, was presented by the National Coordinator, National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka. The event has the theme: “Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Institution Building to Address the Evolving Threat of Terrorism in Africa”. The declaration among other things recognised the continuing relevance of the instruments adopted by the African Union, including…
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Integrated Health Programme (IHP), State Director, FCT said the five-year USAID IHP expanded technical support to Nigeria was designed to champion child reduction, and maternal morbidity and mortality in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has reiterated the determination of the President Bola Tinubu’s administration to improve the quality of life of Nigerians. Shettima said this on Tuesday in Abuja when a delegation from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) led by its Executive Director, Dr Natalia Kanem, paid him a courtesy visit. According to the Vice President, the administration’s determination is demonstrated in some of the policies and programmes planned by the government. He also said that the renewed hope administration was committed to harnessing the potential of the country’s huge population, adding that though there was beauty in numbers,…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) will become the leading cause of mortality in Africa by 2030 if urgent measures are not executed by member states. WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, joining virtually, made the assertion on Tuesday at the opening of the first International Conference on PEN-Plus in Africa (ICPPA 2024) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The ICPPA 2024, holding from April 23 to April 25, is aimed at addressing severe NCDs in Africa. It is being hosted by the WHO Regional Office for Africa, Helmsley Charitable Trust, and the United Republic of…
The management of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has suspended indefinitely Mr David Udo-Udom, the lecturer, allegedly involved in the sexual harassment of a female student.
A Federal High Court Abuja, on Tuesday, fixed May 17 for a ruling on a bail application filed by the detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan.
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Technical Working Group will be highlighting key areas to drive technological advancement in Bauchi and Gombe States.
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede has disclosed that he made personal efforts to invite a former governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Bello to respond to investigations regarding his alleged involvement in money laundering to the tune of N80,246,470,089.88. Olukoyede stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, while addressing media executives at the Corporate Headquarters of the EFCC. According to him, he had a telephone conversation with Bello offering him ample opportunities to present himself for interrogation by investigators of the EFCC. “On my honour, I put a call to…
Some women entrepreneurs have decried poor access to funding, investment and loans to boost their businesses.
Trading activities on the floor of the Nigerian stock market on Tuesday declined, making investors to lose N200 billion. Specifically, the market capitalisation shed N200 billion or 0.35 percent to close at N56.167 trillion, in contrast to N56.367 trillion recorded on Monday. Also, the All-Share Index dropped by 0.35 percent or 354 points to close at 99,311.54, compared to 99,665.05 posted in the previous session. Consequently, the Year-To-Date (YTD) return fell to 32.82 percent. The market breadth closed negative with 25 losers and 16 gainers. Sell-offs in Tier-one banks such as Zenith Bank, Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), Access Corporation,…