FG Begins Evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa Amid Xenophobic Attacks
By Sharon Akuboh The Federal Government has commenced the evacuation of Nigerian nationals stranded in the Republic of South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed on Tuesday that the first batch of affected Nigerians is scheduled to depart Johannesburg’s Oliver Tambo International Airport on…
Omga007India-Nigeria Diplomacy : DICAN Chairman Lauds Free Eye Screening Initiative for Media Professionals
The High Commission of India in Nigeria, in partnership with Skipper Eye-Q Eye Hospital, officially hosted a free eye care camp for members of the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DICAN). The health initiative was organized in direct response to a request made by the Chairman of DICAN, Mr. Idehai Frederick, during a recent media…
SWS Hails Christiana Musa on APC North-West Women Leader Appointment
By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja The International President of Standup for Women Society (SWS), Lib. Deborah A. Ijadele-Adetona Esq., has congratulated Lib. Christiana Ezekiel Musa on her appointment as the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-West Women Leader. In a statement issued on behalf of the leadership and members of the organisation, the SWS President described the…
Indian High Commission, DICAN, Partner Skipper Eye-Q to Provide Free Eye Screening for Over 100 Journalists
By Joy Omagha Idam, Abuja In a major demonstration of commitment to journalists’ welfare and Nigeria-India relations, the Indian High Commission in Abuja, in collaboration with the Diplomatic Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (DICAN) and Skipper Eye-Q Hospital, on Tuesday organized a free eye screening programme for more than 100 journalists and media practitioners. The initiative,…
Betara’s Message of Hope Inspires Children Across Constituency
By Sharon Akuboh Children across Biu, Bayo, Kwaya Kusar and Shani Local Government Areas have received a heartfelt message of hope and encouragement from the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Muktar Betara Aliyu, reaffirming his unwavering commitment to their future and well-being. In his message, Betara urged…
Betara Hails Tinubu Over Gombe–Biu Highway Project, Says It Will Transform North-East Economy
By Joy Omagha Idam, Abuja The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Muktar Betara Aliyu, MON, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving and flagging off the dualisation of the Gombe–Biu Highway, describing the project as a landmark infrastructure initiative that will significantly boost economic growth and…
ECOWAS Parliament Launches SME Onboarding Webinar to Expand Africa-Wide Trade Opportunities
By Joy Omagha Idam The ECOWAS Parliament has unveiled plans to host a strategic onboarding webinar designed to connect Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with emerging digital trade opportunities across Africa, as part of efforts to promote regional economic integration and business growth. The virtual event, known as the African Trade Gateway (ATG) SME Onboarding…
NUJ FCT Chair, Comrade Grace Ike Bags Humanitarian Award for Excellence in Service
….as Women of Glory Foundation Marks 10th Anniversary The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, at the weekend received the Humanitarian Award for Excellence in Service in recognition of her positive contributions to society. She was described by the prestigious Women of Glory Foundation as the “Most Active…