18 April 2025
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FG Launches Joint NBTI-NDE Initiative to Tackle Poverty Through Innovation, Skills Training

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In a transformative move to deepen economic inclusion and tackle poverty, the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) and the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) have inaugurated a Joint Committee to strengthen collaboration in enterprise development, skills training, and technology incubation nationwide. The inauguration, held at NBTI headquarters in Abuja, was attended by the Director Generals of both agencies—Dr. Kolawole Raji of NBTI and Mr. Silas Ali Agara of NDE. The initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes job creation, innovation, and sustainable development. Mr. Silas Agara, DG/CEO of NDE, lauded Dr. Raji’s leadership, integrity, and…

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Rite Place Health Collaborates With Southern Women Empowerment Forum on Water Conference

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A Non Governmental Organization, Rite Place Health in partnership with Southern Women Empowerment Forum is organizing a two-day Event on the International Water Conference with the theme: Beyond Access, Quality Matters. This is contained in a statement by the President, Southern Women Empowerment Forum, Honourable Doctor Helen Taiwo Adebakin and made available to newsmen in Abuja. According to the statement, the event will take place on Wednesday, 21st and Thursday, the 22nd of August, 2024. According to the statement, the Conference will take place at Merit House, Maitama, Abuja. The Conference is also free but registration is required. Time for…

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Hope Raisers Global Foundation Partners an NGO, Rite Place Health On International Water Conference

Wendy R.

A Non Governmental Organization, Rite place Health is organizing a two-day Event on the International Water Conference with the theme: Beyond Access, Quality Matters. This is contained in a statement by the Hope Raisers Global Foundation and made available to newsmen in Abuja. According to the statement, the event will take place on Wednesday, 21st and Thursday, the 22nd of August, 2024. The Conference in partnership with Hope Raisers Foundation, Ambassador Mrs. Angonimi David-Imehnand other partners will take place at Merit House, Maitama, Abuja. The Conference is also free but registration is required. Time for the event is 9am in…

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Governor Abba Kabir Orders Security Agencies To Crackdown on Thuggery in Kano

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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has directed security agencies to immediately quell the rising tide of thuggery and violence in parts of the Kano metropolis. The Governor gave the order during the 15th weekly meeting of the Kano State Executive Council at the Government House. According to a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Abba Kabir condemned the recent surge in thuggery and clashes involving Yan daba, a group of youths known for their violent activities. He warned that the government will not tolerate any actions that threaten the peace and harmony enjoyed by law-abiding citizens. The…

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DG Of NiMet, Anosike Meets With Vaisala And MFI Officials, Discusses Business Opportunities 

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DG Of NiMet, Anosike Meets With Vaisala And MFI Officials, Discusses Business Opportunities On the sideline of the ongoing Seventy-Eight (78th) Session of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) Executive Council (EC), the Director General/CEO of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and Permanent Representative of Nigeria with WMO, Prof. Charles Anosike on Tuesday, 11th June, 2024, held a tripartite meeting with Vaisala of Finland representatives, and Meteo France International representatives led by Chairman Patrick Benichou, to explore opportunities to execute a ‘Design, Build, Operate’ business model in addressing capacity gaps in weather and climate observation, forecasting and dissemination of Early Warning information…

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NiMet Ramps Up Staff Capacity Development

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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) is continuing with the development of the skills of its staff, a renewed move by the management. The agency is currently conducting a general training on performance management for staff members within Grade Levels 4 – 7 in the South-South, South-East, South West and North West zones of the country. Information made available to the press by the Director of Human Resources at the agency, Dr Nasiru Sule, shows that staff members from the mentioned zones are being trained in Kano, Ibadan and Enugu. He said that senior staff training had earlier been conducted and…

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NIMET Collaborates With GRMA On Climate Risk Modeling 

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The Global Risk Modelling Alliance (GRMA), has expressed a willingness to partner the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), in creating and enhancing access to risk data and models. During a courtesy visit on the Director General, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and Nigeria’s permanent representative with WMO, Professor Charles Anosike, on Thursday, 2nd May, 2024, Alastair Norris and Renuka Srinivasan from the GRMA said the proposed partnership will also cover application of open source platforms and open standards designed to inform risk financing, and providing technical assistance via strategic and operational projects co-defined with key stakeholders in…

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86 Killed, 211 Houses Burnt In Plateau Christmas Eve Attacks – Police

Wendy R.

The Plateau State Police Command on Tuesday disclosed that 86 persons were killed while 221 houses were set ablaze during the Christmas Eve attacks by gunmen in Plateau State. The State Commissioner of Police, Okoro Alawari, disclosed this on Tuesday in a statement signed by the command’s spokesman, Alfred Alabo. According to him, the attacks which were carried out by the assailants in 15 communities of Bokkos and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas of the state also left eight vehicles burnt in the process. The statement read, “The Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, CP Okoro Alawari expresses grief over…

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Breakthrough in Renewable Energy Storage Technology

Wendy R.

H&M’s Fashion Photoshoot Campaign is the Coolest Thing We’ve Seen Now that spring is finally here, it’s time to start transitioning your wardrobe from winter into the current season. That doesn’t necessarily mean put away all sweaters and coats, because as we know spring can be very fickle. But there are a few tricks to making those winter-looks more spring friendly. Transitional Coats: Last week I talked about transitional coats, and these are the perfect items to add into your wardrobe right now. Lightweight, but will still keep you warm on a cool night.Spring Sweaters: Layer with a transitional coat,…

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