CAS tasks troops on professionalism, discipline COVID-19: PSC issues revised international travel protocol into Nigeria World Food Day: Food waste, threat to food security – Minister NYSC tasks 5m ex-corps members on national unity Buhari congratulates newly elected NUJ Executives Hand washing can reduce infections by 50% – Minister Nigeria spends $300m annually on barite importation Agriculture lifts 4.2m Nigerians out of poverty in 2 years – Minister There is hope; Northeast is at turning point – UN Top 50 Women in African Businesses Revealed After Data-Driven Research Insurgency: There is hope, Northeast at a turning point– UN UNMISS and Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare organize workshop in Juba on service delivery to communities Agric sector has lifted over 4.2m Nigerians out of poverty in 2 years – Minister Unlocking the potential of the African free trade area for rural women Bitcoin tops $60,000 on US fund approval hopes Nigerian Army to detonate expired explosives, alert Calabar residents High Commissioner of Seychelles accredited to the Republic of South Africa Shun violence, embrace peace, group advises Nigerians Nigerian govt to pay gratuities of 102 ex-Biafran soldiers – Magashi UNDP Africa Director calls for increased investment in new approach to accelerate Nigeria’s development Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 16.63% – NBS EU military training mission in Mozambique to start operations APC state congress: Bauchi stakeholders reject Adamu Adamu’s anointed candidate TİKA Landscapes Tomb of Ottoman scholar Abu Bakr Effendi in Cape Town Nigerian Army buries Artillery School commandant in Abuja Arrest warrants issued for over 200 terrorism suspects in Turkey Hatch to Showcase Canada-Africa Solutions at Africa Accelerating 2021 Free movement of people a top priority, according to West African nations Italy not harassing law-abiding Nigerians – Unions Coronavirus: Peace Corps helps launch vaccination campaign in Mantasoa commune Eid-ul-Maulud: Nigerian govt declares Tuesday as public holiday Earned Allowances: Nigerian govt to pay varsity workers N22bn October ending – Ngige Nigerian govt flags-off distribution of Agric inputs to 7,386 Borno farmers Food ration cuts loom for those affected by crisis in northeast Nigeria as famine hits highest level in five years 9 out of 10 schools in Nigeria have no hand-washing facility for children – UNICEF Oyo Govt Set to Revoke contracts from 22 Firms COVID-19: 19 months after restriction, India reopens for foreign tourists Centre for Ethics rewards commissioner, others for Sterling performance Chinese yuan strengthens to 6.4386 against USD Friday Britain: Over 43,000 may have been given wrong COVID test results UK, Nigeria hold Sixth Ministerial Meeting for Economic Development Wema Bank Hosts High Net-worth Customers in Northern Nigeria, Reaffirms Commitment Teenager in court for alleged N2,000 phone robbery Douglas Ryder: Team Update Akeredolu backs constitutional roles for traditional rulers Valedictory Service: Follow footprints of remarkable predecessors — FCE (Technical) tasks graduating students Excellence NCPWD urges government, private organisations to consider employment of PWDs Lagos PDP state congress should be family affair – Spokesman UK Conservative MP David Amess stabbed ‘multiple times’ — News — – Nigeria and World News Farmers urged to embrace improved post-harvest storage technologies
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Economy17 hours agoEkiti special economic zone strategic- Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said the knowledge-based Ekiti Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has the potential to transform the state’s economy and create good, technology-based jobs. Osinbajo delivered a keynote address at the Ekiti Economic Development and Investment Summit, marked by the 2021 Fountain Summit, on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. The theme of the summit is “Attractiveness of investments and economic development: lessons for sub-nationals. “ The Vice President said that the knowledge economy has become essential for development in the digital age. “We have already noted the enormous potential of agriculture and dairy products; but it is clear that the way of the future, especially the huge population of young men and women seeking high paying jobs, is technology. “And I think you are in the process of progress with the planned creation of the Technological Special Economic Zone; Clearly, the future of fast growing economies.
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Africa3 days agoGE invests $ 2.5 million in next generation of Johannesburg engineers
Next Engineers enables us to expose students to the world of engineering from an early age through invaluable hands-on learning experiences JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, October 13, 2021 / APO Group / – Today, General Electric (GE) (www.GE.com) announced an investment of $ 2.5 million over five years in Johannesburg to launch Next Engineers, a global initiative to increase the diversity of young people in engineering. GE chose Johannesburg as one of four inaugural sites, with the aim of inspiring more than 3,500 local students aged 13 to 18 in grades 8 to 12, to provide first-hand experiences in engineering and ” grant financial support to continue their studies in engineering. GE is partnering with PROTEC, South Africa’s leading nonprofit organization that empowers local students to pursue and grow in STEM-based careers, to implement Next Engineers locally. Earlier this year, GE pledged US $ 100 million to launch Next Engineers. Over.
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General news3 days ago2021 IDGC: Foundation tasks stakeholders on girlchild digital, technological empowerment
By Justina Auta The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) on Monday called on stakeholders to create equal opportunities for girls to strive in the digital world. Ms. Kemi Gbadamosi, Director of Advocacy Policy and Marketing, AHF-Africa, launched the appeal in Abuja in commemoration of the International Day of the Girl and Child (IDGC) 2021. Gbadamosi said the event was organized by AHF in collaboration with the Strong Enough Girls Empowerment Initiative (SEGEI) and members of the Girls Act. The Nigeria News Agency reports that the IDGC is commemorated annually on October 11, to celebrate the importance, power and potential of adolescent girls around the world, as set aside by the United Nations. AHF Theme: ‘Amplify Your Voice’ ‘Fight to Keep Girls Healthy, Help Girls Succeed’, aims to eliminate gender challenges, including violence, discrimination, child marriage and a poor learning environment, among others. Gbadamosi said the day was set aside not only.
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General news1 week agoSpace Week: NASRDA invites NOA, organisations to back space awareness programmes
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) appealed to the National Guidance Agency (NOA) and corporate organizations to support awareness of space science and technology for human development. Professor Spencer Onu, director of the Center for Satellite Technology Development (CSTD), a center of the agency’s activities, made the call Wednesday in an interview with the Nigeria News Agency in Abuja. The UN made the appeal as Nigeria joins the world in commemorating World Space Week which will be celebrated from October 4-10. The theme of the year focuses on “Women in Space” to recognize the achievements of women in the space sector. The week is set aside for celebrating the contributions of space science and technology to the development of human conditions and sustainable development. World Space Week was created by a resolution of the United Nations General Assembly in December 1999. The director said there.
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Africa1 week agoAddressing the digital gender divide in Africa through the African Girls Can Code Initiative
The first phase of the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) trained 600 girls NEW YORK, United States of America, October 7, 2021 / APO Group / – Globally, 3.7 billion people do not have access to the Internet. Half of them are women. In some parts of the world, the digital gender divide has narrowed, but data shows it is widening in Africa. The pandemic has shown that access to technology is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity, especially for girls. There is a global digital gender divide: girls are disadvantaged in digital adoption, have lower levels of access and use of digital technology than boys, and often they do not benefit. not digital technology like the boys. To address this, UN Women, in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Telecommunications Unit (ITU), implemented the African Girls Can Code Initiative to train African.
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General news1 week agoGroup to support 12 sub-urban FCT, Nasarawa schools with digital skills
By Justina Auta Ms Chioma Agwuegbo, executive director of TechHerNG, an NGO, said the group will hire 12 suburban high schools from FCT and Nasarawa State University with digital skills and online safety training. She told the Nigeria News Agency on Tuesday in Abuja that the training would be part of the TechHer School Tour project. She said the training would expose more women and girls to how technology could enable their daily activities, strengthen their voices and build better and more inclusive communities. She added that “we also believe that responding to this demographics secures the future of the next generation and their use of technology, especially for girls. “So far we have reached six schools in two Abuja area city councils and recently the two regional education councils gave us approval to hire 12 more suburban secondary schools. “The new agreement thus ensures that we can offer digital.
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AMA1 week agoTechnology Initiative Aims To Bridge Africa’s Digital Divide
· Seventh edition of digital literacy program to reach all 54 African countries· New mobile app and coding challenge to kickstart youth innovation· Virtual teacher training model to help scale online learning across the continent JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, October 6, 2021 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Africa’s biggest digital skills initiative, SAP Africa Code Week (ACW), officially launched yesterday with a strong focus on virtual learning as the continent struggles to recover after COVID-19 disruption. The launch coincided with World Teacher’s Day, which focuses this year on “teachers at the heart of education recovery”. Speaking at a virtual event to mark both World Teacher’s Day and the start of SAP Africa Code Week, UNESCO’s Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, Dr Tawfik Jelassi, said that the pandemic has had a devastating effect, not only on the world’s health system and economy, but also on education and the teaching profession. Research shows that African children at primary-school level have been.
- Africa1 month ago
AOG 2021’s Women in Energy Panel Places Women at the Forefront of Africa’s Development
Women should be at the forefront of economic development, and bringing women issues to the top of the political agenda is part of the solution to driving economic growth LUANDA, Angola, September 10, 2021/APO Group/ — With the energy sector comprising one of the most unequal sectors globally, and female participation remaining considerably low, Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2021 highlighted solutions to enhancing inclusivity and ensuring women are actively involved in Africa’s energy transformation during a Women in Energy panel discussion. In addition to identifying root causes regarding education and barriers to entry, the need to support and create the opportunity for women pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics fields of study were identified. Panel and participants included Nina Birgitte Koch, Managing Director, Equinor Angola; Lame Verre, Head of Strategy – Energy Customer Solutions SSE plc, United Kingdom; Ayotola Jagun, Chief Compliance Officer and Company Secretary, Oando PLC, Nigeria;.
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African Energy Week in Cape Town Maintains a Strong Position on the Role of Women in Africa’s Energy Transformation
AEW 2021 has not only prioritized a diverse speaker panel at its event, but has ensured that women remain at the center of every discussion on Africa’s energy future LUANDA, Angola, September 10, 2021/APO Group/ — Africa’s energy success will be determined by the role women play in the continent’s development, not just as participants but as notable leaders and contributors. For decades, women have played a disengaged role, with inequality, barriers to entry and lack of inclusion across levels of the professional ladder hindering effective progress. Now, the world has realized the role that women play in Africa’s development, and thus, we have seen an increase in the number of women leading the continent’s transformation. Promoting the role that women play in Africa’s energy sector is not a new narrative, and rather than continue with a promotional agenda, African Energy Week (AEW) 2021 in Cape Town is going one.
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Education1 month ago206 teachers commence 2nd edition of NPDC/SEPLAT training
By Deborah CokerNo fewer than 206 teachers from Edo and Delta has commenced the second edition of the NPDC/Seplat Petroleum Development Company PLC joint venture teachers empowerment programme, known as STEP. Dr Chioma Nwachukwu, Director, External Affairs and Sustainability, SEPLAT, in her remarks at the formal inauguration of the programme in Benin, said that the benefitting teachers include 200 teachers and six Chief Inspectors of Education (CIEs). Represented by Mrs Esther Icha, Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility, Seplat, Nwachukwu disclosed that the process for the selection of the benefiting teachers commenced with an online test. She explained that 874 teachers registered from all schools across Edo and Delta, adding that at the end of the test, 200 teachers and six CIEs were selected. She also disclosed that the beneficiaries were drawn from 28 schools each from both states. She added that the strategy for selection include five teachers each representing every.
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General news1 month agoBoot Camp: Foundation trains 160 indigent students on STEM in Kuje
By Diana Omueza The KNOSK N100-A-Day Charity Secondary School, Kuje, FCT, has trained 160 low income students in Kuje on various Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics programmes (STEM). The training was done with support from Worley Foundation in Australia. Mrs Irene Bangwell, Co-Founder of KNOSK during the closure of a Six-Day Boot Camp in Abuja on Tuesday, said that the boot camp which benefitted the 160 students from Kuje community was a huge success. Bangwell said that every child regardless of social background had the ability to excel in science when given necessary learning materials and tools such as the STEM with computer laboratory and its knowledge. “This event is a celebration of the huge milestone of providing children from low-income families with quality science-based education that equips them with knowledge, skills and resolve that they need to break the cycle of poverty. “The setup of the STEM boot camp.
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General news3 months agoMinister calls on African countries to focus on science and technology
By Sylvester Thompson Science and Technology Minister Dr Ogbonnaya Onu on Monday called on African countries in Abuja to focus on science, technology and innovation (STI), for self-reliance. He made this appeal when a delegation from the Organization of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA) visited him and invested him as sponsor of the Sahel Military Games in Africa. UN said that for African countries to be able to convert knowledge into products and services, they must become self-reliant and must pay attention to STI. “It is very important that all of Africa recognize that the continent is blessed; that is why developed countries come to Africa to source their raw materials. “The question is why, as Africans, can we not use the same raw materials, the same natural resources that other countries come to seek from us to develop our countries,” said Onu. He noted that there was no need.
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Education5 months agoUS, foundation empower school girls with technological skills
By Justina Auta An NGO, Odyssey Educational Foundation in collaboration with the United States Embassy in Nigeria on Saturday equipped underprivileged girls in public schools within the FCT with 21st century technological skills. The foundation’s Country Director, Stella Denis, said during the 2021 Technovation ceremony in Abuja, that the effort was aimed at promoting Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and application among young girls. Denis, who is also a Technovation Regional Ambassador said the project was to target public schools from remote and under-served communities in order to inspire them change the world using technology. “The essence is to ensure that more girls get into technology track, especially STEM track. The African child is the most marginalised when it comes to STEM training, that is why we started this project, “Over the years, we have had girls develop mobile apps aimed at tackling community problems ranging from poor.
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Zambian President and Professor Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp inaugurate 8th edition of Merck Foundation 2021 conference
The Merck Foundation Annual Conference (www.Merck-Foundation.com) was inaugurated by the President of the Republic of Zambia, HE Dr EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU and Prof. and the board of directors of the Merck Foundation; The 8th edition of “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” was co-chaired by HE ESTHER LUNGU, The First Lady of the Republic of Zambia and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation; African First Ladies from Angola, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Guinea Conakry, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique and Namibia were the guests of honor of the Luminaire; Over 75,000 participants, healthcare providers, policy makers and academics from 70 countries attended Luminary. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KgaA launched the 8th edition of “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” at April 27, 2021, via an online videoconference. It was co-chaired by HE Mrs. ESTHER LUNGU, The First Lady of the Republic.
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President of Zambia, HE Dr EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU inaugurates the 8th edition of “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” with 13 African First Ladies
The Merck Foundation Annual Conference (www.Merck-Foundation.com) was inaugurated by the President of the Republic of Zambia, HE Dr. EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU and Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of the Management Board of E. Merck KG and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Merck Foundation; the 8th edition of “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” was co-chaired by HE ESTHER LUNGU, The First Lady of the Republic of Zambia and the Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation; African First Ladies from Angola, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Guinea Conakry, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique and Namibia were the guests of honor of the Luminaire; over 75,000 participants, healthcare providers, policy makers and academics from 70 countries attended the luminary. The Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KgaA launched the 8th edition of “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” on April 27, 2021, through.
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19 Primeiras Damas Africanas participam na Conferência Virtual Annual da Fundação Merck no dia 27 de Abril de 2021
A 8ª edição da Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) Africa Asia Luminaire will be copresidida por S. Exª ESTHER LUNGU, Primeira Dama da República da Zâmbia e pela Senadora, Dra. Rasha Kelej, CEO of the Fondation da Merck; O Presidente da República da Zâmbia, S. Exª, o Sr. EDGAR LUNGU eo Presidente do Conselho Executivo da Merck KG, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp inaugurarão oficialmente o “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” online; 19 Primeiras Damascus Africanas participarão como Convidadas de Honra e Ministros da Saúde, Género, Informação, Educação e Ciência e Tecnologia de 25 países africanos; More than 2,000 provenores de saúde, decisores políticos e mídia de maize from 70 countries are benefarão da Luminary. Fundação Merck, o braço filantrópico da Merck Germany, realizará a sua conferência anual, a 8ª edição da “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” from April 27 to April 29, 2021 in the park of the Governo da República da.
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General news6 months agoICT: the Minister seeks the participation of women to promote gender equality
By Justina Auta The Minister of Women’s Affairs, Pauline Tallen, on Thursday called for increased participation of girls and women in the field of information and communication technologies (ICT) in order to promote gender equality. Tallen made the appeal by reaching out to students at Governmental Girls’ Secondary School (GGSS), Dutse, FCT, in commemoration of International Girls in ICT Day 2021. According to her, the day is intended to promote exciting career opportunities for girls and young women in the world’s fastest growing economy and provide them with access to opportunities in ICT. “We are committed to pushing for gender equality by ensuring that no one is left behind in the field of ICT, as it is a foundation for many empowering opportunities and lucrative jobs”, a- she declared. While denouncing the under-representation of women in science and technology fields around the world, she said the ministry is promoting girls’.
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19 African First Ladies to attend the Merck Foundation Annual Online Conference on April 27, 2021
The 8th edition of the Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) Africa Asia Luminary will be co-chaired by HE ESTHER LUNGU, First Lady of the Republic of Zambia and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation; The President of the Republic of Zambia, HE Mr. EDGAR LUNGU and Chairman of the Executive Board of Merck KG, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp to officially launch the online “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”; 19 African First Ladies will be the guests of honor and ministers of health, gender, information, education and science and technology from 25 African countries to participate; Over 2,000 healthcare providers, policy makers and media from over 70 countries will benefit from Luminary. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck Germany, will organize its annual conference, the 8th edition of “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” of April 27 to April 29, 2021 in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Zambia..
- Africa6 months ago
Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2021, 8th edition which will take place from April 27 to 29, 2021, with 19 African first ladies as guests of honor
The 8th edition of the Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) Africa Asia Luminary will be co-chaired by HE ESTHER LUNGU, First Lady of the Republic of Zambia and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation; The President of the Republic of Zambia, HE Mr. EDGAR LUNGU and Chairman of the Executive Board of Merck KG, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp to officially launch the online “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”; 19 African First Ladies will be the guests of honor and ministers of health, gender, information, education and science and technology from 25 African countries to participate; Over 2,000 healthcare providers, policy makers and media from over 70 countries will benefit from Luminary. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck Germany, will organize its annual conference, the 8th edition of “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” of April 27 to April 29, 2021 in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Zambia..
- Economy7 months ago
Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa to rise to 3.4% in 2021- WB
By Folasade Akpan The World Bank says economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to increase from 2.3% to 3.4% in 2021. He said so in his Africa Pulse, a publication on the African economy titled “The Future of Work in Africa: Emerging Trends in Digital Technology Adoption,” published Tuesday in Washington DC. Growth depends on policies adopted by countries and the international community, according to the report, as a second wave of COVID-19 infections has partly lowered growth projections for 2021. He said that while some countries had a significant drop in COVID-19 infections due to the containment measures adopted by the government, other countries were facing an upward trend in infections. He said, however, that real gross domestic product (GDP) growth for 2022 was estimated at 3.1 percent. He added that for most countries in the region, activity would remain well below pre-COVID-19 projections at the end of.
