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The Federal Government has urged the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other Development Partners to collaborate on and support the Renewed Hope Agenda Ward-based Development Programme. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, made this urgent call during a courtesy visit by the new UNICEF Country Representative in Nigeria, Ms. Wafaa Saeed. The programme, which will focus on tackling poverty at the ward level, is expected to lead to an increase in economic activities and encourage the sufficient production of agricultural produce in the country's 8,809 local communities. Bagudu noted that since UNICEF has field offices across the country, it is well-positioned to communicate the Federal Government's interventions at the ward level. The Minister appreciated the support of UNICEF and other development partners, while emphasising that Nigeria is willing to collaborate with development partners to shape the future of multilateralism. The Mi...

Philanthropy  The Nikki Udezue Foundation (NUF), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has called for more philanthropic initiatives and community-driven programmes to make a difference in the lives of Nigerians. The Convener of NUF, Mrs Nkeiruka Udezue, made the call on Saturday during the organisation’s HEAL medical outreach at Pyakasa, a community in Abuja. According to her, development requires the active participation of every citizen. “Every individual has to be the one to make a change in this country. “If we are going to move Nigeria forward, everyone has to brace up, stand firm, stay focused and achieve all that is expected of us. “So more programmes, projects and initiatives are needed to make a difference in Nigeria,” she said. She explained that the outreach, which marked the foundation’s fourth anniversary, was aimed at providing free medical consultations, laboratory services, health education and distribution of essential medicines to about 1...

1. In the last 48 hours, I have been in consultation with critical stakeholders in the Aviation Sector and those involved in the unfortunate incidents regarding the unruly behaviours of certain individuals at our airports of recent. 2. Though regrettable, we think valuable lessons have been learnt by all sides to these incidents and airport security protocol, especially, have been well highlighted for the travelling public. If nothing at all, the episodes have undoubtedly helped to raise public awareness about appropriate conduct within the aviation space. 3. As highlighted in my previous statements on the last two incidents, clear wrongs were committed by both the offending passengers and staff of the airlines involved from all the evidence available to us and those available to the public. It is clear that all the actors involved cannot continue to highlight the injury or injustice done to them without acknowledging their own equal culpability.  5. Therefore, after reviewing the ...

PRESS STATEMENT*  The National Sports Commission celebrates the 29th year since Nigeria’s Olympic football team stunned the world to clinch Africa’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in men’s football.  On August 3, 1996, the Olympic Eagles, captained by the legendary Nwankwo Kanu, defeated a star-studded Argentina side 3-2 in a dramatic final at the Sanfid Stadium, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.. Nigeria’s road to glory was paved with resilience, talent, and unyielding belief. The team famously came from behind to beat Brazil 4-3 in the semi-final and went on to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over Argentina in the final—two football powerhouses, cementing Nigeria’s place in global football history. “This was a moment that redefined African football,” said Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC). “Today, we celebrate these icons from Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games, who not only brought glory to Nigeria but inspired an entire continent with their cou...

Press Release  The Association of Ex-lawmakers, who served at the Kebbi State House of Assembly have passed a vote of confidence for the sterling leadership qualities of Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu. Endorsing the governor during a courtesy visit on him at Government House, Birnin Kebbi on Monday, the forum Chairman, Rt. Hon. Hassan Mohammed Shala said their action became necessary in view of the achievements recorded by Kauran Gwandu's administration within a short period of governance. The chairman, who is also the ex-Speaker of the house, observed that the governor had transformed the state capital by giving it a befitting outlook. Shalla expressed satisfaction over the spread of developmental projects across the state, saying: "There is no doubt, the presence of this administration is glaring, we are all living witness to your infrastructure strides. "Your projects cut across all sectors of the economy, apart from empowerment programmes to give the good peopl...

BY FAVOUR AUGUSTA The Nigeria women’s basketball team , D’Tigress, have been rewarded by the federal government following their remarkable feat of winning a fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title. At a special reception held in their honour at the State House on Monday evening, each player of the triumphant squad was awarded $100,000, a national honour of the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON), and a plot of land. Members of the coaching and technical crew were also not left out, receiving $50,000 each, along with national honours and land. Although President Bola Tinubu was not physically present at the ceremony, he was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who made the announcements on behalf of the federal government. The vice president praised the team for bringing glory to the country and showing the world the strength and talent of Nigerian women. “You have conquered Africa and opened the door to global greatness,” Mr Shettima said. “Your emphatic victory o...