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2 months ago | 
nannews.ng | Naomi Sharang |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Salisu Idris |Ismail Abdulaziz
By Naomi SharangStakeholders in Abuja say the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) can help address obstacles and biases faced by women across various spheres. They spoke at a town hall meeting on the application of FOIA, organised by the Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Justice and the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS).
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2 months ago | 
nannews.ng | Celine-Damilola Oyewole |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Salisu Idris |Ismail Abdulaziz
By Celine-Damilola OyewoleThe First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, in celebration of the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD), has honoured women globally for their resilience, hard work, and achievements. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme for 2025 IWD is “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.”In her message commemorating the day, Mrs Tinubu encouraged women to cherish and support one another.
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2 months ago | 
nannews.ng | Rukayat Moisemhe |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Salisu Idris |Ismail Abdulaziz
By Rukayat MoisemheThe Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and some women industrialists have called for the implementation of policies that support work-life balance and gender equality. They made the call in Lagos at an event organised by MAN in commemoration of the International Women’s Day, annually celebrated on March 8.
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2 months ago | 
nannews.ng | Salif Atojoko |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Salisu Idris |Ismail Abdulaziz
By Salif AtojokoPresident Bola Tinubu has appointed six Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) for federal government-owned hospitals in Akure, Gombe, Azare, Lafiya, Maiduguri and Kafanchan. Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, said the newly appointed CMDs and their hospitals are Prof. Olusegun Ojo, CMD, Federal Teaching Hospital, Akure, Ondo State, who previously served as pioneer CMD of Ondo State Specialist Hospital. “Prof.
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2 months ago | 
nannews.ng | Imelda Osayande |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Salisu Idris |Ismail Abdulaziz
By Imelda OsayandeThe Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. Darlington Obaseki, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its contributions to the healthcare sector. Obaseki made the commendation while receiving the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo Council, at UBTH in Benin.
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2 months ago | 
nannews.ng | Obinna Unaeze |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Salisu Idris |Ismail Abdulaziz
By Obinna UnaezeThe Anambra Government says it has begun the digital registration of hotels and entertainment centres in the state as part of measures to tackle insecurity in the state. Mr Don Onyenji, the state Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, said this in Awka, during a one-day interactive session with hotel owners in the state. “One of the major factors that is critical to tourism and entertainment industries is security.
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2 months ago | 
nannews.ng | Okon Edem Okon |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Salisu Idris |Ismail Abdulaziz
By Okon OkonThe Service Compact with All Nigerians (SERVICOM) has commended the management of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) for enhancing service delivery to its customers. SERVICOM National Coordinator, Mrs Nnenna Akajemeli, made the commendation at the presentation of the 2024 Service Compliance Evaluation (SCE) Report on 16 branches of the bank, held at its headquarters in Abuja.
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2 months ago | 
nannews.ng | Salisu Sani-Idris |Salisu Idris |Ismail Abdulaziz |Folashade Adeniran
By Salisu Sani-IdrisThe Kebbi Government on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MSM Cement Ltd. to establish a cement factory with a capacity of three million tonnes per annum in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the MoU was signed by Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi and the Chairman of the company, Alhaji Mu’azzam Mairawani at the Kebbi Governor’s Lodge in Abuja.
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Feb 7, 2025 | 
nannews.ng | Muhyideen Jimoh |Salisu Idris |Ismail Abdulaziz |Lydia Beshel
By Muhyideen JimohThe Chairman, National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, has expressed the commissions’ commitment to the development of a vibrant sports economy in the country, in collaboration with stakeholders. Dikko stated this on Thursday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Association of Former Female Athletes of Nigeria (AFFAN). He maintained that no critical stakeholder would be left behind in the pursuit of the commission’s vision.
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Feb 7, 2025 | 
nannews.ng | Salisu Sani-Idris |Salisu Idris |Muhyideen Jimoh |Ismail Abdulaziz
By Salisu Sani-IdrisVice-President Kashim Shettima says patients from the United States (US) and other countries are thronging Nigeria hospitals to seek affordable and high-quality kidney transplants. Shettima said this on Thursday, during a courtesy visit by the Nigerian Association of Nephrology at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, ahead of the association’s 37th Scientific Conference. According to the Vice-President, Nigeria is witnessing a surge in reverse medical tourism.
