New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): Delhi University’s Hindu College claimed to have become the first higher education institution in the country to host a public policy lab. The initiative, described as a bridge between scholarship and statecraft, was formally inaugurated by NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam on Thursday, signalling …
Nigerian Govt Signs MOU With Chocolate City On Creative Industry Infrastructure
The partnership is expected to be implemented through a Joint Working Committee comprising representatives from both organisations. The Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy and Chocolate City Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop key infrastructure towards repositioning Nigeria’s creative industry. The News Agency …
Ashanti Regional Minister pledges support for Centre for National Culture
By Naa Shormei Odonkor Kumasi, April 16, GNA – Dr Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, has pledged to support the Center for National Culture (CNC) in the region to promote cultural heritage of the people. He said culture and traditions helped to know the route of people and gave …
Naomi Borley Alabi appointed as Acting Deputy CEO of GTDC
By Iddi Yire Accra, April 16, GNA – In a strategic move to strengthen Ghana’s tourism sector, President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Madam Naomi Borley Alabi as the Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Finance and Administration at the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC). Dr Callistus Mahama, the …
MPs approve Ruku, Wendot nomination as Cabinet Secretaries
Members of the National Assembly unanimously voted on Wednesday to approve the appointments of Geoffrey Ruku and Hanna Wendot as Cabinet Secretaries. The approval comes a few days after the two were vetted by the Committee on Appointments to serve in the Public Service and Gender ministries. The report from …
Jigawa enforces compulsory Hijab for security operatives
The Jigawa State Government has made a significant decision regarding the attire of female security operatives in the state. According to a recent announcement, the government has directed three private security firms operating in the state to allow their female workers to wear hijabs while on duty. This was announced …
“Responsibility of everyone to reach out to people”: CM Revanth Reddy directs MLAs to visit villages on key government decisions
Hyderabad ( Telangana ) [India], April 16 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has urged all party MLAs to intensify public outreach and counter what he described as the opposition’s false propaganda. Speaking at the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting in Hyderabad, he instructed legislators to visit every village in …
Trump maintains position on Canada, believes Canada would benefit from becoming 51st US state: White House
Washington, DC [ US ], April 16 (ANI): US President Donald Trump still maintains his position on Canada , and he believes that Canada would greatly benefit from becoming the 51st state of the United States of America, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a press briefing on …
Biden attacks Trump on Social Security in rare public speech
The former Democratic president attacked Trump’s policies regarding Social Security in his first public address since leaving office. His speech has divided his fellow Democrats. Former US President Joe Biden spoke out against Donald Trump’s policies, especially regarding Social Security, during a speech in Chicago on Tuesday — his first …
South Korea’s finance chief to meet US treasury secretary next week
South Korean Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok will meet with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington during a visit for the Group of 20 (G20) finance ministers’ meeting and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meetings, Seoul’s finance ministry said on April 16. The U.S. Treasury proposed the meeting, with …