Abuja, March 28, 2022 The Black Stars of Ghana on Monday afternoon arrived in Abuja for the return leg of the 2022 FIFA World Cup playoff against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Ghanaian team arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport …
Read More »Mother’s Day: Sesor Foundation empowers 106 women IDPs in Lagos
By Fabian Ekeruche Lagos, March 27, 2022 A Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), Sesor Foundation, on Sunday, empowered 106 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) with funds to enable them start their businesses. The Executive Director of the foundation, Ms Ier Jonathan-Ichaver disclosed this at an event to mark Mother’s Day in Lagos. …
Read More »Amazon will discover e-Commerce in Africa not a tea party By Tarila Ben-White
Feelers indicate that Amazon may now be ready to explore what the continent has to offer on the e-commerce front but the nous and experience of indigenous giants such as Konga will come in handy if it is not to stumble heavily in Africa’s biggest market It is no longer …
Read More »FG urges EU to step up investments in gas infrastructure in Nigeria
The Federal Government has urged the European Union (EU), to step up investments in gas and hydrocarbon in Nigeria to be able to meet the bloc’s energy needs. The call is coming on the heels of the festering war between Ukraine and Russia, which threatens gas supply to European countries. …
Read More »E-Passports: Nigeria High Commission, London suspends Biometrics capture following physical, verbal assaults of staff
Biometrics capture on the new Enhanced E-Passport at the Nigeria High Commission in London has been suspended with effect from Monday, March 28, 2022, until some identified challenges arising from the process are resolved. A statement by the High Commission, London, dated March 25, 2022 communicated this decision, which it …
Read More »Consul General Egopija hands over artifacts returned by Metropolitan Museum, New York to Foreign Affairs Minister, Onyeama
Super Eagles resume training after returning from Kumasi
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, March 26, 2022 The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday evening in Abuja resumed training ahead of their second leg 2022 FIFA World Cup play-off against the Black Stars of Ghana. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the team had returned to Nigeria in …
Read More »Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation-USA, Atlanta Chapter, launches Nigerian Emergency Resource Center. today
The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation-Americas (NIDOA-USA), Atlanta Chapter, will today, Saturday, March 26, 2022 launch a Nigerian Emergency Resource Center. The program, which will have Nigeria’s Consul General in Atlanta, Georgia, Ambassador (Dr.) Amina Amira Smaila as Special Guest of Honor, will take place at the Holiday Inn Atlanta/Roswell 909, …
Read More »When family, friends bid late Dr. Joseph Laoye farewell; Pastors Tunde Bakare, Toyin Laoye, others present, pay glowing tributes
Family, friends and associates of late Dr. Joseph Adesola Adegboyega Laoye, on Saturday, March 5, 2022, bid the departed Patriarch of the Family a tearful final farewell as he was laid to rest after a fruitful sojourn of 88 years on earth. Born on March 5, 1933, into the Aleshinloye …
Read More »Ijaw Diaspora Council commiserates with Amb Tamuno over father’s demise
The Ijaw Diaspora Council (IDC) on Friday commiserated with Amb. Maureen Tamuno over the demise of her father Elder Clement Chepaka. The deceased hailed from Agbabiri axis in Okirika Local Government Area of Rivers. Tamuno is Nigeria’s High Commissioner for Jamaica, Haiti, Belize, and Dominican Republic. In a condolence message …
Read More »World Cup play-off: Super Eagles depart for Ghana battle
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, March 24, 2022 The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Thursday morning departed Abuja for Kumasi for the first leg of the 2022 FIFA World Cup play-off against the Black Stars of Ghana. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Eagles who had been training …
Read More »Govt borrowings not necessarily bad, says DMO
DMO’s D-G, Patience Oniha By Kadiri Abdulrahman Lagos, March 24, 2022 The Debt Management Office (DMO), says borrowing by countries to finance budget deficits and critical infrastructure is not necessarily bad. Patience Oniha, the Director-General of DMO said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on …
Read More »Eni lifts Force Majeure on oil output
By Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, March 23, 2022 Eni, parent company of Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC), on Wednesday lifted Force Majeure it declared on expected oil output as it resumed oil export from Brass Oil Export Terminal. A Force Majeure is a legal clause in contracts which absolves firms from …
Read More »NIDCOM boss, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, receives Honorary Doctorate Degree, Thursday, March 24, 2022
Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, will on Thursday, March 24, be awarded an Honorary Doctorate degree by the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria. The conferment of the award on the highly decorated public officer will be part of the highlights of the 25th Convocation …
Read More »2023: Peter Obi set to declare presidential ambition
Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, is set to declare his intention to vie for the 2023 Presidency, according to one of his closest allies. “I can tell you on good authority that Obi will sooner than later declare his presidential ambition. He has almost concluded nationwide consultations …
Read More »Imo Deputy Governor’s wife urges privileged women to mentor others
By Leonard Okachie Umuahia, March 22, 2022 Wife of Imo Deputy Governor, Dr Bola Njoku, has challenged privileged women to support other women through mentoring and capacity building. She gave the advice on Tuesday during the 2022 International Women’s Day celebration by Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike Women Association …
Read More »Online enlightenment program on Depression, suicide holds; US based experts speak
The Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America (USA) branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is presenting an online enlightenment program on Depression and Suicide. The program, being facilitated by Nelson Aluya, MD takes place at 07:00pm (EST), 04:00 pm (PST) tonight. The expert panelists are …
Read More »World Cup play-off: 21 Super Eagles players train for Ghana clash
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, March 22, 2022 No fewer than 21 Super Eagles players on Tuesday in Abuja commenced training for the crucial 2022 FIFA World Cup play-off against the Black Stars of Ghana. The training, supervised by coach Augustine Eguavoen at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, saw the players …
Read More »Nigeria lifts pre-travel testing for vaccinated Nigerians, visitors
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, March 21, 2022 The Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19 has lifted per travel testing requirements for COVID-19 vaccinated Nigerians and visitors. Mr Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman PSC on COVID-19, on Monday in Abuja, said that the revised International …
Read More »Six players arrive as Super Eagles’ camp for Ghana opens in Abuja
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, March 21, 2022 Super Eagles players on Monday started arriving at the team’s Abuja camp to prepare for the crucial 2022 FIFA World Cup play-off against the Black Stars of Ghana. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Eagles will face the Black …
Read More »RCCG Dominion Cathedral, Orange, New Jersey, USA gets set for Silver Jubilee celebration
Arrangements are presently in top gear towards the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Dominion Cathedral, Orange, New Jersey, United States of America (USA). The Silver Jubilee celebration of the Provincial Headquarters Church, according to the Host, Special Assistant to …
Read More »MPR, Gift Health Plus collaborate to reduce adverse pregnancy outcomes in Mbaise
New York, USA, March 20, 2022 The Mbaise Policy Roundtable (MPR), a non-governmental organization with offices in Owerri Imo State, Nigeria and New York USA, will partner with Gift Health Plus (GHP) Inc, a New Jersey, USA based non-profit organization, in furtherance of their shared commitment to provide holistic and …
Read More »Zelensky, Ukraine, and lessons for Nigerian leaders By Dakuku Peterside .
Leadership can come from anyone, anywhere, anytime, but the skill and attribute crucial in moving an organisation or nation forward is in short supply in Nigeria. Whenever we spot good leaders, it behoves us to find out why they got it right and use these to critically evaluate where we …
Read More »Evacuation: NiDCOM tinkers with post-traumatic stress therapy for returnees
Abuja, March 18, 2022 Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has stressed the need for post traumatic therapy for the Nigerian-Ukrainian evacuees. She stated this when the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) visited the Management of NiDCOM in Abuja on Friday. The NIDCOM boss said she will …
Read More »Russo-Ukraine crisis will affect Nigerian economy – 2023 presidential aspirant
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, March 20, 2022 Mrs. Patience Key, a 2023 presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and the immediate past Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Americas (NIDOA), USA, has said that the Russo-Ukraine conflict will affect Nigeria, being an oil producing …
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