United States of America Representative for Washington D.C, Dr. Oye Owolewa, will host an important Seminar on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 6 pm to 8 pm at the R.I.S.E Demonstration Center, located at 2730 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE. The DC Capital Seminar, which will focus on Grants …
Read More »UNDP promises to strengthen Aba Shoe Industry
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has expressed its readiness to strengthen the Aba Shoe Industry through its strategic programme aimed at introducing the use of technological advancements in shoe manufacturing. Miss Ahunna Eziakonwa, the Assistant Administrator of UNDP made this known on Monday during a meeting with the …
Read More »At Polaris Bank IWD Webinar, Akinpelu, Nwakwesi, others advocate empowerment of women
…as CEO, Kayode Lawal highlights indispensable contributions of women to societal progress, economic development Lagos, Nigeria: March 15, 2024 Polaris Bank’s International Women’s Day (IWD) webinar themed: ‘Empowering Voices: Women Leading Change,’ offered a dynamic platform for insightful conversations. The 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD) theme “Inspire Inclusion,” recognizes that despite …
Read More »Peter Obi, Alex Otti, others celebrate Pastor Ezekwesili at 70
Dignitaries, from across Nigeria and beyond, came together, Saturday, to celebrate Pastor Chinedu Ezekwesili, the Senior Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), The Everlasting Arms Parish (TEAP), Abuja, as he turned 70. Those in attendance included Mr. Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) …
Read More »Tinubu congratulates Justice Ogwuegbu at 91
President Bola Tinubu has sent congratulations to former Supreme Court Justice Emmanuel Obioma Ogwuegbu on his 91st birthday today, March 16, 2024. President Tinubu, according to a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, his Special Adviser (Media & Publicity), said “Justice Ogwuegbu’s illustrious career saw him swiftly rise through the ranks, spending …
Read More »Glaucoma: Abia First Lady advocates increased awareness, regular eye examination
The wife of Abia Governor, Mrs Priscilla Otti, says increased public education and regular eye examination are key to solving the problem of glaucoma in the society. Otti said this on Thursday during an event organised by the State Government in commemoration of the 2024 World Glaucoma Week which will …
Read More »305 host communities’ youths graduate from Dangote Cement’s vocational empowerment programme
.…Ogun govt gives kudos to Ibese Plant No fewer than 305 youths from the Dangote Cement Ibese plant’s 17 host communities have so far been trained and empowered with multi-million Naira start-up packs in different vocations since the commencement of operations by the Cement Company in Ibese, the Company management …
Read More »NCDMB holds first quarter 2024 Staff Town Hall meeting; Redeploys management staff
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Tuesday held the Q1 2024 Staff TownHall Meeting at the 1000-seater NCDMB Conference Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The quarterly TownHall Meeting enables NCDMB’s Management and Staff to interact and communicate effectively. This edition allowed the Executive Secretary, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe to canvass …
Read More »How Emefiele allegedly awarded multi-billion Naira contracts to family, associates – Witness
A Seventh Prosecution Witness, PW7, in the trial of a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele on Monday, March 11, 2024 told Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Abuja, how Emefiele allegedly signed and approved award and payments of contracts …
Read More »Union Bank advocates inclusivity, female empowerment at 2024 International Women’s Day event
Lagos, NIGERIA Union Bank of Nigeria has re-emphasised its advocacy for an equitable and inclusive society devoid of biases, stereotypes, and discrimination. This assertion was recently made at a special event hosted by the Bank to commemorate this year’s International Women’s Day celebration under the global theme #InspireInclusion. Tagged Ability …
Read More »Obi celebrates Nigeria Women for contributions to nation’s development
By Lilian U. Okoro Lagos, March 8, 2024 Peter Obi, the main opposition voice and presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, has praised Nigerian women for their immeasurable contributions to the nation’s development. Obi conveyed the felicitation in a statement he issued to celebrate …
Read More »Presidential aide hails Olukoyede’s ongoing reform in EFCC; Commission arrests 37 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja
The Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters in the office of the Vice President, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has commended the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede on his steady reform in the Commission in spite of attendant challenges. He gave this …
Read More »Former First Lady decries deplorable condition of UNN’s Zik’s flats
By Hilary Akalugwu Nsukka (Enugu State) March 7, 2024 Emeritus Prof Uche Azikiwe, the wife of late Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, first President of Nigeria, has expressed worry over the deplorable condition of Zik’s flats at the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN). Azikiwe disclosed this in Nsukka on Thursday, when Dr …
Read More »Re: A vacuous judgment on Dele Giwa By Idowu Adewale
On Sunday, February 25, 2024, ThisDay newspaper published an article titled “A Vacuous Judgment on Dele Giwa” suggesting that the judgment of Honourable Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, delivered on February 16, 2024 in Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/1301/2021: Incorporated Trustees of Media Rights Agenda v Attorney-General …
Read More »Police Service Commission approves promotion of 1,607 DSPs
By Monday Ijeh Abuja, March 6, 2024 The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 1,607 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) to the rank of Superintendents (SPs). The Head of Press and Public Relations of PSC, Mr. Ikechukwu Ani, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. …
Read More »Ukraine’s food donation to Nigeria a national disgrace – Peter Obi
Mr. Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election has described the recent donation of tons of grains to Nigeria by war-torn Ukraine as a nation disgrace resulting from years of leadership failure. Mr. Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State said that …
Read More »Dangote honours late Access Bank CEO, names Lagos refinery road ‘Herbert Wigwe road’
Aliko Dangote, the Chairman and CEO of Dangote Group, has honoured the late Access bank CEO Herbert Wigwe by naming the “biggest” road network leading to his Lagos refinery after him. The tribute comes following the tragic passing of Wigwe, his wife, and son in a helicopter crash in California, …
Read More »Faithfuls celebrate Adeboye at 82
Pastor Enoch Adeboye at 82. Sunday, March 3, 2024 By Uchenna Eletuo Lagos, March 3, 2024 Faithfuls of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) on Sunday celebrated the General Overseer (G O) of the church, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on his 82nd birthday. Adeboye, born March 2, 1942, has been …
Read More »Renowned New Jersey, US Attorney, Ejike Uzor, clocks 60, gives God thanks
Nigerian-born, New Jersey, United States of America (USA) based Attorney, Elder Ejike Uzor, clocked 60 years recently and together with his wife, Mrs. Ngozi Uzor, their children, relatives, friends and other well-wishers gave God profuse thanks last Sunday, February 25, 2024. The thanksgiving of the Uzor family, which took place …
Read More »South African lawyer partners Imo lawmaker, GetBundi College to train 12 youths on Coding
Lagos, March 1, 2024 Mr. Johnson Anyiam, a lawyer in South Africa, is partnering with a member of the Imo House of Assembly, Mr. Ebonine Ozioma, to train 12 youths on Coding and digital education. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the youths are from Ozioma’s Njaba Constituency. …
Read More »Nigerian Singer, Moses Bliss, fiance Marie Wiseborn tie knot traditionally in Ghana (See pictures)
Nigeria’s Moses Bliss and his Ghanaian bride, Marie Wiseborn By Akotonou Lynient and Esther Mamudu Abuja, Feb. 29 2024 Nigerian Gospel singer, Moses Bliss and his Ghanaian fiancé, Marie Wiseborn on Thursday had their much anticipated traditional marriage with the hashtags #Foreverbliss #MMBliss24 #Foreverbliss24. The traditional wedding ceremony, acclaimed to …
Read More »Vatican ambassador highlights role of religion in achieving world peace
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, March 1, 2024 Archbishop Gabrielle Caccia, Permanent Observer of the Holy See Mission to the United Nations, has emphasised the critical role of religion in achieving world peace. Caccia, who spoke at an event to mark the World Interfaith Harmony Week at the UN headquarters …
Read More »Obi knocks new MPR says it will worsen the economic situation and lead to job loss.
The main opposition voice in the country and the Labour Party (LP) standard bearer, Mr. Peter Obi has given a thumbs down to the new monetary policy rates released by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. According to Obi, the new policy will worsen the economic situation in the country …
Read More »Oramah delivers 8th Goddy Jidenma lecture; Says Africa’s economic progress depends on its response to unprecedented de-globalisation
How Africa and the rest of the developing world manoeuvre the emerging challenges presented by the unprecedented de-globalisation of the world could potentially make or mar their economic progress in the years ahead, Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) …
Read More »Chevron Nigeria wins Sustainable Energy Business Award at NIES
Lagos, February 28, 2024: Chevron Nigeria Limited (“CNL”), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and CNL, was on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, recognized with the Sustainable Energy Business award at the ongoing Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES), the Federal Government of Nigeria’s official Energy, …
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