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    The outgoing Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Nigeria to the Republic of Cuba, His Excellency, Mr. Benaoyagha B. M. Okoyen, has called for a panel discussion that would focus on seeking out a diplomatic perspective to the question of Africa’s economic development. Ambassador Okoyen made the call during …

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh, OFR participated in an n engaging session at the Public Hearing on the 2024-2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) organized by the Joint Committee on Finance, Appropriation, National Planning and …

For Deacon Sunday Ode of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Dominion Cathedral, Orange, New Jersey, United States of America (USA) and his wife, Mrs. Moyinoluwa Ode, it was a day of great joy when they named their new born son recently. The beautiful naming ceremony was performed by the …

By Busayo Onijala Lagos, Nov. 9, 2023 The High Commission of Canada in Nigeria on Thursday said visa application centres in Abuja and Lagos remained open to the public. Mr. Demilade Kosemani, Communications and Public Affairs Officer, High Commission of Canada, Abuja, said this in a statement, following the fire …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has provided insight into how the lingering conflict between Russia and Ukraine has impacted Nigerian crude oil inflows in the international oil market, leading to a dip in demand from the once-dependable Asian market at the onset of hostilities in the Eastern …

By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja, Nov. 8, 2023 The Federal Government has inaugurated additional enhanced e-passport facilities at selected Nigerian Embassies in Italy, Spain, Greece, Austria and Switzerland. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo inaugurated the facilities at the Nigerian Embassy in Rome. A statement by the Service Public Relations …

To work towards its vision of a waste-free future, Nestlé Nigeria has said that it takes necessary actions to promote behavioral changes, and to build a circular ecosystem in waste management, starting from the company’s employees and extending to the communities closest to its operations and to a wider audience …

Dr Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on Sunday applauded President Bola Tinubu for insisting on competence in the composition of the current board of the Commission. Ogbuku noted that the new board, made up of highly experienced people from diverse fields will collectively work for …

NAN Managing Director, Mr. Ali M. Ali, addressing RATTAWU members during the Grand Finale of RATTAWU WEEK 2.0 Convergence on Friday at the NAN Media Centre in Lagos. By Adeyemi Adeleye/Abiodun Azi Lagos, Nov. 3, 2023 The Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr. Ali M. Ali, says unhappy …

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote, on Thursday commissioned the corporate Head Office and Training Academy of the hospitality conglomerate, Genesis Group Limited, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The NCDMB boss lauded the firm for being the leading provider of …

The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas are committed to signing a visa waiver agreement for Diplomatic and Official Passports holders of both countries. The Prime Minister of the Bahamas, H.E. Hon. Philip Edward Davis, MP KC, according to a statement by the High Commission of …

Some 80 journalists from the print, electronic and online media in Kogi, Bayelsa and Imo states have started receiving training on fact-checking to aid the credibility of electoral information as the States get set to hold off-cycle governorship elections on November 11, 2023. The fact-checking workshops kick-start the iVerify project …

October 29, 2023 Is there any connect between law and public opinion or judgments and public opinion? Before Justice Musa Dattijo Muhammad’s (rtd) valedictory speech at the Supreme Court last Friday, the connect or disconnect between those two had begun to assume a life of its own. The presidential election …

By Abiodun Lawal/Salisu Sani-Idris Abeokuta/Abuja, Oct. 28, 2023 The Iyalode of Yorubaland, Mrs. Alaba Lawson, has died at the age of 72 years. Mr. Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji, the Media Adviser to the deceased, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Saturday. President Bola Tinubu on Saturday in Abuja, expressed …

Abuja, Oct. 27, 2023: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the affirmation of his election by the apex court,  describing his  victory as divine. She further called on all Nigerians to rally round him in his determination to achieve excellence …

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Mararaba (Nasarawa State), Oct. 26, 2023 As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the Access Bank Retail Operations Group has donated hospital equipment to the Primary Health Care Centre (PHC) at Gurku 1, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Ms. Emem Ukoh, Zonal Head, Abuja …

The much-anticipated second edition of the Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect (FITCC) got off to a boisterous start on Tuesday, 24 October 2023 as leading financial institution -Fidelity Bank Plc -hosted a broad range of businesses, regulators, members of the diplomatic corps and other guests to the opening ceremony …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 26, 2023 Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Americas South Savannah has celebrated the achievements of the Nigerian-Canadian, Uzoma Asagwara as the Minister of Health and Deputy Premier of Canada’s Manitoba Province. NIDO Americas South Savannah Vice President, Dr Tomi Ademokun, in a statement to …

Keynote Address delivered by Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, Chairman, Heirs Holdings Group, Heirs Insurance Group & UBA Group, Founder, The Tony Elumelu Foundation at the 2023 NATIONAL INSURANCE CONFERENCE, Abuja – FCT, Nigeria on Monday, October 23, 2023.Theme: “Redefining Safety. Insurance Solutions for Public Buildings and Buildings under Construction.”  …

By Adekunle Williams Lagos, Oct. 22, 2023 A former governor of Rivers, Dr Rotimi Amaechi will deliver a keynote address at TheNiche Lecture in Lagos, aimed at fostering the much-needed renaissance in the society. The Chief Executive Officer of TheNiche, Mr. Ikechukwu Amaechi, made this known in a statement in …

Badagry: October 21, 2023. Dr Julius Garvey, son of legendary Marcus Garvey has been given a new name by the Akran of Badagry. He is now called “Ajigo of Badagry Kingdom” which means in Yoruba language, “the Child returns home”. This took place at the Palace of the Akran of …

By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, Oct. 20, 2023 The Abia Government, in collaboration with Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, on Friday, held a commendation service in honour of the renowned Professor of Insurance, Prof. Joe Irukwu. Irukwu, who hailed from Item in Bende Local Government Area of the state, …

October 18, 2023, Lagos, Nigeria: The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has congratulated  Mr. Olufemi Oladapo Soneye on his appointment as Chief Corporate Communications Officer (CCCO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The Guild also congratulated its pioneer president, Dr. Malachy Agbo, who was recently sworn in …