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As part of its commitment to empower women with relevant entrepreneurship skills, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, partnered with ImpactHER to host another round of free digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills training for businesswomen. The training, organized by ImpactHER, was held from Monday, August 19 to Friday, August …

By Ijendu Iheaka Umuahia, Aug. 28, 2024 Gov. Alex Otti of Abia on Wednesday commissioned work on the Ohafia – Arochukwu Road, more than three decades after it was abandoned. In a speech at the event held at the Ohafia end of the road, Otti said that the contract had …

By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Aug. 28, 2024 The Nigeria’s  Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa and his Nigerien counterpart, Gen. Moussa Barmou, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to enhance security cooperation between Nigeria and Niger Republic. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director …

Beijing, Aug. 29, 2024 U.S. President Joe Biden’s National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan held a rare meeting on Thursday with one of China’s top generals during his visit to Beijing. According to a report by Chinese broadcaster Phoenix TV, the meeting appears to be a sign of rapprochement between China …

Home-based athletes who represented Nigeria at the recently concluded 2024 Paris Olympics in France are appealing to the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, to fulfill the promise of a $1,000 training grant. Report has surfaced that despite assurances from the Minister that all financial obligations would be settled …

Abuja, August 28, 2024. Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa,  Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NiDCOM), says  partnership between Africans, home and in the Diaspora is a key pathway to the development and advancement of the Continent. Dabiri-Erewa stated this while receiving a delegation from the US-Africa Chamber of Commerce  in  her Office …

By Fortune Abang Abuja, Aug. 29, 2024 President Xi Jinping  of China on Thursday met with the Assistant to the U.S. President for National Security Affairs, Jake Sullivan, in Beijing. During their meeting, Xi stated that in a changing and turbulent world, countries needed solidarity and coordination, not division or …

The Ogun State Government has felicitated with the new Director General of the State Security Service(DSS), Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, on his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as a round peg in a round hole. The congratulatory message, which was signed by the Special Adviser to the …

The publisher, Neptune Prime newspapers, Dr Hassan Gimba, has announced plans to commission three major projects in his home state, Yobe. In an invitation letter sent to newsmen on Wednesday, the publisher disclosed that the event, which is scheduled to take place on August 31, is coinciding with the wedding …

Apex Pan-Igbo organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has condemned in strong terms a video that has gone viral, of a lady asking the Igbo to poison Yoruba and Benin people, and has called on the security agencies to fish out those involved and ensure that they “face the full weight of …

By Funmilola Gboteku Lagos, Aug. 28, 2024 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has directed all Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to complete the mandatory verification and linkage of SIMs to NINs by Sept. 14, 2024. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Mr. Reuben Muoka, Director, Public Affairs …

The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has hailed President Bola Tinubu over the appointment of Mr. Tosin Ajayi as Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS). MOSIEND, in a statement signed by its President, Dr. Kennedy West, said Ajayi’s …

[email protected] 0807 552 5533 Let me waste no time in saying that if care is not taken, the new policy on education as enunciated by the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, will translate into another “subsidy is gone” fiasco! Good policy but hastily pronounced before thinking it through and …

By Femi Ogunshola Abuja, Aug. 28, 2024 A former federal lawmaker, Mr. Sam Onuigbo, has intervened in the political dispute between Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti. He urged those fueling the crisis to desist, warning that their actions could …

By Joshua Olomu Abuja, Aug. 28, 2024 Mr.  Nyaknno Osso,  founder and president of  Biographical Legacy and  Research Foundation (BLERF), on Wednesday said that former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo is the world’s most documented president of his era. He stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria …

By Joan Nwagwu Abuja, Aug.28, 2024 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed all its members nationwide to embark on a peaceful prayer procession tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 29. Mr. Emmanuel Ugboaja, General Secretary of NLC, said this in a letter addressed to all affiliates and state councils on Wednesday in …

… Over 1,000 Individuals Receive Free Eye-care Services  The Vision First programme is a continuation of NNPC Ltd/ SNEPCo Production Sharing Contract (PSC) commitment to advancing health and well-being within its host communities. Through this initiative, over 1,000 individuals will receive free eye care services, alongside a range of general …

By Rukayat Adeyemi Lagos, Aug. 27, 2024 The Nigerian Stock Market on Tuesday extended gains from its previous session by adding N271 billion to the portfolios of investors. Notably, the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) market capitalisation, which opened at N55.166 trillion, gained N271 billion or 0.49 per cent to close …

By Rukayat Adeyemi Lagos, Aug. 26, 2024 Opening the week, investors interest in the stocks of BUA Foods, FBN Holdings, Zenith Bank, among others advanced equities boosted the overall market index by 0.07 per cent. Specifically, the market capitalisation which opened at N55.129 trillion, gained N37 billion or 0.07 per …

Ahead of the 2024 National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta state, Edo state is hosting the South-South zonal elimination, scheduled to hold from Wednesday, August 28th to 1st of September,2024 in Benin. According to the organizers, athletes are expected to feature in nine games in the South South zonal contest …

Nigeria national team Captain William Ekong, wing-back Olaoluwa Aina and forwards Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi are back in the Super Eagles’ nest, for next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda. 2023 AFCON MVP Ekong, was discountenanced for the Matchdays 3 and 4 …

By Peter Okolie Owerri, Aug. 27, 2024 Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has said that the Chairmanship and Councillorship candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the September 21 Local Government Elections may emerge through consensus. Uzodimma said this on Tuesday, while addressing aspirants and stakeholders at the party’s …

BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto A group under the auspices of All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Wing Mobilisation Vanguard has urged  the Peoples Democratic Party  (PDP) elders in the North West to focus on resolving their internal political crises than on the futile attempt to drag Minister of State for Defence, …

BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto Yet to be apprehended bandits have attacked over five villages in the Gidan Karma district of Kware local government, Sokoto state and carted away over 300 cows, 50 camels and hundreds of sheep and goats. The bandits who started the attacks in Baringo Jimowa, took the …

Governor Hope Uzodimma’s administration on Tuesday came close to generating, transmitting and distributing power in all the 27 local government areas of Imo State, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Orashi Electricity Company Limited to achieve the purpose. The pact was signed for the government in the Governor’s office …