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By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 27, 2021 Jobs recovery is stalled worldwide and disparities between advanced and developing economies is threatening the whole global economy, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) warned on Wednesday. The agency is projecting that global hours worked this year will be 4.3 per cent below …

The Rivers State Foundation Inc (RSFI) will hold its 2021 Annual Virtual Convention on Saturday, October 30, 2021. The theme of the program, which starts at 10am EST, 4pm WAT, is “Youth Engagement: Repositioning & Continuity in RSFI.” The zoom meeting details are – ID: 814 1090 2125; Code: 680746. …

    The Elders Fellowship Week of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Dominion Cathedral, Orange, New Jersey, United States of America (USA) held from October 19-24, 2021. The program, which had “The Covenant Keeping God (Psalm 89:  34)” as its theme featured Evangelism and Bible Study (Digging Deep) …

Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO), New Jersey Chapter, will tomorrow, Thursday, October 28, 2021 hold it’s Annual Flag Raising ceremony to commemorate Nigeria’s 61st Independence Anniversary. The theme of this year’s ceremony is Together we raise our flag, and Nigerians will be expected to troop out for the program which …

Nigeria’s new Ambassador to the United States of America (USA), Ambassador (Dr.) Uzoma Emenike, will be meeting with Nigerians in the New York jurisdiction on Friday, October 29, 2021. The New York Jurisdiction includes 20 states in the U.S – New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, Ohio, Indiana, Connecticut, …

Isaiah Eka Uyo, Oct, 26, 2021 The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), says it has trained 42,000 Nigerian entrepreneurs from 2016 till date. The National Project Coordinator UNIDO HP LIFE, Mr Francis Ukoh, disclosed to newsmen at a five-day Training Programme for SMEDAN officials in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state …

Nestlé Nigeria PLC announced its financial results for the 9-month period ending 30 September 2021. For the period January to September 2021, the company recorded a revenue of N 261.6 billion against a revenue of N 212.7 billion during the same period in the previous year. The Company reported a …

  The Young Adults Forum of the Nigerian American Public Affairs Committee (NAPAC) will on Saturday, October 30, 2021 hold its inaugural Summit with distinguished role models, Dr. Oye Owolewa, US Representative of Washington D.C, Mrs. Oyin Owolabi, candidate for the Millburn Township Committee, New Jersey and Mr. Junior Ezeonu, …

Los Angeles (U.S.), Oct. 26, 2021 Although surplus Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine doses in U.S. states will soon expire, the White House Vaccine Task Force has rejected the proposal to donate the unused doses to other countries. The Washington Post reported that health authorities and hospitals in Southern California’s demand for …

  By Ismaila Chafe Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Oct. 26, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ahead of the investment conference organised by the Future Investment Initiative Institute. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the presidential aircraft carrying the president and some members of his entourage …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New Jersey, Oct. 25, 2021 Miss Africa Tri State (MATS), a pageant organisation based in the U.S., says it will build shelters across all the states in Nigeria to cater for victims of domestic violence. Ms. Olamide Talabi, the President of the organisation, who disclosed this at …

In the build-up to the 2023 general elections, President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja urged foreign envoys in Nigeria to be guided by diplomatic practices to ensure that their activities remain within the limits of their profession. Receiving Letters of Credence at State House from the Ambassadors of Japan, European …

Rome (Italy), Oct. 25, 2021 AS Roma coach Jose Mourinho was sent off to the stands as his side ended Napoli’s winning start to the Serie ”A” season following a 0-0 draw on Sunday. Napoli came into the contest having won their opening eight Serie A matches this season and …

President Muhammadu Buhari will, today, Monday October 25, 2021, depart for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to participate in the investment conference organized by the Future Investment Initiative Institute. The President will be joined at the 5th edition of the flagship investment event by business executives from Nigeria, bankers, Captains of industry …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 24, 2021 UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has emphasised the importance of upholding fundamental human rights and maintaining international peace and security. Guterres said this in his message to mark the 2021 UN Day, celebrated on October 24 to remember the official creation of the …

St. Antoninus Catholic Church, 337 South Orange Avenue, Newark, New Jersey, 07103 will, on Sunday November 14, 2021, hold its Thanksgiving Harvest for Divine Restoration. The main Bible text for the program of the iconic 147 year-old Church, which has Rev. Father Joseph A. Meager as Parish Priest, is Isaiah …

In recognition of its excellent operational efficiency in foreign currency payments, leading financial institution – Fidelity Bank Plc – has been presented the Straight-Through Processing (STP) Excellence Award by Citigroup. Every year, Citigroup, a leading global bank headquartered in New York and present in more than 160 countries, rewards a …

The family of Brother Adegboyega and Sister Oluwabukola Olugbodi recently named their new son, Nathan, in the United States of America (USA). Relatives, friends, members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Dominion Cathedral, Orange, New Jersey and associates of the Olugbodis came together to be part of the …

 *Orders her to publish judgement in her 9 social media platforms for 10 days   LAGOS, Oct. 23, 2021 A London High Court of Justice, Queen’s Bench Division, has ordered Ms. Maureen Badejo to pay a six-figure sum of damages in Pound Sterling “immediately” to both Pastor and Mrs. Daniel …

Nigerian-born Chris Imafidon is a Professor at the University of Oxford, England. Though autistic, Imafidon, whose children have been described as world’s brainiest kids, tells ‘NONYE BEN-NWANKWO, how he got to the height he has achieved You were at the University of Ilorin recently during their graduation and you said …

Rome/Buenos Aires, Oct. 22, 2021 Pope Francis has thanked Argentina football star, Lionel Messi for sending him a Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) club jersey. “Lionel Messi, dear brother, thank you for the jersey and the dedication,” the pontiff said in a video published on Friday by Argentina’s Telam news agency. “Thank …

Ahead of the commencement of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland next week, the GMD/CEO of NNPC Ltd, Mallam Mele Kyari has advocated for the consideration of what he calls “energy justice” in the implementation of energy transition. Discussions on countries transiting to less …