Achieving Zero Hunger by 2030, as outlined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2), is a monumental task fraught with challenges. Despite global efforts and commitments to eradicate hunger, several factors contribute…
Seplat Energy Plc, an indigenous energy company, has successfully concluded its Seplat Technology Summit 4.0, held on July 18-19, at EKO Hotel & Suites in Lagos. This year’s summit, themed “Leveraging Technology across the Energy Value…
The global resonance of African music continues to captivate audiences worldwide, with its vibrant rhythms and unique fusion of genres. Among the artistes leading this movement is the Grammy Award-winning artiste, Burna Boy. On July 26,…
Dr. Chinenye Eze is not just a naturopathic physician; she is a beacon of knowledge and a force for change in the world of holistic medicine. With an impressive academic background, Dr. Eze has dedicated her life to the pursuit of…
Lagos – On June 22nd, 2024, the Institute of Intrapreneurship Management and Human Resource Development and Professionals (IIHP) hosted a grand ceremony at the prestigious Covenant University in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. The 11th…
“When we keep eulogising failures, we should understand that we are all going to partake in the dividend yield of such failure.. Nigeria has been eulogised as the giant of Africa, yet, the giant cannot protect, feed or dignify its citizens…
BENIN – The newly inaugurated Dr. Omo-Ehijele Frank Odafen-led-Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, has held its inaugural meeting as part of its commencement of work to reposition the University. The University’s Pro…
PORT HARCOURT – Members of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Rivers State Chapter, have dissociated themselves from the planned protest against hunger billed to commence on August 1 across the country. Addressing a…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has described the passing of its president-general, Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu (Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo), as a loss to Ndigbo, Nigeria and the world at large. In press release signed by Dr. Chiedozie Alex…
TOYIN ADEBAYO, ABUJA Natives and residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have strongly condemned the appointment of Chief Edward Onoja, former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, as the FCT Commissioner for the Public Complaints…
JOS – Plateau State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, on Friday elected new executive officers with Dr Yilji Cashmir Kumtap emerging as the State Chairman to steer the ship of the organisation for the next two years. Also Dr…
MINNA – National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Council (JCC), Niger state Axis has disassociated itself from the planned protest slated for the 1st through 10th of August 2024. Adressing journalists at the IBB Pen…
BIRNIN-KEBBI – The ActionAid programme in Kebbi State, on Friday said that, it has within five years of aggressive project in the state, documented and treated at least 336,564 gender based violence cases on women in the state. Suwaiba…
ABUJA – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed confidence in its ability to manage local government elections effectively if tasked with this responsibility. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent…
The University of Ilorin has proudly announced its active participation in the prestigious BATN Foundation Graduate Agripreneur Programme for 2024. This initiative aims to empower graduates with entrepreneurial skills and opportunities in…
ABUJA – North-West lawmakers caucus in the House of Representatives on Friday lauded President Bola Tinubu for signing into law the North-West Development Commission Bill into law. Recall that the President signed the bill into law on…
Glo 1, the international submarine cable wholly owned and operated by digital and telecom services company, Globacom, has marked eight years of uninterrupted connectivity, from 2016 to date. Throughout this period, it has maintained an…
ABUJA – Members of the House of Representatives’ Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the leadership of Hon. Aliyu Muktar Betara, have commended the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, for his efforts in advancing…
LAGOS – A political Economists, Prof Pat Utomi has lamented about the state of the nation, stressing that urgent steps must be taken to address the anomalies. Utomi who addressed a press conference on Friday used the opportunity to explain…
ABUJA – The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle has called on Nigerians to remain calm and ignore the planned national protest scheduled for next week. The Minister noted that the planned protest is being planned by…
ABUJA – Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, is calling on Nigerians, especially the youth in the Niger Delta, to remain calm and avoid participating in the proposed nationwide protest. The Minister’s…
Benjamin Onoriode Irikefe, PhD, one of the key personnel that designed the training template for Niger Delta ex-agitators has published a new book aimed to help graduates of tertiary institutions find work without private and government…
…Becomes Distinguished Patron of Association of Urhobo Sons and Daughters Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has been honoured and appreciated with Good Governance Award by the Association of Urhobo Sons and Daughters in Federal Civil…
LAGOS – The National Youth leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Dayo Israel has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu because he has plans to fix the country. Dayo who made the appeal in an open…
ABUJA – The High Court of Justice of Rivers State on Friday restrained the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), from conducting any Congress of the party in the State. Justice Charles Wali made the order in a ruling on an ex parte application…
PORT HARCOURT – The House of Representatives has launched a comprehensive investigation into the crisis rocking the oil and gas sector as it concerns crude oil supply chain and the quality of petroleum products imported or refined within…
CHIOMA UMEHA Germany Nigeria has stressed the need to develop a robust system that provides health insurance for people living with HIV and other vulnerable populations to meet the global 2030 goal amid donor funding withdrawal at the…
IBADAN – The Oyo State Post Primary Teaching Service Commission, TESCOM, has revised timetable for the Computer-based tests coming up next week. The development came on the heels of the envisaged nationwide protest, that may commence on…
MINNA – Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has officially flagged off full payment of gratuities to the first batch of 335 retirees from the state and local government service. Governor Bago, represented by his Deputy, Comrade Yakubu…
ABUJA – The nation’s traditional rulers have urged the federal government to bring down the high cost of living, petroleum products, electricity tariff and agricultural inputs. The traditional rulers has also identified serious level of…