By Emmanuel Afonne Sen. Athan Achonu, candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the Nov. 11 Governorship Election in Imo, has pledged to industrialise the state if he is elected governor of the state. Achonu made the pledge when he briefed newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday. He said that arrangementsContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba UN Relief Chief Martin Griffiths, on Tuesday released US$125 million from the UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to assist underfunded humanitarian operations in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East. The 7 African countries listed are Burkina Faso US$9 million; Mali US$8Continue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam Dr Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker, House of Representatives says it will equip the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) with stronger statutory powers, through legislative amendments of its Act. The speaker said the Act was geared towards enabling NEITI to carry out its task of ensuring transparency andContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Federal Government says it will support and deepen the implementation of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) in the management of Nigeria’s oil, gas and solid mineral resources. Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja whileContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Federal Government generated N193.59 billion from the solid minerals sector in 2021. The sector also contributed N814.59 billion between 2007 and 2021, with the 2021 earnings, the highest. The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) made this known on Monday in Abuja while unveiling its 2021Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Mr Ambrose Igboke, a Public Affairs Analyst, has advised the Federal Government to exit Kyoto protocols and other agreements on climate change to enable Nigeria harness its coal resources. Igboke gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Powerbase Institute, an educational platform, has set up a ‘Young Genius Summer School’ in Baylab, UK, to provide students with long-term development strategies aimed at igniting their passions and skills for the future. Dr Gregory Makris, Director and Global Clinical Lead in the Vascular and Thrombosis TherapeuticContinue Reading
By Aisha Cole The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured users of the Blue Line light rail of maximum security while on board the system. Sanwo-Olu spoke as he joined the rail line as its first passenger during its inaugural commercial operation, for the use of the massesContinue Reading
By Dorcas Jonah An industry expert, Adil Kurt, has advocated the establishment of industrial parks across each state of the federation to create about 40,000 direct employment opportunities on completion. Kurt, Managing Director of Zeberced Group, told newsmen on a tour of the Abuja Industrial Park and other facilities inContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerians of his determination not to fail the country in ensuring a permanent transformation of the nation’s economy for an enduring prosperity. A statement signed on Monday by Chief Frank Ebere-Njoku, National Spokesperson, Tinubu Support Organisation (TSO), quoted Tinubu as saying thisContinue Reading
