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
By Monday Ajogun At least three persons were confirmed dead in Sunday’s collapse of a three-storey building under construction in Anambra community. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident occurred at Egbu Umuenem, Otolo Nnewi community, Nnewi North Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. NAN learntContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has extended the contract of Jose Peseiro, as Super Eagles Head coach. NFF’s Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He said the NFF and the Portuguese coach reached an agreement for him to continueContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) said it would deepen collaboration with the Nigerian police to fortify the nation’s lottery sector. The Director-General of the Commission, Mr Lanre Gbajabiamila, was quoted as saying this in a statement issued on Sunday by Mr Magnus Ekechukwu, Deputy Director/Head PublicContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake, says that solid minerals will contribute 50 per cent to the nation’s Gross Domestic Production (GDP). Alake said this during the unveiling of Agenda for Transformation of the Solid Minerals for International Competitiveness and Domestic Prosperity, in AbujaContinue Reading
