By Joan Nwagwu The International Labour Orgnisation (ILO) on Monday commended Africa, especially Nigeria, for stepping up its social protection policy. Mrs Cynthia Samuel-Olajuwon, the ILO Regional Director for Africa, gave the commendation while speaking with journalists in Geneva, Switzerland. She said that one of the very significant achievements ofContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), on Monday in Abuja, shortlisted over 5,000 applicants nationwide for award of scholarship for the 2023/2024 academic session overseas scheme. The Head, Oversees Scholarship Scheme in the PTDF, Mrs Bolanle Kehinde-Agboola, said this at a selected interview exercise for the shortlistedContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam Nigeria and the U.S. on Monday restated commitment to further strengthen partnership in the oil and gas industry to ensure energy security and transition. This decision was reached in Abuja when Amb. Geoffrey Pyatt, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State (Energy), and his team visited Malam Mele Kyari,Continue Reading
By Kazeem Akande A 53-year-old marriage has won the 2023 Family Week competition organised by Mushin Local Government under the leadership of the Council Chairman, Mr Emmanuel Bamigboye. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the council organised the Family Week screening at the Secretariat to choose the familyContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu Some stakeholders in the humanitarian sector have restated their commitment towards providing durable solution to displaced persons in the country. They expressed the concern during a road walk on Monday in Abuja in commemoration of the 2023 World Refugee Day with the theme “Hope away from home”.Continue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) says the COVID-19 pandemic and Ukraine crisis exposed the vulnerability of Africa in many ways. According to him, these events dramatise Africa’s over-dependence on others for our basic needs of foodContinue Reading
By Raji Rasak The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Obinna Ajunwa, has restated commitment to training and retraining of troops in operational readiness to combat security challenges confronting the nation. Ajunwa stated this during the Opening Ceremony of 81 Division Inter-Brigade Warrant Officers (WOs) and SeniorContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje Donnington Nigeria Ltd has dragged Mr Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Rural Electrification Agency (REA), and others to a Federal High Court, Abuja on criminal charges bordering on breach of the Money Laundering Act. Ahmad (2nd defendant) was sued alongside a company, VelocityContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu Amb. Abiodun Adejola, Chairman, Governing Body of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), on Sunday pledged to showcase African continent to whole world during his tenure. Adejola, who is the Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations, said this while speaking with journalists in Geneva, Switzerland. TheContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (MCO), on Sunday expressed its commitment to reposition the mining sector to boost the economy and enhance development across the country. The Director-General of the MCO, Mr Obadiah Nkom, gave this indication in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
