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IWD: Access Bank, stakeholders decry gender discrimination in workplace

On: March 24, 2023

By Lydia Ngwakwe Speakers at the Access Bank women conference have called for equitable representation of women in the workplace. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the conference was organised by the bank to mark the 2023 International Women’s Day (IWD) on Thursday in Lagos. The 2023 IWDContinue Reading

Club advocates skills devt to advance women’s growth in Nigeria

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 23, 2023

In: General News

By Fortune Abang Toastmasters (TM) International Club, a non-profit organisation, has underscored the need for adequate investment in skills development, particularly for women, to achieve meaningful growth in Nigeria. Mr Jude Nnadozie, President, Hatlab TM Club, District 94, Division E, Area 30, Abuja, gave the advice in an interview withContinue Reading

Buhari approves re-designation of State House Clinic to Medical Centre

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 23, 2023

In: General News

By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-designation of the State House Clinic back to Medical Centre. The Permanent Secretary, State House, Tijjani Umar made this known after a pre-commissioning inspection of the new Presidential (VIP) Wing of the State House Medical Centre by Secretary to the GovernmentContinue Reading

Buhari lauds phenomenal sports achievement under Minister Dare

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 23, 2023

In: General News

By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded the medal-winning efforts of several Nigerian athletes and their counterparts in other sports, saying that their dedication and commitment is awe-inspiring. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s spokesman in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, said the president stated this when he receivedContinue Reading

Naija Ratels ready for Federation Cup, NWFL Super-6 competitions

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 23, 2023

In: Sports

By Emmanuel Afonne FCT FA Cup champions, Naija Ratels, have intensified preparations in readiness for National Federation Cup and remaining part of Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) 2022/23 season. A statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday by the team’s management, quoted the proprietor of the club, Paul Edeh, as sayingContinue Reading

Maritime expert urges Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu to address industry issues

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 23, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Chiazo Ogbolu Ms Ronke Kosoko, Chief Executive Officer, Employment Clinic, has urged President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu, to appoint experts that would turnaround the maritime industry. Kosoko, who said this at a news conference in Lagos on Wednesday, appealed to Tinubu to look into creating job opportunities and addressing infrastructureContinue Reading

Okadigbo seeks gender equality promotion in energy sector

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 23, 2023

In: Oil & Gas

By Ella Anokam Sen. Margery Okadigbo, Board Chairman, Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has emphasised the need to promote gender equality in the energy sector in view of its huge benefits. Okadigbo made this known on Wednesday in Abuja at the commemoration of the International Women Day by theContinue Reading

NMDPRA inaugurates oil and gas industry service permit portal

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 22, 2023

In: Oil & Gas

By Ella Anokam Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has inaugurated the Midstream and Downstream Oil and Gas Industry Service Permit (MDOGISP) application portal to enhance effective service delivery. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the portal, which will be effective from March 31, is aimedContinue Reading

NMDPRA unveils 6 new regulations for oil, gas industry

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 22, 2023

In: Oil & Gas

By Ella Anokam The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has unveiled six gazetted regulations to spur investment and economic growth in the midstream and downstream sectors of the petroleum industry. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the regulations which were unveiled on Wednesday in AbujaContinue Reading

INEC declares Otti winner of Abia governorship poll

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 22, 2023

In: Politics

By Leonard Okachie The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Dr Alex Otti of the Labour Party (LP) the winner of the March 18 governorship election in Abia. The State Returning Officer and Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Owerri, Prof. Nnenna Oti, declared the result on Wednesday atContinue Reading

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