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Elections: INEC deploys 370 SPOs in Osun, warns ad hoc staff against compromise

On: February 12, 2023

By Olajide Idowu The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said the commission would deploy 370 Supervisory Presiding Officers (SPOs) in Osun for the Feb. 25 and March 11 elections. Dr Mutiu Agboke, the Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC in the state, made this known to newsmen on Sunday, on theContinue Reading

Catholic bishop advises Nigerians to vote visionary, credible leaders

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 12, 2023

In: Religious

By Polycarp Auta Most Rev. Michael Gokum, the Catholic Bishop of Pankshin in Plateau, has advised Nigerians to vote visionary and credible leaders in the forthcoming general elections. Gokum, spoke at the 2023 Lenten Campaign Launch of the diocese on Sunday in Pankshin. The bishop, who was represented by Rev.Continue Reading

Election: NYSC D-G assures maximum protection of corps members

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 11, 2023

In: General News

By Olatunde Ajayi The newly-appointed Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed has given assurance of safety to Youth Corps members during the general elections. Ahmed gave the assurance during his official visit to the Oyo State NYSC Orientation Camp, on Friday in Iseyin, Oyo State.Continue Reading

NEPZA tasks universities to partake in free trade zones scheme

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 10, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Lucy Ogalue The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has urged universities in the country to take part in the free trade zones scheme. Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, the Managing Director/CEO of NEPZA, told newsmen on Friday in Abuja that the move would encourage knowledge-based productive activities in tertiary institutions.Continue Reading

Mega millions Naija: Lottery firm presents N2m cheque to winner

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 10, 2023

In: General News

By Kingsley Okoye International Gaming and Entertainment Limited (IGE), promoters of “Mega Millions Naija” lottery scheme, says it has obligation to sustain its core value of integrity to subscribers that emerge as lucky winners of the “mega millions Naija” lottery scheme. Director of IGE, Mr Okwy Okeke, said this atContinue Reading

Minister inaugurates technical working group not-for-profit governance code

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 10, 2023

In: General News

Minister inaugurates technical working group not-for-profit governance code February 9, 2023 by ikenna.uwadileke By Ikenna Uwadileke and Lucy Ogalue The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo on Thursday in Abuja inaugurated the Technical Working Group (TWG) for the development of the Not-For-Profit Governance Code. The minister saidContinue Reading

Golf enthusiasts seek more participation in sport, hail 24th IBB Ladies Open

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 10, 2023

In: Sports

By Victor Okoye A cross-section of golf enthusiasts in Abuja on Thursday sought for more participation in the golf, as well as future editions of the IBB Ladies Open Championship. The golf enthusiasts told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the Ladies Section of the IBB International Golf andContinue Reading

Naira swap: NMDPRA to sanction fuel stations not accepting POS

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 10, 2023

In: Oil & Gas

By Ella Anokam The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says it will sanction fuel stations that reject the use of Point of Sale (POS) machines or bank transfers at their outlets. This is contained in a statement by Mr Kimchi Apollo, General Manager, Corporate Communications and StakeholdersContinue Reading

Election: Vote leaders with good character – Akeredolu

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 10, 2023

In: General News

By Segun Giwa Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has urged the electorate to vote leaders with good character to move the country forward. Akeredolu stated this in Akure on Thursday at a programme organised by a socio- cultural and political group, The Atulunse Initiative, with the theme: “Let Our VotesContinue Reading

Foundation, others recommend policy on rice standard

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 9, 2023

In: Agriculture

By Felicia Imohimi Syngenta Foundation For Sustainable Agriculture (SFSA), an NGO, and other stakeholders have recommended key policy on rice standards to optimise production. The key policy will also make the product and its value chain competitive and acceptable at global markets. Mr Isaiah Gabriel, Country Programme Manager of SFSA,Continue Reading

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