By Maureen Okon The newly deployed Pakistani High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Sohail Khan, on Thursday said his country is willing to work closely with Nigeria to strengthen the economic ties between the two countries. Khan said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Chidi Opara The management of Golden Vista Hotel in Imo has said the hotel would employ over 600 people in the state directly and indirectly, when fully operational. The Public Relations Manager of the hotel, Mr Chika Obodozie, said this in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne Coalition of Public Interests Lawyers and Advocates (COPA), a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting justice, human rights and the rule of law, has urged Nigerian soldiers to be steadfast in the fight against terrorism. Mr Pelumi Olajengbesi Esq., the National Coordinator, COPA, said this in a statementContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday in Abuja decried the labeling and blanket stereotyping of Nigeria as a country with the prevalence of cybercrime and other forms of corrupt practices. Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the statement at a public engagement on Youth, Religion and theContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi to clear court cases on 1.3 billion dollars Deepwater OML 245 oil block in Niger Delta. Others that received the directive are the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, and the EconomicContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, has highlighted the need for reflection on progress made and renewed commitment to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) globally and in Africa. Moeti said this on Tuesday in her message to commemorate the 2024 World Neglected Tropical Diseases (WNTDs)Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) on Tuesday paid glowing tributes to the memory of its past president, Mr Emmanuel Ijewere. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the late Ijewere, who passed on Dec. 28, 2023, was a distinguished chartered accountant, boardroom guru, tax consultantContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) has called for more incentives targeted at enhancing the performance of the manufacturing sector. Mr Ray Atelly, President, NBCC, made the call at the Chamber’s Presidential News Conference on Tuesday in Lagos. Atelly said this would help to further create jobs,Continue Reading
By Martha Agas The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, says mining firms will be sanctioned if they do not comply with the revised Community Development Agreements (CDA). Alake gave the warning in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr Segun Tomori, on Tuesday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has held talks with a South Korean consortium led by Daewoo E & C on the development of gas projects in Nigeria. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., Mr Mele Kyari, led the company’s team to theContinue Reading
