By Lucy Ogalue Godwin Akpovie, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Delta Special Economic Zone, says financial insecurity and multiple taxation are major challenges facing manufacturing sector in the country. Akpovie disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Vivian Eze/Anita Uzoagba Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, on Wednesday matriculated 1,504 students admitted into its 2023/2024 academic session. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the Wednesday event was the 19th matriculation ceremony of the ECWA Church-owned university. Prof. William Qurix, the Vice Chancellor, congratulated the freshersContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) on Wednesday expressed commitment towards strengthening its zonal offices for effective operation. The Federal Commissioner, NCFRMI, Alhaji Tijani Ahmed, stated this at a press briefing in Abuja, ahead of the 2023 National Migration Dialogue with theContinue Reading
By Edith Nwapi Dr Anthony Ojukwu, the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has lauded the Federal Government for approving the National Action Plan for the Promotion & Protection of Human Rights. Ojukwu gave the commendation on Wednesday while inaugurating the national working group on business andContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has signed two major agreements to deliver Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to the domestic gas market and the international LNG market. The agreements which were signed on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) saw NNPC Ltd.Continue Reading
By Akpan Glory/Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has pledged to continue to support the Nigeria Institute of Soil Science (NISS) and other public and private entities to ensure proper management of soil and water to achieve food security. Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agriculture, said this at theContinue Reading
By Gift Bayo JAV Christmas Village is set to light the tallest Christmas tree in Africa, standing at 85-feet tall with 500,000 bobs as part of the Christmas grand celebrations. Amb. Stephanie Nnadi, Chief Executive Officer, One Percent International, said this at a pre event news conference on Tuesday inContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Wiki for Minorities, a group under the Wikimedia Foundation, an NGO, has offered to partner with the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), to drive awareness on the implementation of the Disability Act. Ms Obiageli Ezeilo , the Assistant Director, Ministry of Education andContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has charged its 117 graduating entrepreneurs to use their technical knowledge and resilience to build strong communities and contribute to the sustainable development of Nigeria. LCCI President, Dr Michael Olawale-Cole, gave the charge on Tuesday in Lagos at theContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said the commencement of negotiation of the new National Minimum Wage in 2024 would be based on the prevailing cost of living in the country. Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President, said this at the ongoing 19th edition of the NLC 2023Continue Reading
