By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Chairman of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Gwagwalada and District Society, Mr Musa Dala, has urged members to be research oriented to enhance economic growth. Dala spoke at the 2023 Annual Dinner and Award ceremony of the Society on Saturday at Gwagwalada, FederalContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) says it has engaged reputable global organisations that are into cancer care and research, to boost cancer research in Nigeria. Prof. Usman Aliyu, Director-General of (NICRAT), said this at the 7th Conference of the Association of Nigeria HealthContinue Reading
By Anita Uzoagba The outgoing Vice Chancellor of Bingham University, Prof. William Qurix, has attributed the unprecedented growth in the students population between 2018 and 2023 to team work and dedication by the staff and management. Qurix, who said this at a valedictory meeting with members of staff, noted thatContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The West Africa Democracy Network (WADEMOS), a transnational network of 35 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), has called on the ECOWAS to adopt term limits to address tenure elongation in West Africa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the call was made at a roundtable onContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthen efforts to fight corruption at all levels. Fagbemi said this at Friday’s High-Level Seminar in Commemoration of the United Nations International Anti-Corruption Day in Abuja. The minister wasContinue Reading
By Uche Bibilari The university of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), says it will continue to appreciate and reward workers that have performed excellently in discharge of their duty towards saving lives. Prof. Bissallah Ekele, the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, said this at the 2023 UATH Annual Staff AwardContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Lead Economist and Researcher at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Omomia Omosomi, has reiterated the importance of the digital economy in ensuring the growth of the global advertising sector. Omosomi said this at the ongoing National Advertising Conference (ARCON) on Friday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Franca Ofili A medical expert, Christopher Otabor has called for a collaboration between the government and private healthcare institutions to curb medical tourism which has affected the country’s economy. Otabor, who is the Founder and Medical Director of Alliance Hospital, made the call in Akwanga, Nasarawa, at the 2023Continue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Dr Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, has called for stronger partnerships and collaborations among stakeholders to tackle corruption in Nigeria’s extractive industries. Orji said this at the United Nations International Anti-Corruption Day 2023 in Abuja on Friday. The News AgencyContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Organisers of the 2023 National Carnival Polo Tournament say this year’s event would be a “true signature” experience. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tournament which is in its 15th edition is expected to gallop off with fanfare on Saturday at the Guards PoloContinue Reading
