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Nigerian Navy redeploys, appoints senior officers

On: April 4, 2023

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Awwal Gambo, has approved appointments of senior officers comprising Rear Admirals and Commodores as part of the routine reorganisation in the service. The Director of Information, Nigerian Navy, Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan, made this known in a statement on MondayContinue Reading

PSC, NPF move to promote harmonious relationship

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On: April 3, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chairman, Police Service Commission (PSC), Mr Solomon Arase and Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba, have expressed commitment to promote harmonious working relationship between the commission and police force. This commitment was made when the I-G paid a courtesy call on the chairman onContinue Reading

SMEs crucial to surmounting nation’s challenges – Arunma Oteh

By: isaac aregbesola

On: April 3, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Deborah Coker A former treasurer and also former Vice-President of the World Bank, Dr Arunma Oteh, (2015 – 2018) says Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are capable of bailing Nigeria out of its multi-dimensional challenges. Oteh made the declaration on Monday in Abuja in a lecture she delivered atContinue Reading

Businessman, 68, docked over alleged N115m fraud

By: isaac aregbesola

On: April 3, 2023

In: Judiciary

By Philomina Attah A 68-year-old businessman, Nelson Gwede, on Monday appeared before a Wuse Zone 2, Abuja Magistrates’ Court charged with defrauding one Agwu Ogbonna of the sum of N115 million. Ngwede, a resident of Chika, Airport Road, Abuja, is facing a two-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trustContinue Reading

NGO seeks partnership with NCC on industry-specific trainings

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On: April 3, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Jessica Dogo Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN) is seeking to partner with Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on specialised and industry-specific trainings for Executives and Board of Directors in the telecom industry. The President of SCGN, Mohammad Ahmad made this known when he led the organization leadership on aContinue Reading

Nigeria attained highest rating in fight against terrorism in 2022 – COAS

By: isaac aregbesola

On: April 3, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, says it is on record that Nigeria recorded its highest rating in the fight against terrorism in 2022 since 2011 till date. Yahaya said this at the opening of the Chief of Army Staff First Quarter Conference 2023Continue Reading

Medical expert highlights need for regular physical exercise

By: isaac aregbesola

On: April 3, 2023

In: Sports

By Justina Auta Dr Olaolu Modupe-Oni, Medical Director, HealthGate Medical Centre, has highlighted the need for regular physical exercises to improve brain health, manage weight and reduce the risk of diseases Modupe-Oni gave the advice on Saturday at an inter-house sports competition, organised by Holy Child Educational Home, with theContinue Reading

German foundation commits €5m to agriculture intervention in Nigeria

By: isaac aregbesola

On: April 3, 2023

In: Agriculture

Some participants at AFOS Foundation first stakeholders roundtable held in Lagos By Kadiri Abdulrahman The AFOS Foundation, a Germany-based autonomous and charitable organisation, says it is investing about 5.5 million euros as Intervention in Nigeria’s agriculture sector. The Chief Executive Officer and Country Representative of the foundation, Mr OladipupoContinue Reading

Mediation can replace law courts in conflict resolution –Expert

By: isaac aregbesola

On: April 3, 2023

In: General News

Participants at graduation of peer mediators at the primary and junior secondary school levels in Abuja. By Patricia Amogu A legal practitioner and mediation expert, Mr Chijoke Nnanna-Ibeku, says mediation can replace the law courts in the resolution of conflicts in Nigeria if the necessary structures are put inContinue Reading

Group urges Benue governor-elect not to disappoint

By: isaac aregbesola

On: April 2, 2023

In: General News

From Left:Benue Gov-Elect Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia and (middle)BoT Chairman Mr Peter Ashiekaa and Board Member Mr Jimmy Ajim By Bridget Ikyado A group, the Alia Alliance, has urged Benue governor-elect, Rev. Hyacinth Alia to strive to meet the huge expectations of the people who voted him to bring aboutContinue Reading

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