SON awards MANCAP certificates to 13 aluminum manufacturers in Imo

By Peter Okolie The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has awarded the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) Certificates and Logos to 13 manufacturers of aluminum roofing sheets in Imo. The Director-General of SON, Dr Ifeanyi Okeke, presented the certificates and logos to the beneficiaries on Thursday in Owerri. Okeke, representedContinue Reading

FG inaugurates NIOSS Committee to strengthen oil spill governance

  The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, on Tuesday in Abuja inaugurated the Joint Project Management Committee (JPMC) for the maiden Nigeria International Oil Spill Summit and Expo (NIOSS). Akume described the move as a critical step towards strengthening Nigeria’s oil spill response architecture. Akume,Continue Reading

IBB, Abdulsalami call for sustained investment in youth empowerment

By Rita Iliya Former Military President Ibrahim Babangida, and former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar have canvassed sustained investment in youth empowerment as a strategic pathway to national development. The elder statesmen made the call during the inaugural graduation ceremony of the Balarabe Umaru Audi Youth Centre (BUAY-C), a Non-GovernrmnentalContinue Reading

Nigerian Army honours officers, soldiers for dedication, efficiency

By Obaje Daniel Retired Gen. Christopher Musa, Minister of Defence, has commended officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army for their loyalty, professionalism and sacrifices, praising their steadfast commitment to duty and service. Musa, represented by Maj.-Gen. Henry Wesley, made the remarks on Thursday during the West African Social ActivitiesContinue Reading

Dangote Salt Rewards 50 Outstanding Customers with Trucks, Cash Gifts

NASCON Allied Industries Plc, also known as Dangote Salt, has rewarded 50 outstanding customers with Trucks and cash gifts worth billions of Naira, for their loyalty and commitment in selling of its various products. The lucky Distributors and customers were honoured at the seasoning giant’s 2025 Customers Dinner and AwardsContinue Reading

A new dawn in Nigerian Technical Aid Corps

By Maureen Okon, News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)   Established in 1987, the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) serves as a key foreign policy tool under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It was designed to provide technical assistance to African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries as a strategic alternative to directContinue Reading

AEDC moves to deepen dialogue with customers amid power fluctuations

By Rita Iliya The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) on Thursday called for improved communication and closer collaboration with customers and the media to address concerns arising from recent power outages across its franchise areas.   Mr Omede Odekina, Head, Brand Marketing and Corporate Communications, AEDC, made the call duringContinue Reading