By Adeyemi Adeleye A former Chief Commissioner in the Public Complaints Commission, Mr Abimbola Ayo-Yusuf, has described his interest in the Awujale stool as a call to service. Ayo-Yusuf told newsmen in Lagos that as a servant-leader, administrator and community man, his life had been defined by service, discipline, andContinue Reading
Vice President (Oil & Gas) of Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin, has been honoured with the Person of the Year award at the 9th Annual Award and Lecture of the Daily Asset Newspapers. This is in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s oil and gas sector and his roleContinue Reading
By Peter Okolie The University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES), Umuagwo in Imo, has unveiled EU-funded climate-smart tools, worth millions of Naira, aimed at revolutionising the country’s food security and agricultural research. The Vice-Chancellor of UAES, Prof. Christopher Eze, unveiled the tools at a one-day “Agro-ecology Info Day”Continue Reading
A former House of representative member and climate change advocate, Sam Onuigbo, has described blue economy as a critical pathway to Nigeria’s sustainable development. He also said blue economy offers the country opportunity for diversification and climate resilience, urging policymakers to fully mainstream climate action across all sectors of nationalContinue Reading
The Director-General, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr Ayodeji Gbeleyi, says the bureau is collaborating among critical stakeholders in the power sector to bridge the metering gap estimated at 5.66 million meters across the country. Gbeleyi spoke on Wednesday evening in Abuja during a strategic meeting between the agency andContinue Reading
By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo/Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus Fresh details have emerged on Tuesday’s attack on Worro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara by suspected terrorists. A younger brother to the traditional ruler of Woro, Mr Ali Umar, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday that the attackersContinue Reading
Sen. Ifeanyi Araraume has urged Imo people and government to look ahead with purpose and noble objectives for the development of the state as it marks its 50 years of creation. Araraume, who disclosed this in a letter of congratulation to the government and people of Imo, said sinceContinue Reading
By Aisha Gambo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) At 12 midnight, Saude Tanimu (not real name), was resting on her bed, half asleep waiting for her husband’s return. Suddenly, she heard his voice, shouting and raining abuses on her. She didn’t say anything as she sensed trouble. Her silence worsenContinue Reading
By Polycarp Auta Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau says the death of Prof. Yohana Izam, the former Vice Chancellor of Plateau State University, Bokkos, is a huge loss to the state. Mutfwang, who was represented by his Deputy, Mrs Josephine Piyo, said this during the funeral service of the deceasedContinue Reading
By Hussaina Yakubu The National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Kaduna, has released 13,710 pending certificates for Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) and the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE). This is contained in a statement issued to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Kaduna by Yusha’u Ahmed, the Institute’sContinue Reading
