By Martha Agas The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) says Nigeria has recorded a decline in piracy incidents compared to peak years. SEREC’s Head of Research, Eugene Nweke, made this known in a statement to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary on Thursday in Abuja. Nweke said the decline wasContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu Not less than 20 students of the Ambrose Alli University (AAU) Ekpoma have received N300,000 each, as beneficiaries of the N1.2 billion OPay National Scholarship Initiative for undergraduates in Nigeria. The disbursement was facilitated for the institution by the government of Edo, through the Office of theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, says the future strength of the Nigerian military lies in its ability to embrace homegrown technology and innovation. Ogalla stated this on Thursday, at the Nigerian Navy Seminar on Research and Development in Abuja, themed “Utilising EmergingContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has appealed to the National Assembly to expedite action on passing amendments to the electoral legal framework. Yakubu made the call on Thursday in Abuja when he received the European Union (EU) Election Observation Follow-upContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sumbo The trial of Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, was on Thursday, adjourned by the Federal High Court, Abuja until Nov. 20 for hearing in all pending applications. At the resumed hearing, the prosecuting counsel, Mr E. A. Inegbenoise, informed the court that the matter was listedContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and Nasarawa State Government have entered partnership to promote sustainable consumption, innovative practices for economic growth. Mr Agabaidu Jideani, Director-General, ACCI, said this at the Nasarawa State Special Day, 20th Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF) in Abuja. Jideani saidContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Smile Train Initiative, in partnership with the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), has successfully provided free cleft lip surgeries to 250 patients in Kwara over 18 years. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the collaboration has continued to offer high-quality, comprehensive treatment forContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The President of PENGASSAN, Mr Festus Osifo, says the union will resume strike action if Dangote Group defaults, following the suspension of its ongoing industrial action. Osifo stated this during a news conference at the end of the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, on Wednesday toContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Search for Common Ground (SFCG) Nigeria, an international peacebuilding organisation focused on ending violent conflict, has called for the adoption of targeted strategies to strengthen peace initiatives across Nigeria-Benin border. The Country Director of SFCG, Mr About Ouattara, made the call at a High Level Dissemination ofContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Dr Michael David, the Executive Director, Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), says there is a need for new laws in Nigeria to protect its people and environment. David spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja in commemoration ofContinue Reading
