By Isaiah Eka, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The maritime industry is a crucial facilitator of international trade through shipping and port operations; hence, the need for building and training the critical mass of workforce needed for operational efficiency. In Nigeria, and across the globe, the workforce at the maritimeContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Country Director, Search for Common Ground Nigeria, Mr Karno Ouattara, says young peacebuilders are rewriting stories of division in Kaduna and Plateau through Joint Initiative for Strategic Religious Action (JISRA). Ouattara stated this at the JISRA Closeout organised by Search, a non-governmental organisation and its partners,Continue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has led an anti-drug and substance abuse campaign across major streets in Benin City, warning youths to shun narcotics and embrace healthy living. The two-day sensitisation drive, organised in partnership with SG Logistics Services Limited, kicked off with a public awarenessContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo/Kelechi Ogunleye The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says that President Bola Tinubu has ended decades of career stagnation in the nation’s paramilitary services with reforms that prioritise merit, welfare and rapid promotions. The minister said this in Abuja at the decoration of newly appointed senior officersContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has partnered with Master Agent Show, a non-governmental organisation, to mobilise over 50,000 Junior Secondary School (JSS) students against corruption. The Chairman of ICPC, Dr Musa Aliyu, SAN, said this at the inauguration of Basic Education Anti-corruptionContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The stock market reversed losses by 0.31 per cent on Thursday, recording N279 billion gain for investors. This is coming after four consecutive sessions of losses. The uptrend was driven by improved bargain hunting and renewed investors interest in stocks like: Mecure Industries, Oando, Mc Nicholas, CHAMS,Continue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Debt Management Office (DMO) on Thursday re-opened FGN bonds valued at N200 billion for subscription in July. According to a statement by the DMO, the first offer is an August 2030 FGN bond valued at N100 billion, at interest rate of 17.945 per cent (5-year re-opening).Continue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Federal Government has called on the general public to disregard the prevalence misrepresentations pertaining to the new revised curricula, saying they are needs driven, evidence based, and reflect best practices. The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), gave the clarifications in a statement by theContinue Reading
By Monday Ajogun The Strategic Marketing and Communications Subcommittee for the 2025 Ofala Festival in Onitsha, Anambra, says the Nigeria Tourism Development Commission (NTDC) has endorsed it as a major Nigerian festival. Mr Nnemeka Maduegbuna, Chairman of the committee, disclosed this on Thursday in Onitsha, while briefing newsmen on theContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Branch, has called for stronger integration of traditional medicine into Nigeria’s healthcare system. It also urged the Federal Government to recognise community pharmacies as primary healthcare centres. The call was made on Thursday in Abuja during theContinue Reading
