By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Dr Dili Ezughah, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Press Council (NPC), says the organisation is committed to delivering on its mandate of sanitising the print media and training of journalists. Ezughah stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. HeContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced a significant rise in the country’s rig count, increasing from just eight in 2021 to 69. The commission said this in a statement by its Head, Media and Strategic Communication, Eniola Akinkuotu. Akinkuotu highlighted some of NUPRC’s highContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi Dr Adam Muritala, don at Obafemic Awolowo Univeristy, (OAU) Ile-Ife, says he has invented Afri-inverter and established African Pro-Humanity Technology Hub (APHTH) to enhance research commercialisation. Muritala, an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and the Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, OAU, said this during an interview withContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Under President Bola Tinubu’s new tax laws, mediation is expected to play a critical role; hence, the establishment of the Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO). Policy analysts say tax authorities and taxpayers are expected to reap the benefits of new taxContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has urged investors, entrepreneurs and other business communities to partner with the Yobe State Government to boost the economy. Mr Agabaidu Jideani, Director-General, ACCI, said this at the state’s Special Day at the 20th Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF)Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Dangote Industry Ltd. has pledged its commitment to investing in education through scholarship schemes, healthcare and other sectors to boost socio-economic activities in Nigeria. Alhaji Hashem Ahmed, General Manager and Federal Government Liaison Officer of the company, made this known at the Dangote Special Day, inContinue Reading
By Mohammed Baba Busu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In Nigeria, the role of the traditional institution in preserving the culture, maintaining peace and fostering national cohesion cannot be underplayed. In Niger, the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, a foremost traditional ruler, who recently turned 73, has creditably acquitted himselfContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Mrs Oghogho Musa, President of the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), has hailed frontline troops for their sacrifices and dedication to national security and reaffirmed the association’s unwavering support. Musa gave the commendation during a Fitness and Wellness Session, tagged, “DEPOWA Dance Aerobics Exercise” onContinue Reading
By Sani Idris Abdulrahman The Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (KADSUBEB) has awarded 23 teachers cut across the state’s LGAs for being exceptional, dedicated and hardworking in the discharge of their duties of impacting knowledge to learners. In his address, the Executive Chairman of KADSUBEB, Mr Mubarak Muhammad, saidContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Biochemistry Practitioners, Plant Treatment Oasis Association of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to prioritise the use of alternative medicine to enhance the health being of Nigerians. The President of the Association, Olayemi Ikotun, made the call at the association’s 2025 conference on Saturday inContinue Reading
