By Sarafina Christopher The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the learning of the Chinese language across the country. Mrs Larai Ahmed, Director of Education Support Services at the Federal Ministry of Education, stated this during the International Chinese Language Day celebration on Friday in Abuja. She notedContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has said that the current U.S. tariff policy could trigger a severe global economic downturn, which could also in turn hurt the U.S. economy. He gave the warning at a news conference on Friday in Abuja, cautioning that the U.S.’ aggressiveContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, has charged construction and civil engineers to advance policies that promote a thriving construction sector in Nigeria. Dingyadi made this call at the inauguration of the Construction and Civil Engineering Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (CCESSA) ultra-modern national secretariatContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, says the upcoming National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun will serve as a major test of the Federal Government’s ongoing sports reforms. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the festival termed ‘Gateway Games’ isContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam Mr Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), says he will continue to raise the bar in public communication and also serve the Nigerian public with integrity. Soneye said this on Thursday in Abuja in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Mr Obinna Simon, popularly known as MC Tagwaye, has officially declared his intention to contest for the chairmanship of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in the 2026 election on the platform of Social Democratic Party (SDP). Simon disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday,Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday in Abuja, unveiled eight fully modernised fire trucks in a decisive step to enhance emergency response capabilities and strengthen community safety. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, said the eight were the first batch asContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) says it posted a Net return of N1.88 trillion for Financial Year 2024, up from the N1.18 trillion recorded in 2023. The Managing Director/CEO of NSIA, Aminu Umar-Sadiq, disclosed this while presenting its 2024 Earnings at a Media Engagement on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Capacity Development has partnered with an EdTech platform, Stability and Sustenance, to harness the talent potential inherent in Nigerians. Mr Sadiq Rabiu, the Special Assistant to the President on Capacity Development, announced the partnership at a newsContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has organised a landmark financial empowerment programme for selected cooperatives in 21 states across the country. Mr Charles Odii, SMEDAN’s Director-General, said this in a statement by Mr Moshood Lawal, Head, Corporate Affairs of SMEDAN, on WednesdayContinue Reading
