By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has called on the business community to embrace tax reforms to strengthen economic growth and improve the business environment. Chief Emeka Obegolu, the President of ACCI, made the call in his Easter message, by Mrs Olayemi John-Mensah, its MediaContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The FCT Chapter of the Performing Musician and Players Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has sought FCT Minister’s support for the establishment of a functional secretariat to enhance creative development. Mr Michael Oyibo, Acting Governor, PMAN FCT Chapter, disclosed this at a news conference on Friday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Bishop of Keffi-Karshi Missionary Diocese, the Rt. Rev’d Gershinen Dajur, has called on the Christian faithful to embrace the Cross as a symbol of sacrifice, truth, forgiveness and service. This is contained in his pastoral message in Abuja to mark Good Friday which commemorates the deathContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Secondary school students have been urged to make informed career decisions early to tackle youth unemployment and skills mismatch in Nigeria. A career coach, Dr Abiodun Ipadeola, gave the advice on Thursday during a “Pep Talk on Early Career Choices and Decision Making” session for senior secondaryContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Ahmed Sanusi, has warned residents against violence and other electoral offences ahead of the 2027 general elections. Sanusi gave the warning in Abuja at an engagement with some members of Lugbe Community inContinue Reading
By David Adeoye The Oyo State Electricity Regulatory Commission has said that no fewer than 30 investors have expressed interest in partnering with the state in establising its independent power project. The Chairman of the commission, Prof. Daud Sangodoyin, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Wednesday in Ibadan. Sangodoyin, whoContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi African University of Science and Technology (AUST) says Africa should transit from reliance on imported solutions to homegrown innovation driven by research commercialisation. The president of AUST, Prof. Peter Onwualu, said this at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja ahead of the Africa X Summit scheduledContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo The FCT Sports Department has urged stakeholders and residents in the FCT to declare interest in sports associations’ membership. Luka Istifanus, the FCT Director of Sports, made the call at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday. He said membership forms were available and free for residentsContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has called for the development of homegrown solutions leveraging satellite technology to drive growth in critical sectors. Tijani made the call on Monday in Abuja at the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited Satellite Week. The event,Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Mitcheal Kehinde Oluwadarasimi (MKO) Foundation for Special Needs and Caregivers, an NGO, has urged government and stakeholders to create an inclusive environment for persons with cerebral palsy. The NGO also warned society as well as families against hiding children with special needs due to stigma. DrContinue Reading
