By Felicia Imohimi The Natural Justice Nigeria has called for stronger collaboration among communities, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and the West African Power Pool (WAPP) to accelerate clean energy expansion and promote an inclusive energy transition across West Africa. The organisation made the call at a two-day awareness and engagementContinue Reading
By Monday Ajogun Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo on Friday swore in the first visually-impaired permanent secretary in the state, Mr Melody Omosah, alongside 19 others, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to merit, inclusiveness and due process. The inauguration, which was held at the Festival Hall of the GovernmentContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Mogbede Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria’s former Vice-President has said that institutions and communities move forward when vision is matched by execution. He said this at the Rotary Club Abuja Metro 17th President Investiture, Fund Raising and Book Lunch which ended in the early hours ofContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) says it has established the Renewed Hope Mega Farm Estate in Ekiti, Kwara, Bauchi and Plateau states to improve service delivery to farmers across the country. The Executive Secretary of NALDA, Mr Cornelius Adebayo, disclosed this in AbujaContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating the deadly Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), a viral disease affecting sheep and goats, to protect livelihoods, strengthen the livestock sector and support food security. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, Dr Chinyere Akujobi,Continue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has trained more than 80 personnel of licensed Private Guard Companies (PGCs) in Edo on cybersecurity, human relations and self-defence to tackle emerging security threats. The two-day workshop, organised by the Private Guard Companies Department of theContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The NNPC Exploration and Production Ltd (NEPL)/Seplat Energy Joint Venture has graduated more than 110 youths in Edo from its Youth Entrepreneurship Programme, equipping them with renewable energy skills and start-up support to launch sustainable businesses. The joint venture also inaugurated a renovated classroom blockContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, says he wants the institute to become the world’s intellectual hub for democracy. Sulaiman made the assertion during the commemoration of his seven years stewardship as Director-General of NILDS onContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu A former senator, Shehu Sani, has commended the Director-General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, for transforming the institute into a nationally-recognised centre for legislative research and democratic development. Speaking during the commemoration of Sulaiman’s seventh anniversaryContinue Reading
Raphael Innocent and Usman Aliyu The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has sensitised its commanders on the consequences of engaging in drugs, saying such act is unacceptable and would not be tolerated because it might compromise military operations. The COAS also directed commanders at allContinue Reading
