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By Emmanuel Mogbede/Deborah Coker The Senate Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), says it will ensure International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in the country, pay their contributions to the coffers of the commission. Sen. Ned Nwoko, (PDP-Delta North), and member Senate Committee on NDDC, made the disclosure while speakingContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko, (PDP-Delta), the Senate Vice Chairman on Environment, has disclosed that the Senate was resolute in addressing environmental degradation in the country. Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Abuja on Sunday. He noted that theContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, has advised youths to be agents and citizens of change in the digital space. Mohammed said this in her visual message to the members of the Nigeria Model United Nations Society (NigMUNS) on in Abuja. She spoke during the 2023Continue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Office in Nigeria, in collaboration with South Korea International Cooperation Association of Nigeria (SKICAN), on Friday, lauded its alumni’s commitment and contribution to nation-building. Mr Son Sungil, Country Director of KOICA Nigeria during the 2023 Annual Gathering of the association inContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The African school of diplomacy (ASDIR) says it is committed to making men and women in Africa positive change and transformation agents by equipping them with excellent leadership and diplomacy skills. Vice Chairman/CEO of the institute, Dr Tunji Ashoalu, said this in Abuja during the closing ceremonyContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has advocated an improved access to education and health services for the wellbeing of the girl-child and vulnerable groups. Mr Phillipe Delanghe, Officer in Charge in the Abuja Regional Head of Office UNESCO, made the call in AbujaContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The African Diaspora Union, Nigeria (AFRIDU-NIGERIA), has underscored the need to leverage the knowledge, resources, and expertise of the African diaspora population for the sustainable development and prosperity of the continent. The union also pledged to work together toward a brighter and more interconnected future. These wereContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo /Emmanuel Olorniruha The Transition Monitoring Group (TMG), on Thursday, cautioned political parties featuring in the Nov. 11 Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo governorship election, against violence. The Chairman,TMG, Mr Auwal Rafsanjani said this at a news conference in Abuja, calling on the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) to ensureContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government says it will distribute hybrid rice and potatoes to farmers in Kagarko and Jere local government areas of Kaduna State. Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, Minister, Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, communicated this at a meeting with traditional leaders of Koro, Hausa and Fulani ethnic nationalitiesContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, said on Thursday, that those accusing him of demanding 25 per cent from Rivers government were ignorant. Wike stated this when a delegation of Rivers Caucus in the 10th National Assembly comprising three Senators andContinue Reading
