News Analysis by Fortune Abang, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The endorsement of Prof. Akasoba Duke-Abiola by the African Policy and Research Consortium (APRC) for consideration as a candidate for United Nations Secretary-General presents Nigeria with an opportunity for a wider conversation about global leadership. At its core, the argumentContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Management professionals have identified sound management principles as critical to transforming Nigeria’s human and institutional potential into sustainable national development. They made this known on Wednesday in Lagos at the Nigerian Institute of Management Chartered (NIM) 65th anniversary colloquium. The event had the theme, “Celebrating National ImpactContinue Reading
By Hekmot-Olaseni Alakija Stakeholders in the manufacturing sector have called for policy consistency, affordable electricity and improved infrastructure to drive production, investment and industrial growth. They made the call on Tuesday at the 59th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) in Lagos. The President ofContinue Reading
By Raji Rasak The Government of Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has committed N20 billion to the expansion and rehabilitation of Nigeria’s national electricity grid. Mr Ishigame Keiji, Chief Representative, JICA, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos.Continue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, pharmacist, entrepreneur and former presidential aspirant, has been commended for his contributions to pharmacy, business and public service. The commendation was contained in a statement by Livy-Elcon Emereonye, a public affairs analyst, issued to mark Ohuabunwa’s birthday on Tuesday. Emereonye said Ohuabunwa had combinedContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu A Central Planning Committee (CPC) has been inaugurated to oversee preparations for the formal launch of the Solomon and Mary Lar Institute for Leadership scheduled for Oct. 27 in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the CPC, chaired by Mr Bimbo Daramola, was inauguratedContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The National Leader of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Sen. Henry Seriake Dickson, has appointed Sani Takori, VinMartin Ilo and Steve Nwosu as Political Adviser, Chief Technical Adviser and Spokesman, respectively. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja, and signed by National Publicity Secretary of theContinue Reading
By Adesewa George Humanitarian, Sir Godfrey Ohuabunwa, has urged Nigerians facing difficult circumstances to remain hopeful, prayerful and steadfast. Ohuabunwa made the call during the Feeding the Needy Programme organised by Help Without Boundaries Initiative in collaboration with Morning Flight 97.7 FM. The outreach was held at Okrika National SecondaryContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The newly elected National Coordinator of the Civil Society Budget Implementation Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (CBIAMEC), Comrade Patrick Onomuodeke, has pledged to strengthen evidence-based monitoring of budget implementation. Onomuodeke made the pledge in a statement on Sunday following his inauguration as the committee’s national coordinator. HeContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to prioritising security and harnessing the Nigerian diaspora as a critical asset for national development. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, reiterated the commitment in a statement by Richard Elesho, his Special Assistant on Media andContinue Reading
