By Emmanuella Anokam The Federal Government has underscored the need to end energy poverty across Africa, calling for co-investment strategies to de-risk energy infrastructure and unlock shared prosperity. The Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Mr Bashir Ojulari, made the call on Monday at theContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo/Oluwasegun Sotonwa The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has urged top officers of the four Paramilitary agencies under the Ministry to champion a culture of innovation, discipline and knowledge-driven leadership across their agencies. Addressing senior officers at a capacity development workshop on Performance Management System (PMS), onContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Nigeria and Vietnam have entered into a strategic partnership to boost cashew production, processing, and trade, according to the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN). NCAN stated that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with the Vietnam Cashew Association (VINACAS) during the 14th VINACAS Golden CashewContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) When Blessing Ogo recalls the day she was cut, her voice trembles. Her memory of that moment, such as the searing pain, the blood, and the fear, remains as vivid as yesterday. “I still struggle to enjoy intimacy with my partner. TheContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye Shareholders of Veritas Kapital Assurance Plc, have commended the company for prompt payment of their insurance claims. They gave the commendation at the 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company in Abuja on Friday. The shareholders also appealed to the newly appointed Board and management ofContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Mr Ebenezer Akarah, Chief Executive Officer/Founder, Bricks to Crib Company, has urged the Federal Government to prioritise the Charcoal industry and accord it similar attention given to the Oil and Gas sector. Akarah made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada The Adamawa Government, in collaboration with Malaria Consortium, has unveiled plans to roll out mass drug administration (MDA) programme using Azithromycin to prevent killer diseases across the state. The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that the programme is targeting no fewer than 1.1 million children. MrContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye Shareholders of Veritas Kapital Assurance Plc, have elected the former Executive Vice Chairman of FCCPC, Mr Babatunde Irukera, as the Chairman, Board of Directors of the company. Irukera’s election followed a unanimous decision by the shareholders at the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s (FCCPC) 48th AnnualContinue Reading
By Aderogba George John Cardinal Onaiyekan, former Archbishop of Abuja, has called for stronger collaboration between public and private hospitals to curb medical tourism in Nigeria. Onaiyekan made the call in Abuja on Friday during the commissioning of the Ultra-Modern Operating Suites, Intensive Care Unit, and Renal Dialysis Unit ofContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Amb. Zainab Mohammed, a peace advocate, has called on Nigerians to put aside religious and ethnic differences and work together to address the country’s challenges. Mohammed made the call in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja. She expressed concern over insecurity in some parts of theContinue Reading
