By Ijeoma Popoola Canada has announced more than $30 million new support for initiatives in Nigeria and across West Africa. The Secretary of State for International Development, Canada, Mr Randeep Sarai, announced this at a reception organised in his honour by the Canadian Deputy High Commission on Friday nightContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Nigerian pilgrims have successfully completed the Madinah leg of their spiritual journey and have been transported to the holy city of Makkah. According to a statement by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in Makkah on Saturday, this marks the end of the first phase ofContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Popoola Nigeria will continue to partner with Canada as part of its strategic investors and partners in trade, investment and industry. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, gave the assurance at a reception in honour of the Canadian Secretary of StateContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Federal Government and the United Kingdom have strengthened their partnership on skills development aimed at preparing Nigerian youths for employment opportunities in both local and global labour markets. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during a bilateral meeting with Baroness Smith, UK’s MinisterContinue Reading
By Eniola Elewude The Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) has stressed the need for effective project management to address abandoned projects and promote sustainable national development in the country. The Registrar of the Membership Arm of CIPMN, Hajara Yusuf, stated this during a conference on the roleContinue Reading
Mrs Obiageri Okpalifo, the Director, South-South Area Office of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), said the scheme had greatly impact every sector of Nigeria by fostering unity and community development programmes.Continue Reading
By Rita Iliya The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has been described as a major force in promoting national unity, rural development and youth empowerment across Nigeria in its 53 years of existence. Mrs Gladys Adama, Director, North Central Office I, Minna, stated this during the celebration of theContinue Reading
By Okon Okon The Administrator of the Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN), Mrs Imeh Okon, says the institute has been repositioned to align with ongoing reforms in the Federal Civil Service. Okon said this while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the ongoing International Civil Service Conference inContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Compliance and governance experts on Thursday called for stronger ethical leadership, compliance systems and accountability frameworks across Africa to boost investor confidence and global repositioning. They spoke at the Africa Ethical Compliance Future Summit in Lagos with the theme ‘Culture, Conduct and Global Standards’. Compliance expert,Continue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed the relevance of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), describing it as vital to national development and unity for 53 years. Chairman of the Lagos NYSC Governing Board, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, spoke on Friday during the scheme’s 53rd anniversary celebrationContinue Reading
