By Sani Idris A firm, Nutriment Investment Hub Ltd, on Thursday began a three-month training of 100 teenage Almajiris on various skills in Kaduna. Amlajiris are children who leave their families to study Islam in Qur’anic schools, mostly in the northern part of the country. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai A lawyer and policy strategist, Dr Oracle Nwala, says Nigeria needs a disruptive strategy to achieve its governance and development goals for the benefits of all citizens. Nwala stated this at the official unveiling of his book entitled, “Disruptive Strategies: Unveiling Personal Definitive Strategists”, in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Former military president, retired Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, on Thursday accepted full responsibility for the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election. He said the annulment of the election was a most regrettable incident in the country’s history. Babangida made the remarks at theContinue Reading
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it is engaging with the Saudi service provider, Mashariq al Dhahabia, over alleged contract breach. NAHCON head of Public Affairs, Muhammad Musa, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Musa said that the NAHCON has a recordContinue Reading
By Peter Uwumarogie The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has cautioned council chairmen across Nigeria, including those in Gombe State, against viewing financial autonomy as an opportunity for embezzlement. EFCC Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, issued the warning at the Gombe State Local Government Summit on Wednesday, urging council chairmenContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The 36 state governors, under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), are meeting in Abuja to discuss tax reform and other national issues. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting is chaired by the forum’s chairman, Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara. GovernorsContinue Reading
By Ifeanyi Olannye Delta Government on Wednesday launched Delta State Whistleblowers Line to engage the public in project monitoring to ensure value for money in all projects awarded by Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori-led administration. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this at aContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Democratic Front (TDF), a think tank, has expressed optimism about the reforms in the maritime industry, which are projected to create 20,000 new jobs. In a statement by Malam Danjuma Muhammad, its Chairman, TDF said plans to dredge key ports will enable the country reclaimContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) on Wednesday acknowledged Nigeria’s leading role in driving Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Innovation to position the country as an ICT hub in Africa. The group, in a statement by its Mr Chukwudi Enekwechi, its Chairman, said it was heartwarmingContinue Reading
 By Oluwatope Lawanson/Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), has established Regional Steering Committees (RSCs) to improve the monitoring and enforcement of engineering regulations at local levels. The inauguration ceremony took place in Lagos on Tuesday at a stakeholders summit on “RestructuringContinue Reading
