By Isaac Aregbesola The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) have joined forces to combat corruption in the country. The ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Aliyu, said this at a one-day workshop on effective collaboration in corruption prevention. The workshop hadContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says Nigeria lost more than 500 million dollars to cybercrime in 2022, warning that if unchecked, the current cybercrime wave portended a grave danger. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, made this known on Tuesday in Abuja at the 2024 National CybersecurityContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has commended the management of the Nigerian Independent Petroleum Company (NIPCO) for investing in Nigeria’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) sector. The President gave the commendation during a meeting with the company’s executive on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja. He praised NIPCO’s contributions toContinue Reading
By Oluwole Sogunle A para-athlete, Oluwakemi Ladipo, says she looks forward to winning an Olympic gold medal, donning the national colours, in her sporting career. Ladipo told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. She said that since her entry into the sports sceneContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku The Executive Chairman, Courier and Logistics Management Institute (CLMI), Prof. Simon Emeje, says courier and logistics sub-sector can boost Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 60 per cent, if fully tapped. Emeje said this at a news conference organised by the professional body to announceContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Former President Muhammadu Buhari has paid tribute to Gen. Yakubu Gowon, former military Head of State, as he marks his 90th birthday. In a statement on Friday by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, Buhari praised Gowon’s visionary leadership and dedication to Nigeria’s unity and progress. Buhari saidContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has described the late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu as colossus of many parts. In a tribute penned by the President on Friday, he said Iwuanyanwu was a pioneer in sports; ingenious and resourceful in business; astute in politics and relentless in philanthropy. Tinubu said theContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Nigera will continue to explore viable and sustainable solutions towards solving its transportation challenges. It will also collaborate with relevant players in the private sector to work out alternatives for the challenge to achieve optimum result. Vice-President Kashim Shettima stated this on Thursday during a facility tourContinue Reading
Dr Emeka Offor, Chairman, NIBC Board of Trustees By Sarafina Christopher The Nigeria-India Business Council (NIBC) says it is committed to boosting trade relations between the two countries. Dr Emeka Offor, Chairman of NIBC’s Board of Trustees, made the pledge during an inaugural meeting of NIBC’s BoardContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nasir Bashir Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf of Kano State has donated N100 million to the survivors and deceased families of petrol tanker explosion that occurred at Majiya town of Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa. Kabir-Yusuf announced this during a sympathy visit to Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa, onContinue Reading
