By Olatunde Ajayi The Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAEng) has unveiled inaugural Innovation Competition to encourage and reward innovative works in Nigeria. Its President, Prof. Peter Onwualu, while speaking during a hybrid press conference on Thursday said the competition would identify and support innovative works in science, engineering and technologyContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie Mr Sam Muller, the Chief Executive Officer of the Hague Institute for Innovation of Law, has called for partnerships to ensure affordable and accessible justice systems for everyone. Muller made the on Thursday during the presentation of the 2023 report of the justice needs and satisfaction inContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI ) for reporters without borders has emphasised the need to build trust and set credibility standards for better media empowerment . African Director/Regional Manager of the initiative, Marc Abuflan, underscored the need at a workshop on certification tools for newsrooms across Africa,Continue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba Nigeria and the African Group on Thursday called for an equitable and fair international tax system toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The representatives of the group made the call at a news conference on, “Promotion of Inclusive and Effective International Tax Cooperation at the UnitedContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Germany says it considers Nigeria as a strong partner in preserving international order. The German Ambassador to Nigeria Mrs Annett Günther, said this on Thursday in Abuja at a ceremony organised to celebrate her country’s National Day called the Day of German Unity. The event marked the country’sContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne Ms Ijeoma Akwara, the National Coordinator, National Festival of Tolerance and Peaceful Coexistence Programme, has described tolerance as the key to sustainable peace and unity in Nigeria. Akwara said this on Thursday in commemoration of the National Festival of Tolerance and Peaceful Coexistence day celebrated worldwide everyContinue Reading
By Florence Onuegbu Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has charged religious leaders to preach tolerance, perseverance and complete trust in God at this trying period. Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mr Olanrewaju Kayode, gave the charge on Thursday at Ikeja, during the event marking theContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says the African Continental Free Trade Agreement(AfCFTA) stands as a golden opportunity for Nigeria to significantly enhance its foreign exchange earnings. The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Comptroller Adewale Adeniyi, said this at the Distinguished Lecture Series organised by theContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has called for more investment in digital infrastructure by the Federal Government. Mr Rodger Voorhies, the President, Global Growth and Opportunity, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation stated this his presentation at a meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum in Abuja. “NigeriaContinue Reading
Dr Patti Hill, Worldwide President of Lions Club International visit to Nigeria By Yusuf Yunus A non-governmental organisation, the Lions Club International, has commissioned some health facilities at Federal Medical Center, Yaba, Lagos. The club also donated some equipment to the hospital for the use of community members andContinue Reading
