By Ibukun Emiola The University of Ibadan (UI) has awarded Bachelor’s Degree to a popular Fuji musician, Saheed Osupa and other students who satisfied its graduation criteria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the second day of the 2023 Convocation Ceremony of the institution had 1,590 first degreeContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has appealed to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to participate actively in politics and governance in order to promote their rights. Mrs Chinyere Kalu, the National Women Leader ZLP, stated this in an interview with the news Agency of Nigeria (NAN), onContinue Reading
L-R: Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede CON, Chairman EnterpriseNGR; Micheal Mainelli, Lord Mayor of London; and Obi Ibekwe, Chief Executive Officer, EnterpriseNGR during a bilateral “InvestLagos” meeting in London, United Kingdom By Oluwafunke Ishola A policy and advocacy group, EnterpriseNGR, says Lagos State participation at the Lord Mayor’s Show will setContinue Reading
Managing Director, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd. (SNEPCo), among other dignitaries at the NAPE’s 41st annual conference and exhibition in Lagos on Wednesday By Yusuf Yunus Mrs Elohor Aiboni, the Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd. (SNEPCo), says Nigeria needs to diversify itsContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The organised Labour says it has suspended its nationwide indefinite strike that commenced on Nov. 14. Emma Ugboaja, NLC General Secretary, confirmed the suspension to newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja. Ugboaja said the decision to suspend the action was reached at an emergency virtual joint National ExecutiveContinue Reading
By Ige Adekunle The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Command, has warned motorists against excessive speeding and dangerous overtaking to minimise road accidents during the ember months. Mr Anthony Uga, the Ogun Sector Commander of FRSC, gave the warning during the flag-off campaign organised by the Idiroko Unit CommandContinue Reading
By Okon Okon The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) has urged government at all levels to enforce regulatory laws guiding buildings as a measure to curb recurring building collapses in the country. The President NIQS, Mr Olayemi Shonubi, made the call on Wednesday at a news conference on activitiesContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang An Independent Observer Group, Coalition for Transparent Elections in Africa (CTEAN) says the just concluded Kogi governorship election was free, fair and credible as it substantially conformed with the electoral laws. Convener of the group, Mr Nelson Ogbu, said this at a news conference in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senate has urged the Federal Government to upgrade the Eastern Rail Line from Port Harcourt to Maiduguri, from narrow to standard gauge. This followed the adoption of a motion by Sen. Victor Umeh( APGA-Anambra) and co-sponsored by 31 other senators at plenary. Moving the motion, UmehContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Commandant, National Defence College (NDC), Rear Adm. Olumuyiwa Olotu, has advocated for more women participation in peace, security and conflict management. This could be promoted through gender responsive security operations, Olotu said on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening of a 3-day Gender Sensitization WorkshopContinue Reading
