By Thompson Yamput Gov Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Monday pledged adequate support to Micro Small Enterprises (MSEs) towards wealth creation and economic growth of the state. The governor gave the assurance during the distribution of Information Communications Technology (ICT) enhancement business toolkits to Micro Small Enterprises (MSEs) in theContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi An NGO, Human of Substance Empowerment Initiative (HOSEI), has awarded scholarships to no fewer than 100 indigent youths and victims of domestic violence in Ibadan. The organisation, through its support mentorship unit, announced the names of the beneficiaries during its 10th anniversary in Ibadan on Sunday.Continue Reading
By Ramatu Garba The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Mr Mohammed Usaini-Gumel, has called for the support of traditional and religious leaders to end the menace of Gender-based violence in the state. Usaini-Gumel made the call while addressing youths of the Arewa Peace Ambassadors Forum (APAF), a youth and students’Continue Reading
By Joshua Olomu An art exhibition tagged Nigeria 1914, which promises to communicate the story of Nigeria’s birth, history, milestones and icons, is set to debut on Oct. 1 in Abuja. Mr Akin Laniyi, Project Director “Nigeria 1914″ , told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, in AbujaContinue Reading
By Femi Ogunshola The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating alleged fraudulent acquisition of OVH Energy by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Ltd is set to present its report to the House. This is contained in a statement by the Chairman of the ad hoc Committee, Rep. HassanContinue Reading
By Edeki Igafe The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Abubakar Momoh, has sought the collaboration of the traditional rulers in the Niger Delta to achieve sustainable peace and security in the region. Momoh made the request on Saturday when he led a delegation of the ministry on a visit toContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Rotary Club of Abuja Kubwa (RCAK), District 9125, has rehabilitated some potholes along the Gado Nasko road in Kubwa, Abuja. The club also reconstructed a Police Traffic Post at the Aso Savings junction. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Aso Savings Junction, whichContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai A university don, Mr Godwin Kwalbe, has advised government at all levels against cosmetic approach to addressing multidimensional poverty affecting a huge population of the country. Kwalbe, a lecturer in the Department of History, Kaduna State University, gave the advice while speaking with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has tasked its members on the need to mentor younger engineers with a view to contributing to national development. Mr Tasiu Gidari-Wudil, President of the society, gave the charge on Saturday in Abuja, while conferring Fellowship Status on 142 ‘Distinguished Engineers”.Continue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba Chief Executive Officer (CEO), African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) Nigeria, Gloria Akobundu, says the AU agency is backing the food systems priorities of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Akobundu said this on the sidelines of High Level Meeting on “Attracting investments in Land Restoration, FoodContinue Reading
