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Nigerian Breweries commits to local sourcing of raw materials

On: April 20, 2023

By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Nigerian Breweries Plc has expressed commitment to import substitution by investing in local sourcing of raw materials to support the growth and development of Nigeria’s agriculture sector. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr Hans Essaadi, gave the assurance on Wednesday in Lagos at the company’s 2023 pre-AnnualContinue Reading

Medical Negligence: Lagos Judiciary commendable for Orji’s conviction – Odefa-Wachuku

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: April 19, 2023

In: General News

By Leonard Okachie Following the conviction of Dr Ejike Orji for criminal negligence, Ms Adanma Odefa-Wachuku, a Lawyer and Public Health Advocate, says accolades must be showered upon the Lagos State Criminal Justice system for setting this novel precedence. According to her, the conviction of Orji for criminal negligence arisingContinue Reading

Al-Habibiyyah, Jews distribute food items to 500 women in Abuja

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: April 19, 2023

In: General News

By Salisu Sani-Idris The Jewish Community and the Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society, on Tuesday in Abuja distributed food items to 500 Muslims and Christians women in the spirit of Easter and the month of Ramadan. Speaking while coordinating the distribution of the food items, Mrs Habiba Ahmed, Director, Welfare and EndowmentContinue Reading

IWS reiterates commitment to empowering women

By: Folashade Adeniran

On: April 18, 2023

In: General News

The President of IWS, Mrs Izabella Abia-Okon, second from left, with other members of the association during the programme on Tuesday, in Lagos By Taiye Baiyerohi The International Women’s Society (IWS) has pledged to continue to empower the disadvantaged in the country, particularly women and children.Continue Reading

RTEAN chairmen reaffirms commitment, support to Maitakobi

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: April 18, 2023

In: General News

By Salisu Sani-Idris Chairmen of Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in 36 states and FCT have reaffirmed their support and commitment to the President of the association, Dr Musa Maitakobi. The Chairman, Kwara State Chapter of the association and its National Principal Organising Secretary, Alhaji Abdurrahman Olanikijipa madeContinue Reading

Matriculation: Elevate Nigeria to greatness, NOUN VC tells new students

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: April 18, 2023

In: General News

By Emmanuel Afonne The Vice-Chancellor, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Prof. Olufemi Peters, has enjoined the new students of the institution to strive to elevate Nigeria to its deserved place of greatness in Africa and the world. Peters said this on Tuesday, at the 24th matriculation of the university,Continue Reading

FG to establish National Council of Special Duties, Inter-governmental Affairs — Minister

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: April 18, 2023

In: General News

By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Federal Government says that plans are underway to establish a ‘National Council of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs’ for sustainable national development. Sen. George Akume, the Minister, Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, said this at a three-day stakeholders’ conference on Special Duties and Inter-governmentalContinue Reading

NAN receives major boost, signs working agreement with Italian news agency

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: April 18, 2023

In: General News

By Maureen Okon The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Tuesday received a major boost in its operations with the signing of a working agreement with the Italian news agency, Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata (ANSA) in Abuja. NAN reports that ANSA, the leading news agency in Italy, is a not-for-profitContinue Reading

Sustain Buhari’s policy on food production, rice processors urge Tinubu

By: isaac aregbesola

On: April 18, 2023

In: General News

By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Rice Processors Association of Nigeria (RIPAN) has called on the President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu, to sustain ongoing initiatives on food production for economic development. The Director-General of RIPAN, Mr Andy Ekwelem, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at a news conference. The News AgencyContinue Reading

Nigerian women least represented in governance – NBS

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: April 18, 2023

In: General News

By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says women have continued to record low representation in all tiers and levels of governance. This is contained in the NBS Statistical Report on Women and Men in Nigeria 2021 released in Abuja on Tuesday. The report added that inspite ofContinue Reading

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