By Angela Atabo The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), has inaugurated the Sector Skills Council for Engineering (SSC4E) to bridge engineering gaps and enhance workforce skills in Nigeria. Ms Abiola Arogundade, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education, inaugurated the councilContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu says the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) has been instrumental to the flourishing economic partnership and trade between Africa and China, which has grown to about 280 billion dollars. Tinubu said this in his opening remarks at the the 2024 FOCAC Summit holdingContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Real Estate Developer’s Association of Nigeria (REDAN) has appointed 24 committees, comprising more than 100 members, to support the Federal Government’s efforts in addressing the housing needs of Nigerians. The President and Chairman of REDAN, Akintoye Adeoye, made this known at a news conferenceContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has called for a formidable alliance among key players in governance to wriggle Nigerians out of poverty and enhance the quality of lives of all citizens. Shettima spoke on Wednesday during the 144th meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) held at the PresidentialContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has assured the public that the Dadin-Kowa Dam in Gombe State is in excellent condition, with no threats to its functionality. In a statement issued after his inspection of the dam on Wednesday, Utsev noted that theContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says the combination of right strategies, investments, and partnerships will enable Nigeria harness its competitive advantage and present a bright agricultural future. Sanwo-Olu, represented by the state’s Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms Abisola Olusanya, made the assertion at the Lagos ChamberContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran Lagos State Government has extended its work-from-home policy for its workers for the next three months. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the extension in a circular signed by the state Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that,Continue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu says Africa holds vast opportunities for investments, growth and development with its vibrant population, productive economy and natural resources. The President made the remark at a bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier, Li Qiang, on Wednesday in Beijing. Tinubu noted that the Forum onContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Mr Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has tasked the federal and state governments to prioritise funding the health sector to secure the future of Nigerians. Gates said this in his presentation to the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting on Wednesday, presidedContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Hope Behind Bars Africa, a non-governmental organisation, has inaugurated a vocational skills centre, at the Dukpa Correctional Farm Centre in Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT for inmates. Speaking at the inauguration on Wednesday in Abuja, the Executive Director of the organisation, Ms Oluwafunke Adeoye saidContinue Reading
