By Kayode Adebiyi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Saturday, March 2, 2024, was a sad day for the family, friends, colleagues and fans of `Mr Ibu`, the veteran Nigerian actor whose demise was announced on that fateful day following a protracted illness. Announcing the death of the popular comedian, theContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS), has unveiled a user-friendly e-portal to improve the quality of tax services and promote efficient tax administration in the territory. The acting Executive Chairman of the service, Mr Haruna Abdullahi, explained at the event in Abuja on Tuesday, thatContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development (SCDDD) has called for synergy between the United Nations and Africa Union in all peacekeeping operations in Africa. Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, Founder of the Centre, said this on Monday in Abuja at the African Regional Dialogue Summit of theContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos on Monday promised to immortalise the late founder of Access Bank, Dr Herbert Wigwe, who was born at the Island Maternity Hospital in the state. Sanwo-Olu made the pledge on Monday night at an event to celebrate the late Group Chief Executive,Continue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government is to introduce a $100m World Bank-funded Nigeria for Women project and President Bola Tinubu (P-BAT) Cares for Nigerian Women project, amongst others to economically empower women. Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, Minister of Women Affairs, made this known while briefing newsmen after a solidarityContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has urged governments at all levels to implement policies and interventions that will alleviate the suffering of Nigerians. The Acting National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Muhammed Ishaq, said this in a statement in Abuja on Monday. Isaq was reactingContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Alhaji Mustapha Ahmed, the Director-General(D-G), National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), says timely and accurate information is crucial in mitigating the impact of disasters and ensuring the well-being of affected communities. Ahmed said this during the ‘Training of Trainers Workshop on Disaster Information Management’, in Abuja on Monday.Continue Reading
By Muhammad Nur Tijani A resilient Abia Warriors on Monday defeated Kano Pillars by a lone goal at home in the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match. The NPFL week 23 fixture played at the Sani Abacha stadium was watched by a massive crowd. Abia midfielder, Daniel Ijeh scoredContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi QNET, a multi- national, wellness and lifestyle company, has commenced training of its business representatives and marketers on new business models aimed at empowering them for economic reliance. The ongoing four-day training which marks the launch of 2024 QNET’s V-Africa conference in Abuja was targeted at enhancingContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has reiterated that diversifying the country’s energy mix to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) will create more jobs and wealth for Nigerians. The Director-General, National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), My Joseph Osanipin, said this at the Critique/Validation Workshop for the recently developed NationalContinue Reading
