By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has sought partnership with Daewoo for the construction of five-star hotel to boost tourism in the federal capital city, Abuja. Wike called for the partnership when the Chairman, Daewoo Engineering and Construction, Mr Jung Won-juContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Abuja Enterprise Agency (AEA) says it has provided business development and support services to 4,224 women entrepreneurs in the past five years. Mr Chudi Ugwuada-Ezirigwe, the acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, disclosed this during an end of year media briefingContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo Retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, the Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has been recognised as the Transformational Leader of the Year by the Anti-Kidnapping, Human Trafficking, Child Abuse, and Drug Abuse Initiative. Presenting the prestigious award in Abuja on Thursday, Primate Belonwu Ezeanyaeche, the ChiefContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The National Boundary Commission (NBC), on Thursday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience, National Centre for the Coordination of Early Warning and Response Mechanisms. The MoU is part of efforts to promote harmonious and peaceful coexistence among neighbouring countries.Continue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba Nigeria and the African Group on Thursday called for an equitable and fair international tax system toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The representatives of the group made the call at a news conference on, “Promotion of Inclusive and Effective International Tax Cooperation at the UnitedContinue Reading
By Bukola Adewumi The National Initiatives for Sustainable and Climate-Smart Oil Palm Smallholders, a programme being implemented by Solidaridad and IDH in collaboration with other stakeholders are strategising on leveraging climate-smart agriculture to boost palm oil production in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the stakeholders metContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede Jaan Roose, a 31-year old Estonian, on Thursday dazzled Lagosians with his slacklining skills on a suspended 66m (217 ft) rope tied to Sterling Towers and Onome rig, Marina, Lagos, a distance of 350 meters. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Roose was sponsored byContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Germany says it considers Nigeria as a strong partner in preserving international order. The German Ambassador to Nigeria Mrs Annett Günther, said this on Thursday in Abuja at a ceremony organised to celebrate her country’s National Day called the Day of German Unity. The event marked the country’sContinue Reading
By Awayi Kuje Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa has urged the Nigeria National Committee (NNC) of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to intensify efforts to curb the incidence of examination malpractice. Sule spoke at the council’s 61st annual meeting of the NNC of WAEC, on Thursday, in Lafia. HeContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The Industrial Training Fund (ITF), on Thursday in Abuja trained 8,000 persons under the Technical Skills Development Project (TADP). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training was done in incollaboration with the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NACA). The Director-General/Chief Executive of ITF, Dr AfizContinue Reading
