By Abigael Joshua A UK firm, TEXEM, has described the appointment of Mr Abel Igheghe as the Technical Adviser (Downstream) to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) as putting a round peg in a round hole. TEXEM stated this in a statement on its website (www.texem.co.uk) by theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh COP28 President designate, Dr Sultan Al-Jaber and the EU Climate Commissioner, Wopke Hoekstra on Monday in Brussels underscored the need to fast track practical actions on climate change. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two leaders released a joint statement outlining several key elements thatContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Kingdom of Denmark and the Federal government have agreed to strengthen collaboration towards ensuring the success of green energy transition in Nigeria. The Denmark Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy, Mr Dan Jorgensen, made this known in an interview with newsmen, shortly afterContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Former Chief of Army Staff and Ex-Nigerian Ambassador to Benin Republic, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has urged Nigerians to strive for excellence in their various roles to support nation building. Buratai said this at the 5th Edition of the Nigeria News Magazine Award 2023 with the themeContinue Reading
An Analysis by Lilian U. Okoro, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The World Diabetes Day is celebrated on Nov. 14 every year to highlight the prevalence of diabetes and its impact, and to educate people on lifestyle habits that could curb its prevalence. The World Diabetes Day becameContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, said on Monday, that the FCT Administration was open for discussion with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on tourism development. Wike stated this when the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Salem Al-Shamsi visited him inContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has cautioned residents of the FCT, Abuja, against actions that could cause wildfire as harmattan season sets in. The acting Director-General, FEMA, Mr Mohammed Sabo, gave the warning in a statement in Abuja on Monday. Sabo said thatContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has lauded the Armed Forces of Nigeria for the successes being recorded in the ongoing fight against insecurity across the country. Ribadu made the remark at the Chief of Defence Intelligence Annual Conference 2023 with the theme: “LeveragingContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Abuja Market Management Limited (AMML), says the alleged contempt proceedings against the Minister of the FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike at the National Industrial Court does not exist. AMML Secretary and Legal Adviser, Mr Onya Ojiji, made the clarification in a statement in Abuja on Monday.Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Prof. Emmanuel Dandaura, a Professor of Participatory and Development Communication, Nasarawa State University has called for attitudinal change and change in narrative to promote national unity and development. Dandaura made the call while delivering a paper titled, ‘To Change Narratives, Change Behaviour’ at the 5th EditionContinue Reading
