Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says opportunities abound in the Africa-Caribbean relationship being fostered through the African Export Import Bank ( Afreximbank) AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF). Sanwo-Olu spoke to the media on the sideline of the 2nd AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2023), being hostedContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The President of the Senate, Dr Godswill Akpabio, says with careful planning and execution, Nigeria can meet the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) quota of 1.8 million barrels per day. Akpabio spoke at the National Assembly Capacity Building Workshop, organised by the Independent Petroleum Producers GroupContinue Reading
By Florence Onuegbu Nigeria’s Afrobeat-dancehall singer, Patrick Okorie, popularly known as Patoranking, has been unveiled as the brand ambassador for the Choice International Group (CIG), makers of Lontor products. Patoranking was unveiled as the brand ambassador of Lontor during the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) betweenContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG) has underscored the need to focus on amending critical aspects of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA 2021) and ensuring security across the Niger Delta, to stem oil theft. It also called for immediate ramping up of oil and gas production, focusingContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Nimbus Aid Project has awarded 40 million Naira in advertising support to 20 inspiring women entrepreneurs in a bid to empower women-led businesses in Nigeria. Mr Wale Adegoke, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Nimbus Media Ltd., on Monday in Lagos said the social impact initiative was toContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Prof. John Palfrey, President of John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation, has been conferred with the traditional title of ‘Byefeche ’Nugba’ of the indigenous people of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The title, which means ‘Hero of Justice’ for the FCT indigenous inhabitants, was conferredContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The newly elected President of the Rotary Club of Surulere Western Avenue District 9110, Mr Akim Lamidi, has called on all well meaning Nigerians and corporate organisations to increase humanitarian services to give hope to the poor and better the country. Speaking during his investiture/installation ceremonyContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Mr Christopher Maikalangu, Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has awarded scholarship worth N30 million to 1,024 students in the area council. Maikalangu made the presentation to the beneficiaries at the AMAC Town Hall, Apo Resettlement, on Monday in Abuja. He said that the 2022/2023 scholarship awardContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Twenty Aircraft Maintenance Engineers have graduated from the Aviation Training Programme, organised by the the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). The beneficiaries are part of the 75 Pilots and Aircraft Maintenance Engineers under the PAP Aviation Resuscitation Programme for ex-agitators from the Niger Delta. Speaking on Monday inContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer An NGO, Development Initiative for Youths Excellence, Progress and Stability has appealed to the Federal and State Governments to provide free sanitary pads to female students in the country. Ms Courage Chigere, the founder of the NGO, made the call in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
