By Dorcas Jonah As Nigerians await palliatives to cushion the effects of the fuel subsidy removal, Mr Dahiru Hammandikko, Convener, Tinubu/Shetima Northern Region Support Group, has called for patience and understanding. “We understand the current pains and hardship caused by the removal of the oil subsidy by the Federal Government.Continue Reading
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Dr Olalekan Balogun (R) and the Acting Zonal Commander of the Ibadan Command of the EFCC, ACE I Halima Rufa’u with others during a visit to the Oba on Tuesday in Ibadan. By Isaac Aregbesola The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Dr Olalekan Balogun, has pledged his supportContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam An economic expert, Mr Yusha’u Aliyu, says that Nigerians are expecting functional refineries to cushion the effects of subsidy removal on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as fuel. Aliyu said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, in reaction toContinue Reading
By Ikenna Uwadileke Amb. Abdullahi Shehu, Nigerian Ambassador to the Russian Federation on Tuesday encouraged investors from Russian to localise the production of their goods in Nigeria. Shehu, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Moscow urged the Russian investors to explore the enormous potential inContinue Reading
By Ikenna Uwadileke Amb. Abdullahi Shehu, Nigerian Ambassador to the Russian Federation has commended Russian government for granting opportunities to African students. Shehu gave the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Moscow, Russia. Describing the development as one of the significant gainsContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senate has acknowledged the laudable achievements of the Executive Director (Business Development) of Nigerian Export and Import Bank (NEXIM) and Delta Ministerial Nominee, Stella Okotete. The upper chamber lauded her achievement in growing the non-oil exports and business fortunes of the Bank. The commendation came afterContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Nigerian Governors’ Wives Forum (NGWF) and other stakeholders on Tuesday called for the implementation of six months maternity leave policy to facilitate exclusive breastfeeding of infants in the country. Dr Olufolake Abdulrazak, wife of the Kwara state governor, representing the NGWF, stated this during the launchContinue Reading
By Constance Athekame Energy experts say renewable energy has so much potential to grow the power sector, thereby, promoting national development. The experts spoke in Abuja on Tuesday at the inauguration of the newly elected members of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations Alliance (REEEA-A)/ a one-day media training.Continue Reading
By Clara Egbogota Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has urged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in the state to contribute their quota to the development of the respective communities they were posted to. Oborevwori gave the charge at the official closing ceremony of the 2023 BatchContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Some members of staff of the Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Tuesday, besieged the offices of the commission in Jabi and Utako, Abuja, in protest of alleged poor welfare. The protesting workers gave the management 24-hour ultimatum to address their grievances or face industrial unrest. TheContinue Reading
