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SMEDAN trains 30 MSMEs in FCT on product standards, quality improvement

On: May 4, 2023

By Lucy Ogalue The Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has trained 30 owners of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) on product standards and quality improvement. The Director-General of SMEDAN, Mr Olawale Fasaya said that the training would contribute to the economic development of the country.Continue Reading

Mahindi Carnival: Abisogun-Botoku seeks seamless travels within ECOWAS

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: May 3, 2023

In: Culture & Tourism

By Taiye Olayemi Dr Bonny Abisogun-Botoku, Secretary-General, Nigeria-Republic of Benin Inter-border Forum, has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to promote policies that will ensure seamless travels within the region. Abisogun-Botoku, who made the call in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos, said that it wasContinue Reading

2023 Hajj: FCT begins visa processing for intending pilgrims

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: May 3, 2023

In: Metro

By Salisu Sani-Idris The FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards says it has commenced the process of securing visa for 2023 intending Muslim pilgrims from the territory. The Director of the board, Malam Abubakar Evuti, made this known at a news conference on activities of the organisation and preparations for thisContinue Reading

Fact-Check: UNICEF is not recruiting through shtnar.com website

By: isaac aregbesola

On: May 3, 2023

In: General News

By Ibukun Emiola CLAIM: A viral WhatsApp message that has been circulating claims UNICEF is recruiting. VERDICT: FALSE The message making the claim contains a link http://archive.today/2023.04.15-110154/https://unicef-recruitment.offernow.online/ which directs to the UNICEF-impersonated page The site, which appears as https://unicef-recruitment.offernow.online/, also attempts to impersonate the UNICEF’s original website. The impostor website asks users toContinue Reading

Create sole ministry for tourism, culture – FTAN tells President-elect

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: May 3, 2023

In: Culture & Tourism

By Taiye Olayemi The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) on Tuesday urged the incoming President, Sen. Bola Tinubu, to create a sole ministry for tourism and culture, once he assumes office. Mr Nkereuwem Onung, FTAN President, made the call in Abuja during a creative stakeholder’s meeting organised byContinue Reading

10th Assembly: Akande-Sadipe declares intention for deputy speaker

By: isaac aregbesola

On: May 3, 2023

In: Politics

By Emmanuella Anokam The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has declared her intention to vie for Deputy Speaker of the 10th Assembly should APC zone the position to the South West. While addressing her colleagues on Wednesday in Abuja, Akande-Sadipe, acknowledged the challenges she facedContinue Reading

NCAC advises youths against ‘Japa syndrome’

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: May 3, 2023

In: Culture & Tourism

By Taiye Olayemi The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) has advised Nigerian youths to shun the ‘Japa syndrome’, saying it does not guarantee shortcut to affluence. Mr Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General, NCAC, gave the advice during a tourism and culture stakeholders meeting on Tuesday in Abuja. The meeting meant toContinue Reading

African countries must join forces to diversify energy mix through AfCFTA- Kyari

By: Folashade Adeniran

On: May 3, 2023

In: Oil & Gas

By Yusuf Yunus Mr Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL), has called on African countries to take advantage of the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Kyari said this would help to diversify their energy sources into a sustainableContinue Reading

Organisation advocates students cycling to school

By: isaac aregbesola

On: May 3, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Jacinta Nwachukwu Ochenuell Mobility in partnership with Global Designing Cities Initiative has expressed concern over provision of safe walking and cycling routes for school children as such will promote healthy living among students. Mr Emmanuel John, the Executive Director of Ochenuell Mobility, expressed the concern in an interview withContinue Reading

Hajj: Prospective pilgrims get deadline to complete fare

By: isaac aregbesola

On: May 3, 2023

In: Religious

By Bosede Olufunmi Prospective pilgrims who made deposits for the forthcoming Hajj with Kano State Pilgrims and Welfare Board have been told to complete their payment as announced by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji Abba Muhammed-Danbatta, gave the charge at aContinue Reading

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