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African CSOs task FG on lingering fuel scarcity, ahead of general poll

On: January 28, 2023

By Angela Atabo The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) on Friday called on the Federal Government to address the lingering fuel scarcity, ahead of General Elections for smooth logistics delivery. The WADEMOS team made the call in Abuja at the end of its solidarity mission to Nigeria, ahead ofContinue Reading

Retired Maj.-Gen charges officers to remain dedicated

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: January 28, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Oladapo Udom Maj.-Gen. Ademoh Salihu (rtd.) on Friday charged military personnel to be patriotic, creative and vigilant, especially at a time when the nation was faced with diverse security challenges. Salihu, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the Nigerian Army Signals 2023 Pulling OutContinue Reading

Minister tasks NIGCOMSAT Board, mgt on better performance, revenue generation

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: January 28, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Sunkanmi Onifade The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, on Friday tasked Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited Board and Management on better performance and revenue generation. Pantami gave the charge at a one day ministerial retreat for Board and Management of NIGCOMSAT on Friday in Abuja.Continue Reading

Anguish, frustration trail ATMs failure to dispense Naira notes

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: January 28, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Lydia Ngwakwe Barely four days to the expiration of the old naira notes deadline, many Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in major parts of Lagos do not dispense either the old notes or the new naira notes, leaving customers stranded. The situation is further compounded by theContinue Reading

Dangote, Techno Oil CEO, others bag vanguard awards

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: January 28, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Rukayat Moisemhe/ Mariam Akande Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President, Dangote Group, Mrs Nkechi Obi, Chief Executive Officer, Techno Oil and 25 others have bagged the Vanguard Newspaper awards under various categories. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the awards were presented at the 11th edition of the VanguardContinue Reading

Committee of friends felicitates APC PCC member on bagging ABU PhD

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: January 28, 2023

In: Politics

By Abdul Hassan The Committee of Friends and Associates of Dr Danladi Bako, Co-Director, Strategic Communications, APC presidential campaign council, for bagging a Doctorate degree at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)reports that Bako is among the graduates to be robbed on Saturday atContinue Reading

Green Sahara partners USOSA, foundation to plant 10,000 trees in schools

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 28, 2023

In: General News

By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Green Sahara Farms in partnership with the Unity Schools Old Students Association (USOSA) and Sterling One Foundation Agroforestry for Climate Action Project (SACAP) has engaged in the planting of 10,000 trees across 24 unity colleges. This is in a bid to mitigate the impact of climateContinue Reading

Economy: SMEDAN recommits to support entrepreneurship development

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 28, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Thompson Yamput The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) says its renewed commitment to support entrepreneurship is aimed at boosting the national economy. Mr Olawale Fasanya, the Director-General of the agency, made this known at the closing ceremony of a training for 80 Women onContinue Reading

WMO set to enhance awareness toward tackling climate change in Africa

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 28, 2023

In: Aviation

By Gabriel Agbeja The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) says it is ready to enhance awareness toward tackling climate change in Africa. Dr Agnes Kijazi, WMO Regional Director for Africa, made the assertion on Friday in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According to her, WMO willContinue Reading

Rivers senatorial poll: Judgment in SDP’s suit against INEC stalled

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 28, 2023

In: Judiciary

By Taiye Agbaje Judgment in a suit filed by Social Democratic Party (SDP) against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was, on Friday, stalled in a Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja. Justice Emeka Nwite could not proceed on delivering the judgement, which was earlier scheduled for the day’s business, dueContinue Reading

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