By Chiazo Ogbolu Three maritime women associations on Thursday advocated for equity, technological advancement and inclusion of the gender in the digital space, to boost the maritime industry in Nigeria. The associations include African Women in Maritime (WIMA), Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) and Women in Maritime ofContinue Reading
By Fabian Ekeruche Asteven Energy Institute is partnering the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to issue a National Innovation Diploma (NID) in Solar Energy Technology. The institute made the disclosure at a virtual stakeholders meeting monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos. In hisContinue Reading
By Adebola Adegoke/Mariam Akande The National Association of Charcoal Producers, Dealers, Exporters and Afforestation of Nigeria (NACPDEAN) and stakeholders have stressed the need for aggressive afforestation and reforestation in sustaining the charcoal sub-sector. They made the call at a stakeholders consultative meeting with government agencies organised by NACPDEAN, onContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson Some residents of Lagos State on Thursday turned out in their large numbers assuring Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of their votes on Saturday. The residents include members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Surulere Local Government Area of the state, where they went on House-to-House campaigns.Continue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Lagos chapter, has called on government at all levels to invest more in the welfare and security of Nigerians, to address brain drain. ACPN Chairman in the state, Lawrence Ekhator, made the call at the 2023 Community Pharmacists EducationalContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne Former Golden Eaglets Coach, Manu Garba, has urged Flying Eagles handlers to ensure they fortify the team’s midfield and attack before the start of the Under-20 World Cup in Indonesia in May. Garba, who gave the charge on Thursday in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson A Political movement, Bola Tinubu Support Organisation in the United Kingdom (BTSO UK), has drummed support for the re-election of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other APC candidates at the Lagos State House of Assembly. The group, under the leadership of Mr Ade Adeshina, saidContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to prioritise, promote and develop Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), particularly women-owned ones in the country. The Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Mariam Katagum, said this at the 2023 International Women’s Day celebration organised by theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Yiaga Africa, a Civil Society Organisation, on Thursday urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure proper coordination and communication with transport companies and unions providing logistics support, to ensure early deployment of materials and personnel on election day. Mr Ezenwa Nwagwu, Board Member, Yiaga Africa,Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo Yiaga Africa, a Civil Society Organisation, on Thursday urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure proper coordination and communication with transport companies and unions providing logistics support, to ensure early deployment of materials and personnel on election day. Mr Ezenwa Nwagwu, Board Member, Yiaga Africa,Continue Reading
