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I’m optimistic of passage of NYSC Trust Fund Bill — Gowon

On: February 3, 2023

By Folasade Akpan Former Head of State, Retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, says he is optimistic that the proposed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Trust Fund Bill will soon receive presidential assent. Gowon, who is the founder of the NYSC scheme, said this on Friday in Abuja, when the Director-General ofContinue Reading

Foundation offers scholarship to undergraduates in Niger Delta

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: February 3, 2023

In: Education

By Salisu Sani-Idris The Ojah Scholarship Foundation has opened its portal for application into its annual scholarship programme for indigent undergraduates in the Niger Delta region. The foundation’s Secretary, Mrs Bisi Olabode-Foghi, who made the disclosure in a statement, on Friday in Abuja, said that the portal would remain openContinue Reading

I’ve impacted 100,000 youth entrepreneurs – Investor

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 3, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Oluwafunke Ishola Dr Akintoye Akindele, Tech Investor and Chief Executive Officer of Platform Capital, says he has impacted over 100,000 youth entrepreneurs locally and internationally. Akindele in a statement on Friday in Lagos said he would continue to support and donate to various institutions that provide grants to entrepreneurs.Continue Reading

Kwara South will get $10m investment in health, education – SDP candidate

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 3, 2023

In: Politics

Prof. Wale Sulaiman By Femi Ogunshola Prof. Wale Sulaiman, the Kwara South Social Democratic Party (SDP) senatorial candidate has promised to seek a 10-million dollars investment in health and education for the benefits of the people of the district, if elected. Sulaiman said this during his meeting with KwaraContinue Reading

Deaf people seek special sensitisation programme on electoral process

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 3, 2023

In: Religious

By Bridget Ikaydo Deaf persons in the Federal Capital Territory have urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct special enlightenment programme to educate them on the forthcoming elections. They said that so far, there has been no programme to educate deaf persons on the electoral process, especially theContinue Reading

GBV: Ondo govt to prosecute families shielding perpetrators

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 3, 2023

In: General News

Cross section of participants at Gender Based Violence programme in Iju, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State on Thursday By Segun Giwa The Ondo State government on Thursday said it would henceforth prosecute families shielding perpetrators of Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the state. Mrs Bolanle Afolabi,Continue Reading

NUPRC shortlists 139 firms for commercialised gas flare programme

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 3, 2023

In: Oil & Gas

By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has shortlisted 139 firms that applied for Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP). About 300 companies applied to the gas buying and trading scheme to end gas flaring from 48 oil production sites in the country. The Chief Executive OfficerContinue Reading

APC will not engage in violence – Wamakko

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: February 3, 2023

In: Politics

By Salisu Sani-Idris The Sokoto State All Progressives Council campaign team has reemphasised it’s commitment to embark on an electioneering campaign without violence in spite of alleged provocation by the opposition in the state. Sen. Aliyu Wamakko gave the assurance in a statement by Dr Danladi Bako, the Chairman, Publicity,Continue Reading

Kaduna Refinery: NNPCL, Daewoo construction coy sign $740m contract for quick repair

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 3, 2023

In: Oil & Gas

By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Daewoo Engineering Construction Nigeria Limited have signed a maintenance service contract for the quick-fix repairs of the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company Limited (KRPC). Group Chief Executive Officer, NNPCL, Malam Mele Kyari and CEO of Daewoo E&C Nigeria, MrContinue Reading

NLNG, LCCI partner on Nigeria Prize for Science

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 3, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Funmilola Gboteku The Nigeria LNG Ltd. (NLNG) says it has partnered with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on presentation of the joint-winners of the 2022 Nigeria Prize for Science to industry players. According to NLNG in a statement on Thursday, the 2022 NigeriaContinue Reading

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