By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies in collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), says it has commenced Post Graduate Diploma in Career, Guidance and Counselling. Mr Issa Aremu, the Director-General (D-G) of the institute, said this in Ilorin at the opening ceremonyContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has honoured several journalists, including NAN correspondent, Ms. Ibironke Ariyo, for their outstanding contributions to accurate reporting and improved public understanding of the service’s mandate. The awards were presented in Abuja during the opening session of a three-day capacity-building workshop for PublicContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu Stakeholders have called for integrating traditional rulers into Nigeria’s security framework, highlighting their potential to address land disputes, strengthen mediation processes, and enhance communal stability across vulnerable communities. Participants at the North-Central regional security dialogue in Abuja, emphasised that empowering traditional institutions built trust, improved collaboration, andContinue Reading
Through the collaboration with China and other Global South partners, Africa can now use multilateral platforms such as the Group of Twenty (G20) to ensure that Africa’s voices are heard and its interests clearly understood, Leslie Richer, director of information and communication at the African Union (AU), has said.Through theContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The management of Shiroro Hydroelectric Power Station, which is North South Power (NSP) core asset, has pledged to foster closer ties with host communities by resolving their grievances. Mr Ugochukwu Chioke, Chief Operating Officer of NSP, said this during the Bi-Annual Dam Host Community Stakeholders Committee meetingContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged automotive manufacturers in Nigeria to scale up production capacity for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered and electric vehicles to meet the rising national demand. Shettima, represented by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Udeh, made the call on TuesdayContinue Reading
The 11th Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest awarded its Grand Prix to Yekaterina Yakel, a photography artist from Moscow. The award ceremony took place on Nov. 18 at the State Historical Museum on Moscow’s Red Square. The international jury was unanimous in its decision to recognize her series ofContinue Reading
By Christian Ogbonna Three Ebonyi students from various universities have been awarded a one-year tuition fee each for emerging winners of the maiden edition of Tertiary Institutions Debate in the state. The debate was organised by the Ministries of Justice and Solid Minerals Resources and Development in the state, onContinue Reading
Ikuru Lizzy Alhaji Asari Dokubo, the Paramount Ruler of Torusaramapiri, Kalabari ethnic group in Rivers, has called for citizens’ reorientation in cultural values and heritage. Dokubo made the call at the second edition of the Kalabari New Year festival, organised by the Kalabari Renaissance Foundation at Elem, Kalabari, in DegemaContinue Reading
Partnership By Fortune Abang The Federal Government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a Regional Partnership for Democracy (RPD) programme, a mechanism designed to strengthen democratic governance across West Africa. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar signed on behalf of Nigeria, while the Resident RepresentativeContinue Reading
