Nigerian chambers of commerce lauds new deal with UAE

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has lauded the Nigeria-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The News Agency of Nigeria (NA) reports that this is contained in a statement by the association on Wednesday in Abuja. It described the partnership as aContinue Reading

Rotary marks 121 years of service, reaffirms commitment to serving humanity

By Perpetua Onuegbu Rotary International on Tuesday commenced activities to mark its 121st anniversary, highlighting over a century of global humanitarian service, community development and youth empowerment. The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that this was announced by Dame Joy Okoro, District Governor of Rotary International District 9127, atContinue Reading

AMAC extends single revenue account rollout over technical upgrades

By Philomina Attah The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has extended full implementation of its Single Revenue Account Policy to allow completion of critical technical upgrades. AMAC Chairman, Mr Christopher Maikalangu, confirmed the decision in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, saying the extension follows the policy’s initial rollout forContinue Reading

FG inaugurates committees to drive research commercialisation

By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government on Wednesday inaugurated a steering committee as well as policy drafting committee for the National Research to Commercialisation Policy. It said the inauguration aimed at translating research outputs into tangible economic and social value. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, who said thisContinue Reading

21st-century policing: Lagos unveils cameras, control rooms, water patrols

By Deborah Akpede The Police Command in Lagos State has unveiled advanced surveillance systems, patrol vehicles, and marine assets to enhance public safety across the state. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, disclosed this during the unveiling of the infrastructure on Wednesday in Lagos. He said that the initiativeContinue Reading