By EricJames Ochigbo No fewer than 300 residents of Kabusa Community of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have benefited from the pilot vocational skill acquisition programme of the Input for Development, an NGO, in Abuja. The Convener of the NGO, Mr Babatunde Bamigboye, said the initiative focused on nurturing andContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu The Federal High Court, Ibadan Division, has won the second edition of the Hon. Justice Benedict Kanyip Table Tennis Tournament in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the tournament was organised by the National Industrial Court, Ibadan Division, in honour of Justice Benedict Kanyip, President,Continue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has issued permits to 28 companies under the Nigerian Flare Gas Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP), marking a significant step to end routine gas flaring and advance climate commitments. The successful awardees were: Ace Energy Limited, Afagaf Company Limited, AGH Lero, AlminaContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The Nigerian Press Council (NPC) has reiterated its commitment to partner with the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) in the fight against online piracy. The Executive Secretary of NPC, Dr Dili Ezughah, disclosed this during a seminar organised by NCC for journalists, in Abuja. The theme of theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) has called for stronger collaboration among security agencies, telecom operators and the media to enhance Nigeria’s national response to the growing menace of kidnapping. Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, National Coordinator of NCTC, made the call in Abuja at the opening of aContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has directed all Nigerian Air Force (NAF) units and commanders to intensify adherence to aviation safety standards, saying safety must remain the foundation of air operations. Aneke gave the directive while opening a maiden Safety ManagementContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Some selected media executives and journalists have been awarded for amplifying public awareness and encouraging citizens to embrace regular blood donation as a national civic duty to save lives. The recipients were recognised at a media meeting themed: “From Headlines to Lifelines: Media Advocacy for Voluntary BloodContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Prof. Pius Olanrewaju, President and Chairman of the Council of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), says one of Africa’s most pressing economic challenges is cross-border payment settlements. According to him, this leads to Africa losing an estimated $5Continue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran Gazmadu Education has renewed calls for stronger investment in globally competitive skills to accelerate Africa’s creative economy after hosting the ABC Conference 3.0 in Lagos. The four-day event, held with Fujifilm, gathered more than 3,000 participants from Africa and the diaspora, including hundreds who joined virtually.Continue Reading
By Martha Agas African Customs administrations have committed to eliminating multiple checkpoints and disparate transit fees within the region. The administrations made the commitment at the Customs–Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT) conference, themed ‘Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges’, in Abuja. This is contained in the conference`s report presented atContinue Reading
