By Justina Auta Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, says closing gender gaps will add N15 trillion to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) annually by 2025. Sulaiman-Ibrahim stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the joint UN Accountability Forum and Orange/Lighting ceremony, themed: ”Towards Beijing +30: Unite to EndContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), on Tuesday, applauded the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation-Americas (NiDOA) for advancing the common interest of compatriots living abroad. Dabiri-Erewa praised the NiDOA leadership in a virtual address during the NiDOA 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) andContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje A Professor of Law, Yemi Akinseye-George, SAN, on Friday, said any judge who embarrassed the judiciary should be sacked. Akinseye-George stated this in an interview with newsmen during the closing ceremony of the 6th Annual Criminal Law Review Conference organised by the Rule of LawContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp), has expressed concerns over proposals from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), to exit the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) to Defined Benefits Scheme (DBS). Mr Oguche Agudah, the Chief Executive Officer of PenOp, voiced the concern on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, on Monday, said two of the agency’s staff members were dismissed over allegation of corruption. Olukoyede disclosed this during the opening of the 6th Annual Criminal Law Review Conference organised by theContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government of Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations, with a focus on driving economic development, infrastructure growth, and technological innovation. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, said this at the Nigeria-China Economic and TradeContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their commitment to a robust strategic partnership. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that both countries also pledged to strengthen ties in key areas including economic development, defence, healthcare and food security, among others. This is contained in a joint statementContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Indian community in Nigeria has expressed happiness over the conferment of the prestigious Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger(GCON), award on its home Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mr Sanjay Srivastava, Founder of Overseas Friends of Bharatiya Janata Party (OFBJP), Nigeria Chapter, inContinue Reading
Mr Sanjay Srivastava, Founder of OFBJP, Nigeria Chapter By Taiye Olayemi The Overseas Friends of Bharatiya Janata Party (OFBJP), Nigeria Chapter, has expressed excitement over Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s planned visit to Nigeria from Nov. 16 to Nov.17. Mr Sanjay Srivastava, Founder of OFBJP,Continue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev has pledged commitment to ending open defecation across Nigeria, calling for intensified efforts from all stakeholders to achieve this goal. Utsev, speaking with newsmen on Friday in Abuja, noted that achieving an open defecation-free status involved moreContinue Reading
