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14 Jan
Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has approved the upward review of the salaries of the 459 customary court judges of the 153 customary courts across the state. Dr. Reuben Onyishi, the Senior Special Assistant to Mbah on New Media, disclosed this in a statement in Enugu on Monday. Onyishi said that the review would…
14 Jan
President Bola Tinubu says that Africa has what it takes to develop itself and should look inward to improve intra-African trade in the interest of the people and the continent. The President said this on his official X account on Monday, adding that he had successful conversations with the Rwandan President, Paul Kagame, on the…
14 Jan
The Abia Government has approved the monthly payment of stipends ranging from N250,000 to N350,000 to traditional rulers in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Mr. Okey Kanu, made this known on Monday during a press briefing on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting in Umuahia. Kanu also said that the members of…
14 Jan
The Presidential Project Implementation Team for the #SheIsIncluded Initiative has commended Cross River Governor Bassey Edet Otu, and the wife, Bishop Mrs Eyoanwan Itam Otu
6 Jan
With growing neglect of master plans, experts call on state governments to prioritise sustainable development in all planning and implementation efforts to guide physical development by creating green spaces, promoting energy-efficient buildings and ensuring that urban planning processes are environmentally friendly
4 Jan
Beyond the standing controversies around the philosophy of dignity in labour or work, where all types of works is not to be discriminated, the new elephant in the room is the diverse challenges at workplaces that are now posing a threat to the mental health of workers.
1 Jan
Amid the security concerns nationwide, officers of the Nigerian police are fast shifting attention from general to selective protection of high-profile individuals and Very Important Persons (VIPs) that can afford a fee
28 Dec
On Monday (December 16, 2024), I participated in a lively and engaging webinar on how digital media could be used to shape Africa’s perspectives in international media.
28 Dec
Lagos State government under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration has consistently articulated a vision of progress for the state, with bold promises to elevate developments to great heights.
27 Dec
As the curtain gradually draws on 2024, Nigeria stands on the precipice of a new era, awed by the tumultuous events and issues that shaped the past 12 months.
21 Dec
Over the years, the thermal hums of the beach and sounds of waves crashing as music boomed along the Lekki-Epe corridor were a yearly ritual for many Lagos revelers.
14 Dec
Despite the substantial allocation of N1 billion for the renovation of the Lagos Secretariat Staff Canteen in Alausa in the 2024 budget, work has yet to begin, leaving workers frustrated and seeking alternative dining options.
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Amadeus University, a new not-for-profit institution dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and societal impact, will hold its inaugural matriculation and official opening ceremony on February 8, 2025.
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Dr. (Mrs.) Funmi Babington-Ashaye is a trailblazing icon in the insurance industry. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Risk Analyst Insurance Brokers Limited has a distinguished career spanning several decades.
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The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to enhancing collaboration with the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency
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The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Friday, launched the Contactless Passport Renewal System across Europe after its successful implementation in Canada.
22 mins ago
Towards a transformative dispute resolution across the Niger Delta Region, the Department of Dispute and Conflict Resolution (DCR), Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has concluded a retreat for its personnel on practical ways of reducing conflict and violent protests in the region.
22 mins ago
The Director, Centre for Islamic Civilization and Interfaith Dialogue, Bayero University Kano, Dr. Taufiq Abubakar Hussaini, has emphasised the significance of Islamic civilization and interfaith dialogue in addressing the challenges facing Nigeria.
23 mins ago
The Omniverse Africa Summit, Africa’s premier technology and innovation gathering, will hold from February 25-28, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos.
Organised in partnership with the GIZ/Digital Transformation Centre (DTC) Nigeria
25 mins ago
The House of Representatives has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s proposal to the National Assembly to increase the 2025 budget proposal from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion in view of prospects of additional revenue from key government agencies.
32 mins ago
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai, is not new to controversies. Thus, his recent scathing criticisms of his political party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government and supporters of the administration are not surprising. It only re-confirms his boldness to speak truth to power. What is unclear yet…
33 mins ago
No doubt, Niger State has become one of the Nigeria’s agricultural powerhouses, with the ongoing agricultural revolution transforming the state’s economy and society.