By Lucy Ogalue President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, says he sees his role as the Bank’s President as delivering hope for millions of people. Adesina made the remark while addressing Class of 2023 at Calvin University, Michigan, USA. He said: “In the past seven years, our work has […]
By Kingsley Okoye President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Senate to confirm the re-appointment of Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa as Chief Executive Officer of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM). Buhari’s request is contained in a letter addressed to President of Senate, Ahmed Lawan and read at plenary on Tuesday. Buhari in the letter said the […]
By Adenike Ayodele An Ikeja High Court on Tuesday issued a bench warrant against a former National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), Ralph Obioha and one Ifeanyi Okereke for alleged wilful damage and stealing. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Modupe Nicole-Clay issued the bench warant on the defendants, following their absence in […]
By Ramatu Garba Absence of prosecution witness on Tuesday, stalled the trial of a business mogul, Abdulsalam Abdulkarim-Zaura, before a Kano Federal High Court charged with alleged 1.3 million dollars fraud. NAN reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed four-count charge of criminal conspiracy and obtaining money by false pretence to […]
By Kingsley Okoye Abuja, May 2,2023(NAN) Senate has mandated its committee on Interior to urgently investigate the circumstances leading to the delay of issuance, renewal of Nigeria International Passport by the Nigerian Immigration Services.(NIS) It also mandated the committee to turn in its report of the investigation in two weeks. Senate resolution was sequel to […]
By Okon Okon/Joan Nwagwu Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for review of civil servants’ retirement age and years of service in the entire public service to 65. NLC President, Jeo Ajaero, made the call during the 2023 Workers’ Day celebrations on Monday in Abuja. Ajaero also called for general review of core civil servants’ […]
By Bridget Ikyado The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on governments and other employers to treat workers with dignity and respect, and provide them with decent conditions, fair wages and job security. This is contained in a statement signed by the CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, on Monday in Abuja. The association […]
By Rukayat Moisemhe The President of Dangote Group, Mr Aliko Dangote, has urged African countries to dismantle all barriers hindering free trade among them to achieve sustainable growth and development across the continent. Dangote gave the advice at a launch of a special publication, The World Ahead 2023, by The Economist, a media […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has called on the Federal Government to upgrade the nation’s economy by applying proper monetary and fiscal policies for successful economic systems. NLC President, Comrade Jeo Ajaero, made the call in his speech to mark the Workers Day Celebration on Monday in Abuja. According to him, Nigeria has unfortunately become […]