By Ismail Abdulaziz ECOWAS leaders have resolved to urgently review efforts to activate a standby force for counterterrorism operations in areas infested by terrorist groups in the region. This is contained in a communiqué read by Dr Omar Touray, President of ECOWAS Commission at the end of the 64th ordinary session of the Authority of […]
By Rukayat Moisemhe Top Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) across various sectors of the Nigerian economy will converge to proffer solutions to help businesses and careers properly navigate the challenging times amidst economic challenges. Mrs Olubukunola Femi-Dagunro, Convener, Zivang Business Summit, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on […]
By Taiye Agbaje Mr Sunday Akintunde, former Assistant General Manager (AGM), Technical of NICON Insurance Company Limited, has filed a N492 million suit against the company over allegations bordering on backlog of unpaid salaries and other entitlements. Akintunde, in an amended suit marked: NICN/ABJ/264/2023 filed at the National Industrial Court, Abuja, prayed the court to […]
Two rocket salvos were fired at the U.S. embassy in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Friday, according to a U.S. embassy spokesman. An embassy spokesman said there were no casualties and said they were investigating the incident. There are indications that pro-Iranian militias were behind the attack. So far, no group has claimed responsibility […]
By Rita Iliya The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Shiroro region, says it is overhauling all its equipment for improved power supply across the region. The General Manager of TCN Shiroro Region, Malam Maiwada Sarkin-Bello, disclosed this while addressing newsmen during a tour of TCN facilities at Shiroro power plant. He said the company […]
The United States kept up pressure on Israel to do more to protect Palestinian civilians during a fierce offensive against Hamas militants across Gaza, even as Washington vetoed a UN Security Council demand for an immediate ceasefire. Fighting escalated and the Palestinian death toll rose on Friday, with Israel pounding the enclave from north to […]
By Ismail Abdulaziz President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria has the requisite and sufficient manpower to spur development across all sectors of the economy. He said this while receiving the report submitted by the Senior Executive Course 45 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Abuja on Friday. Presidential spokesman Chief Ajuri […]
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it will disburse $4.5 million World Bank grant to 12,283 famers and upgrade 17 Wet Market under its Fadama programme. The amount is out of the $15 million allocated to the FCTA under the World Bank-supported Covid-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (FCT CARES) programme. […]
By Ahmed Ubandoma The Federal Government has announced plans to shut down public buildings that do not comply with the minimim standards of accessibility for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) from January 17. The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) Dr James Lalu, disclosed on Thursday while briefing newsmen in Abuja. The News […]
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Navy says its Forward Operating Base (FOB), IGBOKODA, in Ondo State, hasi n the early hours of Thursday apprehended a 77-meter-long Motor Tanker (MT) VINNALARIS 1 LAGOS involved in crude oil theft. This is contained in a statement issued by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan, in […]