Lions Clubs International, Multiple District 404, Nigeria, has launched an appeal fund for the construction of eye care hospital, diabetes and cancer research centre, worth N3,500,000 in Abuja.The Project Director, Dr. Lanre Adebayo, in a statement, sa…
Day: March 31, 2023
Army veterans seek review of retirement age
The Nigerian Army Veterans have called for a review of the retirement age of serving personnel with a view to maximize the potential of specialists.The veterans made the call on Friday in a communique issued at the end of the First Quarter Year 2023 Ve…
Unlock $22bn AfCFTA opportunities from gender perspective – Expert
Mrs Tokunbo Chiedu, the Chief Executive Officer, Compass Global, says women entrepreneurs need to maximise their profitability and competitiveness to unlock the $22 billion opportunity in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).Chiedu sai…
Group celebrates President-elect’s 71st birthday with orphans
A Group, Asiwaju Project Beyond 2023, FCT Chapter, on Friday celebrated the President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu’s 71st birthday with orphanage and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Abuja.Barr Rilwan Okpanachi, Director-General of the group, led othe…
NBC slams N5m penalty on Channels Television for breaking broadcast code
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has slammed a fine of N5 million on Channels Television for breaking the broadcasting law in a programme with Dr Datti Baba-Ahmed, Labour Party Vice Presidential candidate.This is contained in a letter address…
There will be paradigm shift in relationship between PSC, NPF – Arase
The Chairman, Police Service Commission (PSC), Mr Solomon Arase, has promised to ensure cordiality in the oversight relationship between the commission and the Nigeria Police Force.Arase gave the assurance while addressing newsmen in his assumption of …
Centre, FCDO inaugurate digital community to boost inclusive growth, digital economy
The Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has inaugurated a Digital Economy Community of Practice (DECoP) to drive inclusive growth and sustainable development in Nigeria digital ecosystem.The event held in Abuja, …
Timipre Sylva resigns as minister of state for petroleum resources
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva has resigned from office.Information obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Abuja on Friday from unconfirmed sources, said the minister has submitted his resignation letter to Pre…