The Chief Executive Officer, Gosima Group, Dr Gideon Osi, has called on government at all levels to make entrepreneurial studies compulsory in academic curriculum of tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Osi made the call on Saturday at the investiture ceremony into the Governing Council of the board of Havilla University...
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The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has called for the establishment of a Space Force to enhance surveillance against terrorists and other criminal elements in the country. Kalu said this at the closing of a 2-day retreat organised for members of the House Committee...
FirstBank, Nigeria’s premier financial institution and leading financial inclusion services provider, has launched the Win Big promo to reward and delight its valued customers. The four-month promo, which started on 23 October 2023 and will run till 23 February 2023 will reward several new and existing customers of the...
His Royal Majesty King Bubaraye Dakolo The Chairman, Bayelsa State Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Majesty King Bubaraye Dakolo (FNAA) has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, attitude, manner and approach to state matters indicate seriousness and focus. So, for the President to further consolidate in the...
In a move to enhance the national cybersecurity programme in Nigeria, the Senate Joint Committees on ICT & Cyber Security and National Security & Intelligence have issued a Public Hearing notice inviting stakeholders and the general public to contribute to the amendment of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention,...
Tinubu congratulates Liberians, commends President Weah’s leadership following presidential election
Tinubu congratulates Liberians, commends President Weah’s leadership following presidential election
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the government and people of Liberia on the successful conduct of the Liberian Presidential Election. The President also congratulated President-elect Joseph Boakai, who won the mandate of the people, enjoining him to unite the country and build...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned Abdul Samad Rabiu Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Maiduguri, Borno State. Represented by the Vice President Kashim Shettima, the president said on Saturday that N1 billion centre was constructed and donated to the...
Nigeria’s U-20 female national team, the Falconets is set to defeat their Tanzanian counterparts in the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup African qualifier second round, second leg on Sunday in Abuja. Both teams played a one all draw in the first leg match played at the Azam...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to improve the quality of education and foster intellectual growth across the country. The president, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, stated this on Saturday during the 24th Combined Convocation ceremony of University...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The University of Maiduguri was on Saturday enveloped in a frenzy of academic recollection as Vice President Kashim Shettima shared his reflections on the significance of education and service to humanity. Speaking during the 24th Combined Convocation Ceremony of the university, Sen....
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas says the 10th Assembly will strive to strengthen the Nigerian Armed forces and other security agencies to tackle security the challenges in the country. Abbas said this at a two-day post inauguration retreat for members of the House...
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf on Saturday announced his intention to appeal against Friday’s dismissal of his election by the Court of Appeal at the Supreme Court. “I hereby inform the people of Kano State and well-meaning Nigerians that based on consensus of our stakeholders we have instructed...
The Catholic Diocese of Katsina-Ala, in Benue, Bishop Isaac Dugu has called on Catholic Priests to shun materialism and focus more on winning souls for God. The Bishop made the call on Saturday in Lafia, Nasarawa State, in a Homily during a Mass to mark the 25th priestly...
Police in Anambra have smashed a suspected gun-running syndicate and recovered arms and ammunition. DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, police spokesman in the state stated on Saturday that 23 automatic pump action guns and 625 live cartridges were recovered in the process. “Three suspected members of the syndicate were arrested...
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has advised African countries, especially Mozambique, to be transparent and carry the private sector along in the formulation of their local content laws, as a means of making the policy to be more effective and beneficial to the people. Dr. Jonathan who stated this at...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), said it has deployed fully armed tactical personnel to secure the Nigerian borders with the Niger Republic, through Katsina State. The NSCDC Commandant in the state, Mr Jamilu Indabawa, disclosed this when he received the new Katsina Area Controller...
The Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University, Ota, Prof. Abiodun Adebayo, says Nigerian universities must engage in intensive and impactful research to attain world class status. He added that the universities must necessarily embark on such research in addition to teaching and rendering community service to attain global standards. A...
Nasarawa Football Association (FA) has announced the suspension of coaches activities in the state, to resolve the crisis rocking the association. This is contained in a statement signed by Blessing David, Secretary to the Nasarawa FA Chairman, Usman Galadima, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria...
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) said it has arraigned the Chairman of the Kano State Anti-Graft Commission, Muhuyi Magaji, on a 10-count charge before the Code of Conduct Tribunal in Abuja. This is contained in a statement by the Head of Press, CCB, Veronica Kato and made...