The delay in appointing Ambassadors(3), by Eric Teniola
From last week, continues the narrative on the appointments of Nigerian ambassadors over the years, beginning with the first set or pioneer ambassadors which included Chief Jaja Wachuku Chief Jaja Anucha Ndubuisi Wachuku (1 January 1918 – 7 November 1996) was a Pan-Africanist and a statesman, lawyer, politician, diplomat and humanitarian. He was the first Speaker […]
Comptroller Nnadi bags two awards of excellence
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Tin-can Island Port Command of Nigeria Customs Service and Area Comptroller Dera Nnadi, has been honoured with an Award and a Certificate of Excellence at the CGC Award Night Ceremony held weekend in Abuja. While got an award for Distinctive performance, he got another award of Excellence for work place Transformation […]
Africa-born biogeographer leads landmark global plant diversity study amid climate threat
By Nnasom David A major study led by Nigerian-born biogeographer Dr Barnabas Daru of Stanford University warns that climate change is poised to reshape the world’s floristic regions, some of which have remained stable for millions of years. Published in Nature Communications, the global analysis models the future distributions of nearly 190,000 vascular plant species, […]
Stakeholders assure of efforts to end GBV in Plateau communities
By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – Gender-based violence, GBV, has been described as a major health and human rights problem, hence the need for all stakeholders to collaborate and stop the menace in society. The Country Director, Women for Women International, WfWI Nigeria, Bukola Onyishi made this known when she spoke during the closing-out session of […]
NAUS passes vote of confidence in FUOYE VC, Fasina
The National Association of University Students (NAUS) has expressed strong support for the Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina, passing a vote of confidence in his leadership. In a statement issued by Comrade Ologe John Oluwatobiloba, the National Director of Campus Interventions for NAUS, the association described Professor Fasina as the […]
NANS commends EFCC for recovering 753 duplexes, urges intensified anti-corruption efforts
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has lauded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for securing the recovery of a sprawling estate in Abuja from a former high-ranking government official implicated in corruption.
Business consultant champions youth entrepreneurship in Africa
By Juliet Umeh A business consultant with the Nebraska Business Development Center, Olanrewaju Babalola, has emphasized the need to inspire African youth to build sustainable businesses that contribute to the continent’s economic resilience. Babalola shared this perspective while speaking at the Global Finance and Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, organized by Bold Money College, Nigeria, on December 2, […]
28-years later, how Imo govt is increasing access to water for rural communities – commissioner
The Imo state government on Monday said it has increased access to water for rural communities by rehabilitating the Otammiri water headworks after it was abandoned for 28 years.
IMF approves $360m loan to support Ghana’s economy
The IMF executive board voted Monday to approve the immediate disbursement of around $360 million to help support Ghana’s economy, days before Ghanaians head to the polls to pick their next president.
Ronaldo’s Al Nassr suffer first Asian Champions League loss
Cristiano Ronaldo watched on from the stands as already-qualified Al Nassr lost for the first time in this year’s Asian Champions League Elite as they were beaten 2-1 in injury time by Qatar’s Al Sadd on Monday. The Portuguese star, 39, was reportedly rested for the fixture in Riyadh given the Saudi club had secured […]
US announces new $725m arms package for Ukraine
The United States on Monday announced a new $725 million military aid package for Ukraine that features a second tranche of landmines as well as anti-air and anti-armor weapons.
