FG opens registration for Phase III of renewed hope employment initiative in Ondo
By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Federal Government has commenced registration for the third phase of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) in Ondo State, targeting unemployed and unskilled Nigerians with vocational and entrepreneurial training. The Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in Ondo State, Mr. Silas Ali Agara, said the programme is in […]
Group seeks sustained support for military
The Nigeria Citizens Watch for Good Governance (NCWGG) has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the expansion of the Nigerian Army to 12 divisions and the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel, describing the move as a major step towards strengthening the country’s security architecture.
Onah wins 2026 National Diaspora Merit Award at Presidential Villa
ABUJA — High Chief Joseph Ajah Onah, President of the Benue State Union in Côte d’Ivoire and an international businessman and philanthropist, has been honoured with the 2026 National Diaspora Merit Award by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM). The award was presented on Saturday, July 25, at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, […]
Experts set to x-ray Nigeria’s EV, CNG future at Auto Industry Summit
By Theodore Opara Nigeria’s push towards cleaner, cheaper and more sustainable transportation will come under intense focus on Thursday, July 30, as top automotive industry players, government regulators, investors and mobility experts gather in Lagos for the 3rd Nigeria Auto Industry Summit (NAISU 2026). The high-level forum is expected to shape the next phase of […]
NNDC unveils five-year transformation plan, grows assets to ₦31.43bn
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The New Nigeria Development Company (NNDC) has unveiled a five-year transformation blueprint aimed at repositioning the regional investment institution into a commercially driven investment holding company, even as it reported a stronger balance sheet despite a decline in profit for the 2025 financial year. The strategy was unveiled at the company’s 57th […]
HiiL urges Imo communities to take ownership of ADR
By Emmanuel Iheaka The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) has urged communities in Imo State to take ownership of mediation and other Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms to prevent conflicts from escalating into violence. The Country Representative of HiiL Nigeria, Mrs. Ijeoma Nwafor, gave the injunction during the official handover of Community Justice Centre […]
