2027 polls: Gov Ododo inaugurates peace committee to reconcile aggrieved APC members
By Soni Daniel, Northern Region Editor As the 2027 elections get nearer, the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has inaugurated the APC Peace and Conflict Resolution Committee with a charge to its members to reconcile aggrieved party members, restore unity and strengthen the party to win the polls. The Governor gave the charge […]
NASD, SEC Commissioner, others commend Longe’s performance
By Peter Egwuatu The immediate past Chief Executive Officer of NASD Plc, Eguarekhide Longe has received commendation for his pivotal contributions to the growth and development of the company, as well as the broader Nigerian financial services industry.The commendation came at a send-off ceremony organised in his honour, where the Executive Commissioner, Operations, Securities and […]
EU, EIB invest €108m in African businesses, target 15,000 jobs
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The European Union, EU, and European Investment Bank, EIB, have invested €108 million through the Boost Africa initiative to support African entrepreneurs, attract an additional €400 million and create up to 15,000 jobs. EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at a media briefing […]
Australian writer, Bob Hawke’s widow, Blanche d’Alpuget dies at 82
SYDNEY — Blanche d’Alpuget, acclaimed Australian writer and widow of former Prime Minister Bob Hawke, has died at the age of 82. D’Alpuget died from complications arising from influenza, according to her family. In a final statement released by the family, she said: “Our highest calling and greatest achievement is love, the rule of life. […]
LASU don, Animashaun, calls for increased investment in Arabic Language education
By Adesina Wahab With the growing influence of Arabic Language globally, the Nigerian government has been urged to increase investment in language education and provide increased funding for its teaching, research and development across institutions .This, according to Professor Maruf Suraqat Animashaun of the Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University, LASU, […]
Why Nigeria must diligently implement Proceeds of Crime Act – CSOs
By Adesina Wahab Civil society organisations, CSOs, including the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA), Spotlight on Corruption, and The Corner House, have called on the federal government to diligently implement the Proceeds of Crime Act, so that assets that are […]
