Sachet alcohol ban: NAFDAC shutting members’ companies, FOBTOB insists
The Food, Beverage and Tobacco Senior Staff Association, FOBTOB, has insisted that the attempt by National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, to enforce its recent ban on sachet alcohol has disrupted operations of many of its members in different parts of the country.
Over 160 church members held by kidnappers in Kaduna, Kogi
No fewer than 160 members of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) are currently in captivity across Kaduna and Kogi states, with their families facing crippling ransom demands, the leadership of the Church has revealed.
SAN to Nasarawa govt: Your silence on mass killing of Tiv indigenes dangerous
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Terkaa Aondo, has demanded urgent action from the Nasarawa State Government over the killing of Tiv indigenes, warning that continued silence and inaction could worsen insecurity and trigger further attacks across several local government areas of the state.
Kano Emirship tussle to end soon — State govt
The Kano State government has disclosed that the lingering Emirship tussle in the state would soon come to an end as some of the contenders will step down for the other peacefully.
Lawyers storm finance ministry over unpaid N4 trillion contractors’ debt
By John Alechenu Abuja: –Legal practitioners numbering over 500 acting under the aegis of Concerned Lawyers for Probity and Justice, stormed the Federal Ministry of Finance, Abuja, to join the protest by indigenous contractors demanding the payment of an estimated N4 trillion for completed capital projects. The legal practitioners, who were also joined by other […]
Jolomi lauds Tantita over building facilities for Nigerian Army in Delta
Mr Jolomi Kelvin has commended the Tantita Security Services Limited, led by High Chief Kestin Pondi, for constructing, equipping, and remodeling office facilities at the 3 Battalion Headquarters and Sector I Headquarters of the Nigerian Army in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. According to Jolomi the gesture by the Tantita has brought […]
Umezulike calls for human rights due diligence in global agrifood sector
United Nations Forum on Business and Human Rights Asia-Pacific, international human rights lawyer Dr Cynthia Umezulike has called for strengthened human rights
Disobeying Court rder comes with consequences, Wike advises JUAC
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reminded FCT workers, under the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), that the strike issue was still in court and advised them to obey court order, saying disobeying court order comes with consequences. Wike stated this while handing over 12 new ambulances to FCT hospitals […]
Nigerian scholar Zainab Gidado emerges leading voice in communication, genocide studies
By Rasheed Sobowale A Nigerian scholar, Zainab Olubukola Gidado, has emerged as a growing voice in the fields of communication studies, genocide research, and social justice advocacy through her academic and professional work in the United States. Gidado is an international graduate scholar and educator at Purdue University Fort Wayne, where she earned a Master’s […]
AI will not replace humans, it will refine capacity — Nile University Don
Varsity Will Shape Global Conversations on AI, VC Declares By Joseph Erunke, Abuja A Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) at Nile University of Nigeria, Prof. Prema Kirubakaran, has dismissed concerns that artificial intelligence (AI) will replace humans, saying instead that the technology will enhance human capacity, innovation and productivity. […]
Why we stand with NAFDAC on sachet alcohol ban – Jakpor, RDI Executive Director
“We have said it time and again that alcohol harm is a major but under-addressed driver of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions”
Tech firms urged to move beyond visibility
Tech firms urged to move beyond visibility New thought leadership platform, By Audacious, focused on systems-led growth for tech-enabled businesses, has been launched by growth strategist, Oluchukwu Chiadika, amid rising concerns that while user acquisition has become easier, sustaining engagement and reducing churn remain major challenges within the tech ecosystem. The platform is designed to […]
NCDMB, Lucky Osanebi and Sons Ltd conclude month-long welding, fabrication training for Delta youths
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in collaboration with Lucky Osanebi and Sons Limited, has successfully concluded a month-long welding and fabrication training programme for 30 youths in Delta State.
EU adopts unified position supporting Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara
The European Union has adopted a unified position supporting Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara, Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday.
NCDMB, Bestik and Sons Ltd empower Edo Youths with electric meter repair skills
A month-long electric meter repair training programme for 50 youths in Edo State has been successfully concluded by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in collaboration with Bestik and Sons Limited. The programme was designed to boost employability and entrepreneurship by equipping participants with practical skills in electric meter repairs. Participants commended NCDMB […]
US Attack: Ningi describes strike as grave breach of Nigeria’s sovereignty
Former Deputy Senate Leader, Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central), has criticised the reported Christmas Day bombing of terrorist hideouts in Sokoto State allegedly carried out by United States forces in collaboration with Nigerian security agencies, describing it as a grave breach of Nigeria’s sovereignty and the constitutional authority of the National Assembly.
