How we‘ll achieve $1trn economy — Uzoka-Anite
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s target of $1 trillion economy by 2030 cannot be achieved by government efforts alone. Addressing the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN), in Abuja, yesterday, she said that […]
Inner Bar Rankings: Advent of ‘Blue Silks’ unsettles CJN, LPPC
Currently, there are about 200,000 lawyers on the Supreme Court Roll of Legal Practitioners, admitted to the Nigerian Bar.
NIPR, NAN partner to promote World PR Forum, Nigeria’s image
The Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote the World Public Relations Forum (WPRF), which Nigeria is hosting, in order to boost the nation’s reputation.
Nigeria, 106 others back UN vote voicing support for Ukraine
Nigeria joined 106 other members of the UN General Assembly to voice support for Ukraine on Tuesday, on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion on February 24, 2022.
Pan-African reality show with 27-country line-up signals Nigeria’s expanding cultural footprint in Kenya
Nigeria’s expanding use of culture and creative industries as instruments of regional diplomacy has come into sharper focus following the announcement that “Pride Heritage,” a pan-African cultural reality television show founded by Nollywood producer Amb. Thompson Ukeki, will hold its new season in Nairobi, Kenya.
Housing scheme for widows unveiled as 2,000 women trained in vocational skills nationwide
A new housing initiative aimed at tackling property exclusion among widows and vulnerable women has been unveiled in Anambra State, even as over 2,000 women across Nigeria completed a nationwide vocational and entrepreneurial training programme designed to strengthen economic participation.
SMEs key to national recovery, LCCI DG tells FG
The Director-General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Dr. Chinyere Almona, has called for urgent, nationwide reforms to protect Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs), warning that Nigeria’s economic stability and long-term competitiveness depend on the survival and growth of the productive sector.
Former Edo Assembly candidate, Agbonifo resigns from PDP
By Emmanuel Okogba Hon. Eghosa Asemota Agbonifo, a prominent grassroots leader and former House of Assembly candidate for Oredo West, has officially announced his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). In a formal letter addressed to the Ward Chairman of Ward 9, Oredo Local Government Area, Agbonifo cited the party’s inability to resolve internal […]
FG unveils new ICU complex, oxygen plant in Ebonyi Fistula centre
The Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare Daju Kachollom has unveiled ultra-modern Intensive Care Unit (ICU) , Maternity and Oxygen plant at National Obstetric Fistula Centre (NOFIC), Ebonyi State.
Umahi teaching hospital provides free medical treatment to over 8,000 vulnerable people in Ebonyi
The David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital (DUFUTH), Uburu, Ebonyi State, has provided free medical treatment to at least 8,000 vulnerable people in the state.
Cancer kills 79,000, records 127, 000 cases in 3 years says CMD Ekwueme Teaching Hospital
At least 79, 000 people have died of cancer disease while 127, 000 cases of cancer have been reported across Nigeria between 2022 and 20205.
