From streets to skills: ICT institute targets 1m Almajiris for digital empowerment
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja In a bold intervention aimed at tackling youth vulnerability, insecurity and unemployment, Abuja-based Information and Communication Technology,ICT training institute, New Horizons, has unveiled an ambitious programme to remove one million Almajiris from the streets and transform them into skilled digital technicians across Nigeria. The initiative was formally launched on Monday in […]
Tinubu urged to intervene in Rivers political crisis
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Niger Delta Professionals for Peace and Democracy, NDPPD, a non-partisan platform of professionals committed to democratic governance, peace, and sustainable development in the Niger Delta, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to urgently intervene in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State to restore peace and stability. The group expressed […]
Bayelsa varsity inducts pioneer graduates into Nigeria Institute of Building
By Emem Idio, Yenagoa The Department of Building, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Niger Delta University (NDU), Bayelsa, on Friday inducted its pioneer graduates into the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB). The ceremony which took place at the university campus, Wilberforce Island had as its theme: “Building the Future; Innovating, Integrating and Inspiring in the Construction […]
Solid Minerals Ministry clarifies ownership of Lagos gold refinery
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, has responded to concerns raised about the siting of a gold refinery in Lagos. In a statement issued by Segun Tomori, Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, the Ministry clarified that the refinery in Lagos […]
Smart travel solutions by VFS Global empower Nigerian group travellers
By Jimoh Babatunde VFS Global has a range of technology-driven travel solutions in place to enhance the visa application experience for Nigerian group travellers. This comes as Nigeria strengthens its position as Africa’s largest economy and a major travel hub, with increasing demand for faster, secure and more convenient visa services, particularly for corporate groups, […]
Monarch poised to improve educational standards in Ogoni, sets up committees
The new leadership of KAGOTE, the apex socio-cultural organisation of the Ogoni people comprising Khana, Gokana, Tai and Eleme Local Government Areas of Rivers State, has expressed its readiness to reposition the education sector in Ogoniland to ensure access to quality education for all indigenes.
