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Africa Must Reject Narrative Of Being Second Fiddle Continent — NIPR President
The President of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku says the African continent must not accept the narrative of being a second fiddle in global affairs, noting that the 54-nation continent is blessed with human and material resources to play leadership role at the global stage. Speaking at a virtual engagement session on Saturday titled, "Glocalization of...
At A Meeting With For NASS Principal Officers, Tinubu Says He’s Not In Govt To Look For Money
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration is focused on delivering tangible results and making a positive difference in the nation’s infrastructure, food and energy security, education and long-term economic stability. At a meeting with the Forum of Former Presiding Officers of the National Assembly, led by former Senate President Ken Nnamani, the President emphasised that he is...
Over $200m Required To Tackle Humanitarian Impact Of Flooding In North East, Kalu Tells AU (VIDEO)
Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said that the humanitarian impact of the flood disasters in North east states of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States in the North East region of Nigeria would need about $200 million to tackle. Addressing the special session of the ongoing 12th Annual Conference of Speakers of National and Regional...
Two Nigerian Airports Bags Exceptional Awards
Airport Council International has recognized the outstanding commitment of Port Harcourt and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, Tunde Moshood, in a statement on Friday during the Gala Night at the 33rd Annual General Assembly of ACI Africa in Johannesburg, South Africa,...
CBN Withdraws Controversial Policy Guidelines Publication
The Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) publication on Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade, and Exchange Policy Guidelines has been withdrawn. The publication was released on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. It said the revocation of the document is to minimise risks of any further misrepresentation or misinterpretation, resulting in confusion among stakeholders. READ ALSO: CBN Minimizes Cybersecurity Levy To 0.005% On Tuesday, reports of the...
OPM Launches First Free Specialist Hospitals In Nigeria
A faith-based organisation, Omega Power Ministry (OPM), has unveiled the first free specialist hospitals in Nigeria, saying says the facility will now work on a 24/7 basis, providing free health services to those in need. The founder of the church, HRM Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, announced this on Thursday, saying the 100% free medical services has been ongoing for over...
Edo Election: IGP Calls For Order And Transquility
IGP Kayode Egbetokun has suspended the use of escorts accompanying VIPs to polling booths and collation centers during the Saturday election. Egbetokun also emphasised that unauthorized security personnel and quasi-security outfits are prohibited from operating during the election. He said the use of sirens by unauthorised vehicles is strictly forbidden to ensure a calm environment for voters. READ ALSO: Edo Guber:...
FG To Tackle Flooding With Buffer Dams Construction
The federal government has disclosed its intention to build five buffer dams to control the unrelenting flooding caused by Lagdo Dam water release. The plan was disclosed by the Director-General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), Umar Mohammed, during Channels Television’s The Morning Brief breakfast program on Thursday. Nigerians in floodplains were warned by the agency to relocate to safer...
Edo Guber: Campaigns By Political Parties End Today, INEC Warns
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has called on political parties to suspend all campaign activities ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State. The Commission made this known In a statement signed by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner & Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, saying all campaigns by political parties must end at midnight today, Thursday, 19th September. INEC warns...
Nigeria Proposes Measures To Implement AU’s Agenda 2063
Nigeria has outlined various strategic approaches toward the achievement of Agenda 2063 of the African Union (AU). Some of the proposed measures include the establishment of centres of excellence at the subregional levels to build capacity in technology; the need for innovative financial models; and the creation of appropriate incentives for public, private partnership (PPP) arrangement for the development of...
