THE Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) has launched its Investment Certification Programme for States (NICPS) in Enugu State to enhance the investment climate for economic growth in the country. The Executive-Secretary of NIPC, Aisha Rimi, made this known in a…
A Nobel Prize medal won by a professor has been donated to his former Cambridge University college by his family. The medal has been donated to Trinity Hall at the University of Cambridge Prof David Thouless, who studied at Trinity…
The Senate Committee on Army has condemned the heinous and cowardly attack on the troops of Operation UDO KA at the Obikabia Junction Checkpoint in Abia State on the 30th of May, 2024, during the Biafra Remembrance Day. “The assault…
By Inusa Ndahi, Maiduguri FOLLOWING acute water shortages faced by many communities in Hawul Local Government Area of Borno state, the Executive Chairman, Hon. Hussaini Malgwi has declared state of emergency in the sector, in which he embarked on Geological…
THE Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has directed its members to comply with the directive of the two labour centres to begin an indefinite nationwide strike on Monday. Its General Secretary, Mr Afolabi Olawale, in a…
THE Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) has commenced the construction of a world-class research laboratory for the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) in Kogi. The Managing Director of ASR Africa, Dr Ubon Udoh, said this at the project’s groundbreaking…
THE Board of Governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, has approved a capital increase of 117 billion dollars to further support Nigeria and other countries on the continent. The AfDB President, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, said this at the…
Flynas, a Saudi designated air carrier, says it has so far transported no fewer than 13,112 Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage. The Managing Director, First Planet Travels and General Sales Agent (GSA) of Flynas, Alhaji…
THE Abuja Division of the Federal High Court on Friday admitted Chioma Okoli to N5 million bail with two sureties in like sum over allegations relating to her online comments on Erisco Foods Limited’s tomato paste. Justice Peter Lifu, in…
IN a landmark agreement unveiled at the African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings 2024, American Express and Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African financial services organisation, have announced a strategic partnership to expand American Express Card acceptance across 21 African countries.…
