The British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Mr Jonny Baxter, says his first few weeks in Nigeria has revealed the people as passionate, full of energy, and with entrepreneurial spirit
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Dr. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, said on Wednesday in Abuja that 23,000 people have been reported missing in less than a decade due to the insurgency in some parts of the country.
Gerry, now the Executive Director, Global Relations Partnership and Customers Satisfaction, APS, Canada Startup Visa shared the roadmap on this during a virtual engagement with the members of the Journalists International Forum For Migration-JIFORM ahead of the body’s 4th Global Migration summit slated for Toronto between October 2-14 focusing on Climate Change, Human Mobility and Sustainable Investment.
The designer of the Nigerian Flag, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, has died at the age of 87
Williams Clowes, the Bloomberg hitman on Nigeria, feels that his only journalistic obligation is to dredge up negative stories about Nigeria and Africa. In his latest drivel on Nigeria, he described Abuja Metro, the light rail line from Idu Train Station to the city centre that connects Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, as a “public transit project to nowhere”, just because the metro stopped commercial run after initial launch.
Young Leaders from 18 countries representing all sectors of society have been selected to participate in the 2023 Youth for Road Safety and the Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety Leadership Retreat in Spain.
Utsev told newsmen in Abuja on Friday that the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) had observed an increase in the volume of flow along the River Benue system, registering a flow level of 8.97 meters today.
Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, says Nigeria is rated 11th in terms of internet penetration and seventh in terms of mobile phone usage globally.
The Nigeria U-21 Beach Volleyball Male and Female teams have left for Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of the Africa Beach Volleyball Championship.
The General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor Williams Kumuyi, has said Nigerians will witness good things during the government of President Bola Tinubu if they support him.
Yesterday, 45 Ministers took the oath of office as Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria pursuant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu exercising executive powers as granted under Section 5 of the 1999 Constitution, and in line with Section 147(3). These Ministers of the “Restored Hope Agenda”, we are told, have a mandate to deliver Tinubu’s eight-point agenda as stated in his election manifesto to wit: national security, economy, agriculture, power, oil and gas, transportation, education, and healthcare, with special emphasis on economy and security.
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola said he will ensure oceans and marine life are safe, reliable, and sustainable across the nation.
A report released by Save the Children International has revealed that about 70 schools were attacked and 1,683 school children kidnapped across Nigeria between February 2014 and December 2022.
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, on Wednesday raised the alarm over reckless deforestation in the country.
Ajuri Ngelale, Presidential spokesman, confirmed the portfolios at Aso Rock on Wednesday.
Speaking during interview on Africa Independent Television (AIT) at a forum organised by #FixPolitics Initiative and AIT in Lagos, she said that democracy is the anchor on which citizens determine how they are governed.
“When it comes to football administration, it is clear that experience and expertise matter. Just look at the leaders of footballing nations worldwide; most have either played the game professionally or have a successful background in football business. But unfortunately, Nigeria seems to be an exception to this rule. Instead of electing qualified professionals, we often see individuals with little to no experience vying for top positions in the Nigerian FootballFederation.It is time for Nigerians to kick out these lackluster officials from the NFF board and give the game the fresh air it needs to thrive. We cannot let those who contribute nothing to football development hold us back any longer.”
The famous quote by Socrates that “an unexamined life is not worth living” is an ageless homily for mankind. It teaches that periodically, there is a need for individuals, organizations and particularly, governments to review their thoughts, words and deeds for possible adjustments towards an expected end. And this is achieved through self-appraisal and or attention to external opinions.
Senegal clinched the last ticket to the 2023 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket finals after a hard-fought 75-65 win over Mali on Thursday in Kigali.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said the closure of Nigeria borders with Niger Republic is not a declaration of war between the two countries as speculated.