The Director General of NARSDA, Dr Halilu Ahmad Shabba has stated that collaboration on consistent capacity building between the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and the National space Research and Development Agency (NARSDA) is key to personnel productivity and the successful operations of NCoS. Halilu said this during the opening ceremony of a five-day Geographic Information System (GIS) training for NCoS personnel at NARSDA office, Abuja Dr John Ayogu, who represented the DG, emphasised that NARSDA is an agency established to support other agencies in terms of pilot projects amongst others for national development Ayogu added that collaboration between NCoS could…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The Centre for Media and Peace Initiatives (CMPI) has called for massive awareness campaigns across the country to sensitize Nigerians on sustainable practices to arrest growing threats of climate change. CMPI is a nonprofit organisation that seeks to promote conflict-resolving media practices and ensure better policy around the world. The President of CMPI, Dr. Uchenna Ekwo, made the call at the African Youth Leaders Dialogue on Climate Change, organised by ECube, a non-governmental organisation, in collaboration with the CMPI and the United Nations on Monday in Abuja. Ekwo said the call has become imperative for community stakeholders to constantly engage…
A former Ogun East Senatorial aspirant, OmoOba Segun Senbanjo, at the weekend hosted friends and associates to celebrate the first Year Remembrance of the death of his late mother, Mrs Ibiyemi Olumide Craig. The Thanksgiving Service held at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina Lagos, on Sunday 16th July 2023, had in attendance, notable dignitaries at the church service and reception. Among the notable personalities are; Oba Otudeko; Otunba Alex Onabanjo; a former Minister of Trade and Industry, Niyi Adebayo; a former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN; Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Monetary Policies, Wale…
Ogun State Government has reiterated its determination towards ensuring a conducive and safe learning environment for students across the state, as it constituted a committee to conduct integrity tests on various school infrastructures. Speaking during the inspection of a collapsed building at Agbado District Comprehensive High School, Ifo, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, who led the team from the Education and Housing Ministries said the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun had earlier directed that a formidable committee be put in place to cater for school maintenance and rehabilitation. Prof. Arigbabu said the…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has praised his wife, Bamidele for her continuous support and role in ensuring the successful implementation of his administration’s ISEYA programme. He said that her determination at ensuring his success as Governor of the state has helped in filling the gap as he serves the people. Prince Abiodun who made this known during the 57th birthday thanksgiving of his wife held at the Government House Chapel, Oke-Igbehin, Abeokuta, charged the congregation and the people of the state to deliberate and live a life that touches others. “I want to thank you for filling in…
At his weekend humanitarian and developmental visit to Gwoza, Borno State, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Sunday, 16 July, 2023, supervised the distribution of food items to over 13,000 households, most of whom were affected by the Boko Haram crisis. The distribution took place at the premises of the Palace of Emir of Gwoza, Shehu Idrissa Timta. Zulum travelled to Gwoza on Saturday, paid a surprise visit to the general hospital at midnight, and ordered immediate interventions. After passing the night, Zulum, the following day, Sunday, supervised the food distribution during which each of 13,000 households received one bag of…
Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd has been named Best Bank in Nigeria at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023. This marks a record 12th time that Guaranty Trust Bank has been recognised as the leading financial institution in Nigeria. Announcing the award, Euromoney stated: “Nigeria’s Best Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank, has continued to do a good job of convincing investors that it is better placed than its key competitors to deal with the risks ahead—and perhaps to take advantage of opportunities in economic and policy transition.” Despite a difficult operating environment, the Bank continues to deliver exceptional results as the flagship…
The Head of European Union Delegation to Nigeria, Amb. Samuela Isopi has said that the recent report of its independent election observation mission will not affect the EU-Nigeria relations, insisting that there are already talks on improving the existing strong relations. Isopi disclosed this on Monday, 17 July, 2023 while briefing the media on 2023 Erasmus Scholarship Award programme to 135 Nigerians to study in various European countries. She said the report of the EU Election Observer Mission is an independent one which the host country is at liberty to accept or reject. She said presently EU leaders and Nigeria…
The European Union has offered postgraduate scholarships to 135 young Nigerians in top European universities, under its flagship educational programme, Erasmus+. At a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, 17 July, 2023, the Head of the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ms Samuela Isopi, said the figure places Nigeria on the number one spot among beneficiaries of the EU postgraduate scholarships in Africa in the past five years, and among the top five globally. In recent years, the EU has been ramping up support to the academia through the EU’s key funding programmes: Erasmus+ in the higher education sector,…
The Gubernatorial Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Chief Uche Ben Odunzeh, has appointed Senator Jude Obianuju Iroegbu as the Director General (DG) of the ‘New Imo/Uche Ben Odunzeh Campaign Organization’. The appointment, effective immediately, was announced in a letter signed by Odunzeh, dated July 14th. Recognising Iroegbu’s extensive experience as a highly accomplished journalist, defence editor, security analyst, and multimedia consultant, the governorship candidate expressed confidence in his ability to effectively manage diverse assignments within and outside of political circles. Odunzeh anticipates that Senator Iroegbu will lead an impactful, message-driven campaign, ultimately leading the party to victory…