The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) is participating in the ongoing 46th Kaduna International Trade Fair, offering a platform for beneficiaries of its skills acquisition programs to exhibit their products and services. Themed “Promoting Efficiency in Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Trade through Digital Transformation,” the event aligns with NDE’s mission to drive economic growth and employment. Speaking during the NDE Special Day, Director-General H.E. Silas Agara reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to tackling unemployment through initiatives like the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative, which targets 93,731 unskilled and unemployed Nigerians. As part of its participation, NDE is launching a mobile application to connect…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has congratulated 22-year old Zuriel Oduwole on her nomination by three institutions for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. In a congratulatory message, the elated Abike Dabiri-Erewa said the nomination was not a surprise to her due to the tireless work of Zuriel advocating for girls education over the last 12 years across Africa and the Caribbean, and for her peace mediating work between nations in South America and the Middle East. She expressed optimism that Zuriel will win the topmost prize going by her determination, zeal and enthusiasm for success. Dabiri-Erewa,…
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has stated that the increasing rate of new HIV infections in the country is worrisome, calling for concerted efforts to tackle it, especially on the part of key players in the society. Senator Oluremi Tinubu stated this in Kaduna where she flagged off the Free-To-Shine campaign in the North West Geo political Zone of Nigeria. The campaign is an advocacy initiative of the African Union, the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) and other global partners. The First Lady of Nigeria called for intensified efforts to ensure that the global Triple…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is working round the clock to satisfy the needs and aspirations of the people of the Niger Delta region in line with the mandate of the commission and within available resources. In the past 25 years it has touched virtually every area in the Niger Delta region with projects that elevated the standard of living among residents. One of such projects is the solar-powered water project in Umuebulungwu-Ozari in Ukwu East Local Government Area in Abia State. This project is part of NDDC’s initiatives to ensure that every resident has access to portable water…
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has called on all Nigerians to join hands with the Nigeria Police Force in the fight against crime and other vices in the society. Speaking at the fifth edition of the Strategic Security Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers in Abeokuta, Ogun State, with the theme “Improving Nigeria’s Internal Security and Economic Prosperity through Inclusive Policing,” Ogbuku thanked the officers of the Nigeria Police Force for the sacrifices they were making in securing the country. The NDDC Boss noted that inclusive policing involves all citizens. He…
The inaugural Nigeria-Kazakhstan Business Conference, held at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja, on Sunday, 23 February, 2025, marked a historic moment towards strengthening the economic ties between Nigeria and Kazakhstan. The conference, hosted by His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, and Ojaja II, featured key discussions aimed at fostering collaboration across sectors like technology, agriculture, logistics, education and more. Undoubtedly, the spotlight of the event was Dr. Maureen Tamuno, Group Managing Director (GMD) of Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL). Dr. Tamuno, known for her impactful leadership and strategic insights, spoke about investment opportunities in the Federal Capital Territory, laying emphasis…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, 25 February, 2025, disclosed that his government is actively working on policies and initiatives that will position Lagos as the leading hub for digital gaming, fintech solutions, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven creative enterprises in Africa. The Governor also reaffirmed the Lagos State government’s commitment to fostering an environment where innovation thrives, responsible gaming is prioritised, and digital entrepreneurship flourishes. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke during the Africa Gaming Expo (AGE) 2025 at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event was attended by regulators, investors, stakeholders and gaming enthusiasts, within and outside Nigeria,…
Shell Nigeria on Tuesday, 25 February, 2025, won the Best Upstream Company 2024 award at the Nigerian International Energy Summit (NIES) currently underway in Abuja. The award, received by Senior Vice President, Nigeria Marno de Jong celebrates the contributions of Shell companies in Nigeria, especially The Shell Petroleum Development of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) who pioneered oil production onshore and offshore respectively. “We’re pleased at the recognition of our efforts in the Upstream sector in Nigeria,” Marno said while commenting on the award, “We’re grateful to our partners, particularly the Nigerian National Petroleum…
There was a mild drama at the Lagos State House of Assembly, this morning, Wednesday, 26, 2025, reports thegazellenews.com. Former Clerk of the Assembly, Olalekan Onafeko stormed the Assembly to effect a court order which reportedly reinstated him. An industrial court reportedly ordered that the status quo in the Assembly remains until the determination of the suit brought before it by Onafeko. On Wednesday, 26 February, 2025, Onafeko, alongside with his lawyer, Nurudeen Yusuf, Esq, stormed the Assembly to effect the said court ruling. However, Onafeko could not effect the ruling. The Assembly legal team and his lawyer argued over…
The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 arraigned additional 16 Chinese before Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos for fraud. They are: Hu Hui (a.k.a A Bin), Liao Ri Xing (a.k.a. Li Jun), Li Qiang (a.k.a. Yang Huan Huan), A Wen, Da Tou, Cheng Jian, Cong Bing, Fei Fan, Huxi Heng, Zheng Wei (a. k. a. A Hong), Huang Zhi, Zhang Lei, Sun Zhi Peng, Huang Jin Hui, Wù Hao, and Lu Qiang. They are among the 792-member cryptocurrency investment and romance fraud suspects arrested…