The Group Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Africa, Sunil Taldar has described as remarkable the progress recorded by St Agnes Primary School, Maryland Lagos with the use of the Nigeria Learning Passport as part of the Reimagine Education Programme introduced by Airtel and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in 2022. Mr Taldar made this declaration while on a joint visit with the leadership of UNICEF and Airtel Nigeria. The delegation, which included the Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Dinesh Balsingh; UNICEF Chief of Field Office, Celine Lafoucriere; and other senior executives from Airtel and UNICEF, engaged with school administrators,…
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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has successfully paid for 26,287 pilgrims’ spaces in Mashair and reserved another 26,000 to be fully secured by the end of business for Wednesday, 13 February, 2025 pending awaited remittances. The 26,287 fully secured spaces cover the pilgrims’ deposits so far received. 52,000 intending pilgrims are projected to participate in the 2025 Hajj. This proactive move to reserve space in Mashair, led by NAHCON Chairman, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, ensures compliance with the 14th February deadline laid by Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (MOHU) for finalizing contract agreements by Hajj participating countries…
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu ,has emphasized the need for the development of local capacities for the sustainability of the power sector. The Minister spoke on Tuesday, 12 February, 2025, at the commissioning of training equipment and simulation infrastructure for capacity development in power distribution, built by the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) with support of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), located in Idu industrial area of Abuja. Adelabu said Nigeria must focus on building local competencies, so as to manage the nation’s foreign exchange and develop human capacities that can manage the resources. “Today’s…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is collaborating with the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project, HYPREP, to enhance ongoing environmental restoration efforts in Ogoni land Speaking during an inspection visit to HYPREP’s remediation site in K-Dere and the Mangroves Restoration Project in Bomu, both in the Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, a Director in NDDC’s Environmental Protection and Control Directorate, Dr Henry Okokon , emphasised the Commission’s commitment to tackling environmental degradation in the region. He stated, “Ogoni is an integral part of the Niger Delta, and we cannot allow the degradation of the environment to continue. We must…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has continued to touch the lives of people living in all parts of the Niger Delta region, helping to cater for their immediate needs. In order to mitigate the needs of residents of Akpaa Mbato, in Obi Ngwa Local Government Area of Abia State who are battling with the problem of water scarcity, the NDDC constructed a solar-powered water system in the area. This initiative, by the NDDC avails pipe-borne water to the immediate community and neighbouring areas. Efforts such as this put up by the NDDC are very crucial in preventing water-borne diseases…
By Moshood Isamotu, Lagos The Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Senator John Enoh, has commended Berger Paints Nigeria Plc for its steadfastness, resilience, and contributions to the Nigerian economy despite the challenges facing Nigerian manufacturers. During a courtesy and facility visit to Berger Paints’ office in Ikeja, Lagos, yesterday, the Minister , described the company as a foremost industrial giant, stating that “There is no Nigerian that is not dealing with Berger Paints’ Products at different levels. This is a testament to the quality of Berger Paints products. We commend the resilience of Berger Paints in an…
The Ogun State Government has dismissed news reports claiming that the Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal filed by it in a case against Datkems, a company associated with the senator representing Ogun East in the National Assembly, Gbenga Daniel. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to the governor, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, on Wednesday, 12 February, 2025, the Ogun State Government noted that it merely withdrew one of the four appeals it filed against Datkems in the court after noticing an error in the title, adding that all the appeals are still pending against…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, has restated her commitment to empowering women in the country and giving them opportunities to discover themselves, reports thegazellenews.com. The First Lady, who spoke during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Department of State Security (DSS), also noted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s unwavering determination to ensuring women inclusion in leadership roles. Thegazellenews.com reports further that the DSS team was led by the Deputy Director-General of the agency, Mrs. Afolashade Adekayaoja. Senator Tinubu expressed gratitude for the visit, highlighting the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration’s priority to empowering women and…
There was chaos at the Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, after a yet-to-be-identified female student attacked and bit a lecturer during a heated altercation. The incident, which occurred on campus, stemmed from an argument after the lecturer, identified as Dr. Chukwudi Michael, interrupted the student while she was recording a dance video in the faculty corridor. Eyewitnesses said the student was dancing while someone filmed her when Michael attempted to pass by. “The lecturer tapped her on the shoulder and said, ‘Excuse me,’ as he passed behind her. However, she became visibly upset and exclaimed, ‘Can you imagine…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to explore and maximize the opportunities presented by the annual “Dirty December” festivities to boost the economy and enhance social life across the state. During plenary on Tuesday, 11 February, 2025, the House resolved that relevant government agencies should collaborate with private organizations to harness the economic potential of the event, while also encouraging local governments to decentralize activities to various parts of Lagos State. The resolution further directed cohesive security measures to be provided in readiness for hitch-free celebration and promotion of…