The Director-General/Chief Executive Officer, Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, has advocated for more investment in the energy sector by foreign investors to ameliorate poverty in Africa. He made this assertion at the ongoing summit of the G20 Energy Transition Working Group meeting in Foz Do Iguaçu, Brazil. The Energy expert, while speaking to delegates from across the globe underscored the important role of energy transition in achieving both clean affordable energy access and net-zero emissions target by 2050 in African countries, and Nigeria in particular. Dr. Abdullahi posited further that modern, affordable, reliable and sustainable energy is…
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The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has charged religious bodies to collaborate with governments at all levels to address the societal challenges confronting Nigeria such as poverty and insecurity. The Governor spoke during the official induction of the South West officers of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the 56th birthday celebration of the President of CAN in the South West, Bishop Akintunde Akin-Akinsanya, in Abeokuta on Thursday. Prince Abiodun, said that his administration acknowledges the role of the Christian community in shaping the socio-cultural and spiritual fabric of the country. “As a government, we deeply acknowledge the…
Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the conversion of ad-hoc staff in the service of the 33 local government councils in the state to permanent staff. The Governor said that the decision was taken to bridge the gap in the workforce at the local government level, noting that the due process for the employment must be followed effectively and perfected within four weeks. Governor Makinde disclosed this at the official commissioning of the newly-built Local Government House and Staff Training School, held at the Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. He assured that his administration would continue to seek innovative ways…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departs Abuja today, Wednesday, 2 October, 2024, for the United Kingdom to begin a two-week vacation, part of his yearly leave. He will use the two weeks as a working vacation and a retreat to reflect on his administration’s economic reforms. He will return to the country after the leave expires.
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared that his state is emerging as the powerhouse in Nigeria through deliberate policies aimed at implementing local initiatives to transform the lives of the people, as well as supporting federal government policies for national development. The Governor made this known on Tuesday, 1 October, 2024, in his address to mark the 64th Independence Anniversary held at the Arcade Ground, State Secretariat, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, stressing the need for Nigerians to recommit themselves to building an egalitarian society where everyone has the opportunity to fulfill their potential. He noted that Nigerians, over the years,…
Unity Bank Plc has hosted a capacity-building workshop to support the Association of Nigerian Women in Business Network (ANWBN) in a move aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs with the necessary skills required to thrive in today’s digital economy. The initiative for the workshop stems from the growing advancement in technology and its impact on business hence the theme: “Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: AI and Digital Marketing Strategies,” which sought to equip women with practical knowledge on how to harness the power and take advantage of emerging technology. As a platform that drew the participation of businesses from diverse sectors, attendees were provided…
Iran has extended the closure of its airspace as it expects Israeli retaliation following its attack on the enemy country on the evening of Tuesday, 1 October, 2024 All flights have been cancelled until 5 am (0130 GMT) on Thursday, 3October, 2024 to maintain aviation security, state news agency ISNA reported, citing a spokesman for the aviation authority. Iran initially closed the airspace over Tehran cancelling all flights up until on the morning of Wednesday, 2 October, 2024 after it launched a barrage of missiles at Israel on the evening of Tuesday, 1 October, 2024.. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps…
Manchester City midfielder Matheus Nunes has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of stealing a mobile phone at a nightclub in Madrid. The 26-year-old Portuguese international was allegedly detained in the early hours of September 8 at La Riviera, a popular disco, and taken to a local police station for questioning, Daily Mails reports. His arrest occurred around 5:30 a.m. after Nunes was accused of taking a phone from a 58-year-old man who had attempted to photograph him in the nightclub’s restroom without his consent, according to Spanish daily El Mundo. Born in Brazil, Nunes is said to have taken the…
The Federal Government has commenced emergency repairs on the deteriorating 7 km stretch of the Lagos-Sango-Otta-Abeokuta road, a crucial route that has faced significant neglect in recent years. This announcement was made on Wednesday, 2 October, 2024 through a statement issued by the Special Adviser Media to the Minister of Works, Uchenna Orji. In the statement, Orji emphasised the government’s commitment to addressing the pressing infrastructure issues affecting commuters. “The road has been bad for some time, and the Federal Ministry of Works is bringing relief on the dilapidated sections in conjunction with the concessionaire,” he said, just as he…
As part of measures to provide succor to rising food prices, Nigerian startup Egoras has announced plans to launch its locally produced Ella Parboiled Rice and sell to the people at N45, 000 It said the launch of the project which will begin on October 12 is designed as a form of social impact, akin to a charity donation The Chief Executive Officer of Egoras, Ugoji Harry, who made this disclosure, said at a significantly reduced price of N45,000 per 50kg bag, Nigerians will be getting some relief from the impact of food inflation. According to Harry, the growing hardship…