Ebonyi retirees commend governor over payment of gratuity
Some of the retirees awaiting payment of their gratuity. ‘The payment of the gratuity is like raising the dead bones’ By Nweze Anaga, Abakaliki Civil servants, who retired in Ebonyi State from 1996 to 2021, have commended Governor Francis Nwifuru for the ongoing payment of their gratuity. During a visit to the old Government House […]
Govt must prioritise industrial development to boost economy – Aganga
Aganga| File photo ‘In the modern global economy, industrial development is not luck, it is a nation’s choice’ By Valentine Amanze Nigeria’s former Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Hon Olusegun Aganga, has advised the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government to boost the nation’s economy by focusing on industry sector development that is backed up […]
Photo: PYWF president, Kwache, visits Ukraine envoy
President of Progressive Young Women Forum (PYWF), Hon. Patience C. Kwache (left), during a courtesy call on Ukraine Ambassador to Nigeria in his Abuja office on Thursday October 19, 2023. Also read: Oye woos Italians with investment opportunities in Nigeria
Oye woos Italians with investment opportunities in Nigeria
Dele Oye| File photo ‘Nigeria with its dynamic and diverse economy serves as a gateway to the African market’ By Valentine Amanze The National President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Dele Kelvin Oye, has showcased Nigeria’s ivestment potentials at the 2023 Nigeria-Italy Business and Investment Forum in […]
Catholic church: Ahiara Diocese gets new bishop
Simeon Okezuo Nwobi| File photo ‘His appointment ended the crisis which began in 2012, when the Catholics in Mbaise and their priests rejected the appointment of Bishop Peter Ebele Okpaleke’ By Valentine Amanze At last, the Holy Father and head of Catholic church, Pope Francis I, has appointed the Most Rev. Fr. Simeon Okezuo Nwobi, […]
Photo: Akpabio, other senators return from Yewa
Nigeria’s Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, arriving airport at the weekend from Yewa in Ogun State with Leader of the Senate, Senator Bamidele Opayemi, and Senator Ishaku Abbo, the chairman, Senate Committee on Creative Economy and Vice Chairman Senate Committee on Youth and Community Development. Also read: Why Akpabio, Abass, Kalu, others will unite Nigeria, […]
York varsity: Nnimmo Bassey’s honour for championing Environmental Justice
Dr Nnimmo Bassey and officials of the university at the evet. ‘This is indeed a time to stand together to demand justice in all circumstances, to call for an end to ecocide, to build solidarity and not walls, and to restore hope in our time. I dedicate this honor to the martyrs of extractivism and […]
Red Cross seeks Bauchi govt, individuals’ support on disaster management
Members of Red Cross cleaning the environment. ‘We give the day a recognition by organising the sanitation exercise as part of risk reduction’ By Ahmed Ahmed The Nigeria Red Cross, Bauchi Office, has sought the support of the Bauchi State government and individuals on disaster management and risk reduction in the state. Mr. Hassan Yahaya, […]
Ebonyi businessman grants N100m scholarship to indigent students
Some of the beneficiaries ‘I am a product of scholarship and I have been giving scholarships to students and undergraduates. I feel one of the ways to contribute best in the society is educational empowerment’ By Nweze Anaga, Abakaliki A renowned businessman the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gideon and Joy Life and Leadership Foundation, […]
AFCON 2023: Nigeria’s Super Eagles draw hosts Cote d’Ivoire
Super Eagles | File photo ‘Twenty-four teams will be taking part in the delayed competition billed for January 13 and February 11, 2024’ Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, have been drawn against hosts Cote d’Ivoire in Group A of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The draw was held at the Parc […]
