The Emir of Kagara, Malam Ahmed Garba-Gunna, has commended security agencies for their efforts in restoring normalcy in Kagara and its environs in Rafi Local Government of Niger state. He made the commendation when participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) 18 from the National Institute for Security Studies visited him on Monday in…
The Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bank of Industry (BoI) and Sterling Bank Plc to improve financial access for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mrs Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, said this in a statement…
Gov Monday Okpebholo of Edo, on Monday, signed a bill into law for the establishment of Edo State College of Nursing, Health Sciences, and Technology, Udomi in Esan Central Local Government. Okpebholo, while signing the bill at Government House, Benin, said the institution would stimulate regional growth and development and generate employment opportunities for Edo…
The Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, has called for the establishment of a legal framework to back the operations of Business Development Service Providers (BDSPs) across Nigeria. Enoh said this at the induction ceremony of the newly certified BDSPs organised by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) on…
The Government of Plateau has signed a partnership with Chocolate City Music for the establishment of a creative hub and radio house in the state. The ceremony, which took place on Monday in Jos, had members of the state’s Executive Council and Chocolate City’s representatives present. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the…
The Ondo State Public Complaints, Financial Crimes, and Anti-Corruption Commission (SPFACC) has initiated investigation into alleged diversion of its N800 million worth of shares in the Ondo State Oil Producing Development Area Commission (OSOPADEC). Investigation by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Akure on Monday revealed that those suspected of involvement in the alleged…
By Pastor Oguejiofor Agbo This is another special day to say happy birthday to His Excellency, Chief Senator (Dr) Jim Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo, Anyanwu n’awara oha 1 of Nkanu, who is, no doubt, the foremost elder statesman east of the Niger. It is another opportunity to celebrate a man of destiny and vision, whose success story…
Three people were reported dead and five others injured following a shooting at a restaurant in a Phoenix suburb on Sunday night, police confirmed. Police received calls about shots fired around 7:45 p.m. at El Camaron Gigante Mariscos & Steakhouse, according to Glendale Police Department Officer Moroni Mendez during a briefing. Mendez confirmed that three…
The European Union (EU) has expressed concerns about plans by the Israeli security Cabinet to take over the Gaza Strip and for the army to control the territory. An EU spokesman said in Brussels that the union was concerned about the extension of these operations in Gaza, which would lead to further casualties and additional…
Nigeria’s heavyweight boxer Efe Ajagba on Monday earned praise from boxing fans in Lagos and beyond after a majority draw against Congolese opponent Martin Bakole. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that fans across Lagos expressed satisfaction with Ajagba’s performance, describing it as spirited and determined. Raymond Nwabuda, a sports commentator, told NAN that…
