Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) Ekperikpe Ekpo (Left) and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Amb. Nicholas Ella (Right) welcoming Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno to the Ministry

Utilising gas resources in states will resuscitate ailing industries – Ekpo

• Post author:Afonne Emmanuel
• Post published:April 19, 2024
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By Emmanuella Anokam The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo, says if gas resources available in the states are harnessed and utilised, power plants and ailing industries…

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Vehicle manufacturing plant

FG tasks stakeholders on manufacture, export of Nigerian made vehicles

• Post author:Afonne Emmanuel
• Post published:April 19, 2024
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By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has tasked stakeholders in the automotive sector on the need to promote made-in-Nigeria vehicles for economic growth and development. The Minister of Industry, Trade…

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Kenyan President William Ruto (left) appointed General Francis Omondi Ogolla as defence chief a year ago. © LUIS TATO / AFP/File

Kenya’s armed forces chief killed in helicopter crash

• Post author:Tosin Kolade
• Post published:April 19, 2024
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Kenya’s military chief, Gen. Francis Ogolla, and nine other military representatives died in a helicopter crash. Kenyan President William Ruto made the announcement at a news conference on Thursday. Ruto…

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Stakeholders at the media dialogue and polio campaign organised by UNICEF and the Kano State Primary Healthcare Development Agency on Friday in Kano.

UNICEF tasks Kano, Jigawa, Katsina on improved primary healthcare

• Post author:Tosin Kolade
• Post published:April 19, 2024
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By Muhammad Nur Tijani The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has urged the Kano, Jigawa and Katsina State Governments to take steps towards strengthening primary healthcare system in their domains.…

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42 schools set to participate in Association’s sports carnival

• Post author:Tosin Kolade
• Post published:April 19, 2024
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By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Unity Schools Old Student Association (USOSA) is gearing up to host its second sports carnival, with the aim of fostering nationhood, unity, and social cohesion. The…

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Dr Nwambu Gabriel, Leader, Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizens Awareness, (centre) and other members of the the coalition organistions

CSOs urge Tinubu to secure release of Nigerian Pastor detained in Benin Republic

• Post author:Afonne Emmanuel
• Post published:April 19, 2024
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By Perpetua Onuegbu A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has called on President Bola Tinubu to deploy diplomatic means to secure the release of a Nigerian Pastor, Benjamin Egbaji,…

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Calligraphy key to cultural preservation, says Chinese Counselor

• Post author:Muhyideen Jimoh
• Post published:April 19, 2024
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By Sarafina Christopher Mr Li Xuda, Cultural Counselor of the Chinese Embassy has highlighted the need to focus on traditional art forms like calligraphy in preserving cultural heritage of nations.…

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Yahaya Bello, a wanted man by EFCC

Alleged fraud: EFCC declares Yahaya Bello wanted

• Post author:Afonne Emmanuel
• Post published:April 19, 2024
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By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) on Thursday, declared a former governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello wanted in connection with alleged money laundering. This is…

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Children in child labour stood at 39.2% in 2022- NBS

• Post author:Tosin Kolade
• Post published:April 19, 2024
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By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says that 24,673,485 children, accounting for 39.2 per cent of all children aged five to 17 years old in Nigeria are…

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Wema Bank unveils Hackaholics 5.0, empowers youth innovation

• Post author:Folashade Adeniran
• Post published:April 19, 2024
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      By Grace Alegba Wema Bank has launched the fifth edition of its tech competition, ‘Hackaholics’, to foster innovation and empower youths as well as startups in addressing…

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