The Federal Government has informed that in Nigeria’s march towards development and prosperity, no region will be left behind. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this assertion when he paid a visit to the Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, as part of activities lined up for the 2-day Citizen’s’ […]
China’s achievements in development are remarkable, and the story of the country’s success is becoming the focus of attention of the entire world, said G. Devarajan, secretary of the All India Forward Bloc (AIFB), a political party in India, recently in an interview with People’s Daily. The Communist Party of China (CPC), as the strong […]
Tunde Opalana, Abuja Upon resumption of the probe of an alleged secret withdraw of a sum of N7.5 billion from the account of the National Automotive Council Design and Development Council (NADDC) Levy Account domiciled with Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), a senior official of the Federal Ministry of Finance said it was not in […]
With the rising tribe of netizens and businesses moving online owing to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for presidential backing and the political will for effective and sustainable data protection regulation has been emphasised by the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON). ATCON President, Mr Olusola Teniola, in an interview with […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said experts in health research and development are to access a total sum of N550million grants needed to tackle coronavirus. The apex bank in its “healthcare research and development grant guidelines”, the report stated that the grant limit include a maximum of N50 million for research activities and […]
A tax regime which facilitates voluntary compliance and seamless payment by taxpayers is critical to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) among all three tiers of government, Executive chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Muhammad Nami has saidNami made the disclosure in Lagos while addressing stakeholders in the tax sector as he charged them […]
Delivered by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the UNILAG Faculty of Engineering 3rd Alumni Lecture, at the Main Auditorium, University of Lagos, on 12th December 2019. Protocol. I am delighted to be here with you today, to deliver this Alumni Lecture. It is always a pleasure to return to events organised by my […]
Abuja – The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) on Wednesday criticised the outcome of the recently concluded International Conference on population and Development (ICPD +25) in Nairobi. The bishops at a press conference in Abuja, with the theme; ”Towards Integral Human Development,” stressed that the church stood for life, the natural family of man and […]
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Sunday hailed the church for efforts in enhancing national cohesion for Nigeria’s growth and development. The minister, who was represented by the General Manager, National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, Mr. Sunday Baba, made the commendation at the 2019 Cultural Fiesta of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Ifako, Agege […]
Abuja – The Federal Government is committed to the overall socio-economic growth and development of the nation, Dr. Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment said on Tuesday in Abuja. Ngige made this known when he addressed Journalists on the upcoming “Observance of the 18th National Productivity Day (NPD)” He said the occasion slated […]
Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola at the weekend described infrastructure, especially roads as the basis for the development of the economy of any community or country. Fasola stated this in Ilara-Mokin, Ifedore Local Government area of Ondo state, while inaugurating a network of six-kilometre roads, constructed by the Chairman of Toyota Nigeria Limited, […]
The Shehu Alimi Foundation for Peace and Development has urged the general public to guard against unhealthy utterances that can jeopardise the prevailing peaceful coexistence in the country. National Secretary of the Foundation, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, while reacting to an online media, Kwara Reporters’ report credited to the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State […]
Market leader in total telecommunications services, Globacom, has been celebrated at the Nigerian Women Digital Agenda Summit and Awards (NWDAS) as it clinched the Best Women Enterprise Support (Company) award at a recent summit convened by the Centre for Cyber Awareness and Development (CECAD). President, Women Arise for Change Initiative, Dr. Joe Odumakin, while presenting […]
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has estimated that remittances to developing countries could cross $6.5 trillion between 2015 and 2030, involving over one billion senders and receivers. It explained that 2017, 200 million migrants sent $481 billion to remittances-reliant countries of which $466 billion went to developing countries, helping sustain about 800 million […]
In her deep sense of commitment to women affairs and development, Wife of Ondo State Governor has called for African Development Bank’s (AfDB), collaboration in the area of women empowerment and social development in the State. Mrs. Akeredolu made this call during a technical session with the visiting AfDB group management team led by its […]
The Authorities of Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) has raised the alarm over the loss of 3, 204, 000 barrels of crude oil to thieves in 2017. Shell Information Director, Mr. Martins Moho who spoke to our reporter in Asaba on Wednesday, said “activities of third party interferences have continued to deal deadly blows on […]
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has said it will invest a whopping $35billion over a period of 10 years to boost economic growth in the African continent, adding that the development will raise Africa’s GDP to above $5.6 trillion. The AfDB noted that Africa needs to industrialise and add value to everything that it produces […]
Following an allegation by an online media, that the Youth Capacity Development Centre at Jega facilitated by Hon Mohammed Umar Jega, “is a ghost project” which exists only on paper; Jega has denied the allegations in totality describing the publication as false, malicious and evil. Hon. Jega, who who represents Aliero/Gwandu/Jega Federal constituency, Kebbi State, […]
Some notable international experts in information technology, business finance and development present at the much anticipated maiden edition of Blockchain Africa conference had unanimously declared that blockchain technology had not only come to stay but also to open a new vista for economic growth and development in Africa. In a well attended event hosted by […]
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed, has said the All Progressives Congress, APC, remains the party of hope for sustainable growth and development of the country. According to the governor while receiving members of the Kwara APC Ward and Local Government Congresses Appeal Committee in his office, Kwara state remains committed to the party and […]
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