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China’s achievements in development are remarkable: G. Devarajan, secretary of AIFB

Ihesiulo Grace 11 May 2021 0

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

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N7.5 billion ‘secret withdrawal’: We don’t have any document, Ministry of Finance tells Senate

Ihesiulo Grace 5 May 2021 0

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 […]

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Presidential backing, political will needed for effective data protection regulation -ATCON

Ihesiulo Grace 3 August 2020 0

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

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COVID-19: Experts in health research, development to access N550m CBN’s grant

Ihesiulo Grace 8 June 2020 0

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 […]

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Ease of tax payment critical to national development – FIRS boss

Ihesiulo Grace 20 March 2020 0

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

Education

Professionals in politics: Panacea for sustainable national development -Sanwo-Olu

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2019 0

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 […]

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Catholic bishops kick against outcome of conference on population, development

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2019 0

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

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Lai hails church’s use of culture for national cohesion

Ihesiulo Grace 1 December 2019 0

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 […]

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Ngige says FG committed to advance socio-economic growth, development

Ihesiulo Grace 27 November 2019 0

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 […]

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Infrastructure, basis for community development – Fashola

Ihesiulo Grace 10 November 2019 0

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,

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Group warns against fake news on Emir of Ilorin

Ihesiulo Grace 25 November 2018 0

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

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NWDAS celebrates Glo’s support for female entrepreneurship

Ihesiulo Grace 4 September 2018 0

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

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IFAD says Diaspora remittances to exceed $6.5trn by 2030

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2018 0

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

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Women empowerment: Ondo First Lady seeks AfDB’s collaboration

Ihesiulo Grace 14 June 2018 0

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 […]

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Oil theft: Shell raises alarm over 3.2m barrels of crude loss

Ihesiulo Grace 31 May 2018 0

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 […]

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AfDB to invest $35bn to boost economic growth in Africa

Ihesiulo Grace 30 May 2018 0

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 […]

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I’ve no ghost constituency project- Hon Jega

Ihesiulo Grace 25 May 2018 0

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

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IT experts, business executives identify Blockchain Technology as new vista for economic development in Africa

Ihesiulo Grace 24 May 2018 0

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 […]

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APC: Hope for a better Nigeria – Gov Ahmed

Ihesiulo Grace 9 May 2018 0

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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Leadnurse Africa Foundation urges nurses to acquire leadership skills

Ihesiulo Grace 22 April 2018 0

…Holds nursing conference As part of efforts to reposition the nursing profession for more impact in the health sector and the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ,Leadnurse Africa International Foundation, has advised nurses to improve their skills for higher responsibilities in the sector. To achieve this, the foundation in collaboration with