AEDC targets fresh jobs in Nigeria’s power sector
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, has announced strategic initiatives to boost Nigeria’s economy and create jobs in the power sector. Adefisayo Akinsanya, the Head of Marketing and Corporate Communication, AEDC disclosed this in a statement, quoting Victor Ojelabi, the…
Tinubu names National Theatre after Wole Soyinka
President Bola Tinubu has renamed the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, after Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka. Tinubu conveyed this message in a letter personally signed by him and made available to the media to mark Soyinka’s 90th birthday….
2024 WTO Internship Program (World Trade Organization) | Step-by-Step Process
Applications are open for the World Trade Organization -WTO Internship for students from developing countries. WTO Internship Programme provides an opportunity for students from WTO member and observer countries to gain valuable experience from working at the WTO. The program…
Malayali quartet carries Indian hopes at Paris Olympics
The Indian men’s 4x400m relay quartet has been impressive heading into the Paris Olympics. The team consists of four Keralites in Muhammed Anas, V Muhammed Ajmal, Amoj Jacob and Mijo Chacko Kurian. Tamil Nadu athletes Santhosh Tamilarasan and Rajesh Ramesh…
Ngannou & PFL to launch African MMA series in 2025
The Professional Fighters League will launch an African series in 2025 with Francis Ngannou announced as chairman of the new league. The USA-based mixed martial arts promotion already has American and European circuits. Cameroon’s Ngannou, 37, hopes the new league…
FEC approves procurement of 2000 tractors, 1200 trailers, others to boost food security in Nigeria
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has announced the approval of 2,000 tractors, 4,000 disc ploughs, and 1,200 tractor trailers among other equipment under the National Agricultural Mechanization Programme (NAMP) to promote food security in Nigeria. This is contained in…
Jigawa government commences N2.9 billion healthcare revitalisation project
The Jigawa State government has launched a N2.9 billion initiative to upgrade 30 healthcare centres across the state, aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery and accessibility in rural communities. Governor Umar Namadi inaugurated the Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) Revitalisation project on…
FG plans N110bn youth enterprise clusters
Vice President Kashim Shettima has disclosed plans by the Federal Government to establish a Presidential Initiative on Youth Enterprise Clusters that will cost N110 billion. He stated this on Thursday at an event organised to commemorate the 2024 World Population…
FG, IOCs agree on crude supply to Dangote, local refineries
The Federal Government and crude oil producers in Nigeria have committed to working towards a sustainable supply of crude oil to local refineries under a market-determined pricing system. Both parties said the aim of the commitment was to ensure that…
We’re here to stay, says Guinness
Managing Director of Guinness Nigeria Plc, Adebayo Alli has said the company is not planing to leave the country. Alli noted the Guinness is improving despite challenges. He hailed the firm’s trade partners for their collaboration towards its objectives, which…