Uncategorized
Wike says transforming Abuja to smart city not negotiable
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike says the FCT Administration’s efforts at transforming Abuja into a smart city is not negotiable. Wike stated this at the Annual Media Retreat of the FCT Minister’s Press Corps in Keffi on Sunday. The retreat has the theme, “Building…
Read More »Afeez Kilani declares to contest NASSLAF chairmanship
Alhaji Prince Afeez Kilani, senior Legislative Aide to distinguished senator Buhari Abdulfatai has officially declared to contest for the chairmanship position of the National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum (NASSLAF) Kilani who hails from Shaki west in Oyo State, South west Nigeria said he would bring his wealth of experience to…
Read More »Nigeria: Bill to establish state police passes 2nd reading at Reps
A Bill for an act to establish State Police and other Related Matters thereto, has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill which will alter provisions of the 1999 Constitution to provide for the establishment, was sponsored by Rep. Benjamin Kalu and 12 others. Leading the debate…
Read More »Maritime Security: US Coast Guard to work with NIMASA on removal of Condition of Entry
By ABIODUN FOLARIN The United States Coast Guard USCG, has offered Nigeria a three-year plan to work with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA for the removal of the Condition of Entry (CoE), placed on American-bound vessels from Nigeria. Cdr. Juliet Hudson at the USCG headquarters in Washington…
Read More »Abducted Abuja Sisters Regain Freedom
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced the rescue of all the kidnapped victims in Bwari by bandits on January 2. A joint security operation comprising military, police, and intelligence operatives rescued the sisters at about 11:30 pm on Saturday around Kajuru forest in Kaduna State. FCT Police…
Read More »WRC-23: Nigeria Joins Rest of World to Sign Updated Radio Regulations to Deepen Global Connectivity
At the conclusion of the World Radiocommunications Conference (WRC) 2023, Nigeria joined the rest of the World to sign unto the Final Act WRC-23, which constitutes a record of the decisions taken at the conference. The Final Act comprises both the new and revised provisions of the Radio Regulations, an…
Read More »Former NNPC GMD, Dr. Thomas John, dies at 84
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced the death of a former Group Managing Director (GMD) and Acting Alternate Chairman of the Board of the defunct Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Thomas Maurice Asuquo John, at the age of 84. The Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC…
Read More »UNIDO Seeks NASENI Collaboration on Renewable Energy Solutions
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is seeking the collaboration of National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to reduce energy poverty in the country via domestication of renewable energy solutions and to fast-track industrial development of the country. The Deputy Head, UNIDO Nigeria Office, Mr. Adekunle Olusile…
Read More »Competition key in telecom sector, says Maida
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigeria Communications Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, has said competition is key to the healthy growth of the telecoms sector. Maida, who spoke on Wednesday when he received a delegation of management of Airtel Networks Limited in Abuja, said the Commission will give closer…
Read More »COP 28: Kyari Makes Case for a Just Energy Transition for Africa
As conversations on finding sustainable solutions for a decarbonized energy future continue to hold globally, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), NNPC Ltd., Mr. Mele Kyari has said the African Continent needs “a just, differentiated transition” to enable it to harness its resources for today for the benefit of its…
Read More »
