Democracy Yet To Unfold In Nigeria”, _Ezekwesili Criticizes At Unizik Business School International Conference

Former Vice-President of the World Bank Africa Region, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, has criticized Nigeria’s current democratic practices and the transition of power by Nigerian leaders. She expressed her concerns at the International Hybrid Conference organized by the Unizik Business School (UBS) on Wednesday, at the ASUU-NAU Secretariat. The conference’s theme was “Political Transition and Economic…

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Sylva Writes INEC, Demands Withdrawal Of Amended Candidates’ List

An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Timipre Sylva, has written the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) demanding the immediate withdrawal of the amended candidates’ list for the November 11 governorship election in Bayelsa State. In a letter addressed to INEC through his counsel, Ahmed Raji, the immediate past Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, accused INEC…

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Northern Consensus Movement Withdraws Ultimatum on Igbos Living In The North

The Northern Consensus Movement has withdrawn a 14-day ultimatum it issued to Igbo residents in the Northern region to leave. This action comes after consultations between the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, and leaders of the Umuchieze Cattle Market. The NCM, a coalition of socio-cultural and economically-inclined northern organizations, had initially issued the ultimatum in…

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Nigeria Can Be Global Talent Exporter – NITDA DG

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Inuwa believes that Nigeria can become the world’s talent net exporter. He said this is feasible if all relevant stakeholders from the private and public sectors, worked together to build and harness the power of digital technology for job creation, inclusive economic growth, and sustainability….

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Firm Partners Federal Government In Promoting Proper Hygiene Sensitizing

As part of activities to commemorate Global Handwashing Day 2023 (GHWD) and promote proper hygiene education nationwide, one of Nigeria’s leading advocates for hygiene, Dettol, has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation. Theme ‘Clean Hands Are Within Reach,’ the event held in Abuja, reassures the hygiene advocate’s unwavering commitment to promoting…

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