Nigerian Government Signs Memorandum With Scottish Universities For Research, Development In Oil Sector According to the agreement reached, the development is aimed at ensuring advancing capacity in country’s oil and gas sector. The Nigerian government through the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has reached an agreement with two Scottish universities for research and growth in…
Nigerians paid N2.2 trillion in ransom between May 2023 and April 2024, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, as the country’s level of insecurity increased. This is based on the most recent report from NBS’s Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey. The survey revealed that households impacted by kidnapping incidents paid for this, underscoring…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has confirmed that its official website was recently compromised, marking another incident in the rising wave of cyberattacks targeting public institutions across Nigeria. In an announcement shared on its X (formerly Twitter) account late Wednesday, the NBS informed the public: “We regret to inform you that our website has…
The Apex Igbo group, Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide yesterday held its annual end-of-year meeting, and youth forum get together, where stakeholders emphasized the importance of supporting the Igba Boi system to drive industry and trade. The Igba Boi system is an apprenticeship program that allows individuals to learn trades and commerce under experienced masters. To formalize…
Dr. Emmanuel Ahmadu, a Nigerian who sat for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) 17 times, has been awarded a distinction from the esteemed London Graduate School in the UK. Ahmadu, a mental health advocate and accomplished professional based in the United States, shared the news in an exclusive interview. He also announced…
The Director General, National Orientation Agency (NOA), National Headquarters, Abuja, Mallam Issa Onilu, has flagged off Nationwide Sensitization Campaign on the World HIV/AIDS Day, Security Awareness, Get-Rich-Quick Syndrome, World Human Rights Day and the new Tax Reform Bills of the Federal Government in Anambra State. Performing the function today at Engr. Ebele Ofunneamaka Okeke Federal…
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have initiated talks on the extraction and processing of iron ore into steel. A statement signed by the Special Adviser to the solid minerals minister, Kehinde Bamigbetan, on Monday, said the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, and the Deputy Minister of Minerals and Energy of Saudi Arabia, Khalid…
Subheading: “In her first term, Hon.Prof Lilian Orogbu has made a lasting impact on her constituency, leaving an indelible mark on the community” Awka North In a remarkable display of dedication and commitment, first-time House of Representatives member, Hon Prof Lilian Orogbu’, has transformed her constituency with a series of impactful projects. Within her first…
The United Kingdom has issued approximately 300,000 visas to Nigerians in recent years, according to British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery. He emphasized that the relationship between the two countries remains strong, with Nigeria being one of the biggest beneficiaries of the UK’s post-Brexit migration policies. Montgomery refuted claims of harsh visa policies, asserting…
In the wake of the unfortunate fire incidents that recently affected the communities of Ojaiya/Ita-Amodu, the Chairman of Ilorin West Local Government Council, Honourable Shehu Abdulrahman Babatunde Ladan has visited the affected areas to offer support and assess the extent of the damage. Before now, the Chairman sent his delegates of council officials, Rt. Hon…
