In a deliberate bid to build capacity for the Senate Clerk and other officials of clerks-at-the-table, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has encouraged refresher courses for such officials to bolster their performance levels for efficiency and effectiveness. The first to benefit from the initiative was the Clerk of the Senate, Mr Andrew Nwoba, who just rounded off his one-month refresher course on Thursday, April 10, 2025 and is due to resume at his desk in plenary when they reconvene, 29th April, 2025. This positive development is contrary to media reports on Thursday, April 10, 2025, insinuating that the Senate President…
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A political group within the All Progressive Congress, APC, has warned that there would be crisis in the party if the reinstated Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa imposes his son, AbdulGaniyu Obasa as the next chairman of Agege Local Government. The pressure group, known as Concerned Citizens of Agege in an open letter, stated that the people of Agege and Orile Agege can no longer keep quiet and watch as Obasa is bent on imposing his son on the party in the forthcoming local government election. The group noted that while the son has the…
By Tony Obiechina Abuja In line with the commitment of the Federal Ministry of Education to promote equity, transparency, and integrity in the appointment process of Federal Tertiary Institutions, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has approved the implementation of a guiding policy on eligibility for the appointment of Vice Chancellors, Rectors and Provosts.In a statement by Director of Press & Public Relations, Mrs Folashade Boriowo on Wednesday, the policy has become necessary following a pattern of undue advantage observed over the years, where officers serving in acting capacities often leverage their positions to influence appointment outcomes, thereby…
By Tony Obiechina Abuja The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has directed all Federal Tertiary institutions that have been granted waivers to recruit staff to publicly advertise the available vacancies in at least one national daily newspaper, on their respective websites, and in other relevant academic and professional journals. The directive according to a statement by Director of Press & Public Relations, Mrs Folashade Boriowo aims to ensure a transparent, open, and competitive recruitment process that offers equal opportunity to all eligible Nigerians.This follows the waivers granted to Federal Tertiary Institutions based on submissions made by these institutions…
The Saint Itas Old Girls Association, SIOGA, Abuja Branch, has elected new Exco members to pilot the Affairs of the Association in the next two years. At the commencement of the electoral process in Abuja, the out going President of the Branch, Mrs. Cecilia Isibor applauded members for their commitment towards the growth of the Association since it inception in 2019. Mrs. Isibor also commended members for coming out en masse to participate in the election. She therefore urged the incoming Exco members to build on the Successes recorded by the out going Exco to move the branch to greater…
Lagos, Nigeria – April 9, 2025 —eHealth Africa, a leader in data-driven digital health innovations and mobile/web-based solutions that enhance healthcare access for underserved communities, has partnered with BellaNaija, a leading lifestyle and media platform to improve the health and well-being of women and adolescent girls across Africa. This strategic collaboration underscores a shared commitment to spotlight and address the unique health challenges faced by adolescent girls, particularly those in underserved, rural, and economically disadvantaged communities. Over the past month, this advocacy campaign through a series of features, engagements, and live events has raised awareness, bridged knowledge gaps, and championed innovative solutions…
Nigeria’s immediate past High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola has rejoiced with a former governor of Ogun State, Senator Gbenga Daniel on his 69th birthday anniversary, describing his contributions to the development of the state as indelible.In a message personally signed by him “Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel: The Life of Service and Leadership – Birthday Tribute,” Ambassador Isola said “It is with immense joy and profound respect that I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on the occasion of your 69th birthday. As the Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District and the distinguished Chairman of the…
By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau Host of the forthcoming CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Morocco have suffered their first defeat in the build-up to the competition slated for the North African nation in July after losing 0-1 to Cameroon’s senior women’s football team yesterday in their international friendly match played in Casablanca. This is even as six Morocco-bound African countries tested their skills against tough oppositions within and outside the continent in preparation for the biggest African women’s football competition later in the year. They are Morocco, Tunisia, Ghana, Senegal, South Africa and Zambia. In Morocco, the…
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has welcomed 14 professors and 23 research students from various Nigerian universities for the Renaissance Joint Venture sabbatical and internship programmes. “Providing practical industry experience opportunity for lecturers and research students is a sure way to strengthen teaching and research capability that will translate into building a pool of industry professionals that can drive Nigeria’s energy ambition beyond the 21st century,” said Renaissance’s General Manager, Relations and Sustainable Development, Igo Weli, at the induction ceremony held at the company headquarters in Port Harcourt on Monday. According to Weli, the sabbatical participants would be deployed in…
The Founder of the Centre for Transparency Advocacy, Dr. Chima Matthew Amadi(Mazi Gburugburu) has asked the Federal Government and Imo State Government to immortalize the late Nda Pascal Gabriel Dozie. He described the businessman as a titan and one of Nigeria’s most visionary entrepreneurs. He said Imo State has lost a quintessential community leader, and a father figure. Amadi, who paid the tribute in a statement in Abuja said Dozie was blessed with humility and integrity. The statement said: “Sadly, our dear state, Imo, has lost an illustrious son, an intentional statesman, a quintessential community leader, and a father figure…