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in Defense and Security, Features

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, and top commanders of the Nigerian Army will convene in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, to assess the army’s operations and activities in the second and third quarters. A statement issued by the Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in Abuja on…

First Lady disburses 50m grant to 1,000 Ebonyi women

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in Features, Gender

The First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, has said that her pet project, the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), disbursed N50 million grant to 1,000 women petty traders in Ebonyi. She said this on Thursday in Abakaliki, pointing out that the grant of N50,000 each to 1,000 women was part of her economic empowerment programme. Tinubu, represented…

FG set to launch National Youth Dialogue to promote patriotism among youths

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By Titaro Irmiya/ Franca Ofili The Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, says arrangements have been concluded to launch National Youth Dialogue to promote patriotism among youths. He made this known in Abuja on Wednesday, adding that the dialogue would provide avenue to enhance entrepreneurship, cooperative training, access to resources and networking…

Comprehensive approach crucial to curbing building collapse–SON

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in Economy, Features, Works and Housing

By Lucy Ogalue The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has reiterated the need for a comprehensive approach to curb the recurring menace of building collapse in Nigeria. The Director-General of SON, Dr Ifeanyi Okeke, in a statement by his Director of Public Relations, Mrs Foluso Bolaji, said this would prevent the recurring obnoxious incidents of…

Technical partners not permitted to lock business premises – AMAC Chairman

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in Economy, Features

The Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Mr Christopher Maikalangu, has warned that no technical partners is permitted to lock up business premises without informing the Council. Maikalangu said this in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs, Mr Kingsley Madaki, in Abuja. He said that the Council reserved the…

National Library urges stakeholders to promote reading culture

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in Education, Features

The National Library of Nigeria (NLN) has called on stakeholders in the book ecosystem to continue encouraging the culture of reading to promote sustainable national development. Prof. Chinwe Anunobi, the Chief Executive Officer of NLN, made the call at the formal presentation of the 2025 Abuja Book City Logo in Abuja on Tuesday. The 2025…

NACIWA vows to recover W/Africa’s stolen assets with interest

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The Network of National Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa (NACIWA), has vowed to recover all the region’s stolen assets taken to the western world with interest paid on them. The President of NACIWA, Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede said this in an interview with newsmen at the 6th Annual General Assembly of NACIWA in Abuja NACIWA is…

NACIWA vows to recover W/Africa’s stolen assets with interest

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The Network of National Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa (NACIWA), has vowed to recover all the region’s stolen assets taken to the western world with interest paid on them. The President of NACIWA, Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede said this in an interview with newsmen at the 6th Annual General Assembly of NACIWA in Abuja NACIWA is…

NACIWA vows to recover W/Africa’s stolen assets with interest

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