November 2024 – Page 96

Gov Aliyu Calls For Collective Action To Drive Economy Growth, Social Progress

21.11.2024

Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State has stressed the importance of collective efforts in driving the state’s economic and social progress. In his opening remarks, the Governor expressed gratitude to council members for their unwavering support of the current administration. Aliyu highlighted the success of the state’s unique program, which sells rice and other food...

Davido Reflects On Life As He Turns 32

21.11.2024

American-born Nigerian Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has reflected on his life as he turns 32 years old on Thursday, November 21. Celebrating his new age, the DMW boss shared some of his thoughts on his new age with fans on his verified X handle. The sensational singer stated that contrary to...

Stakeholders Disagree On Chartered Out Of-Home Media Practitioners Establishment Bill

21.11.2024

Some stakeholders in the information sector yesterday opposed plans by the Senate to establish the Chartered Out of-Home Media Practitioners of Nigeria Bill. They were the Ministry of Information and National Orientation, Nigerian Press Council and Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, among others in the advertising industry. However, the Council for the Regulation of Engineering...

FG Allocates N112bn To Safeguard Learning Environment In 3 Years

21.11.2024

The Federal Government yesterday allocated over N112 billion to ensure safety and inclusive spaces for children in the next three years. The Minister of Women Affairs Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim said in a statement to commemorate the 2024 World Children’s Day. She stressed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to creating an environment where every child has access...

Cocoa, Green Tea Can Protect Body From Fatty Foods –Study

21.11.2024

New research has found that a flavanolrich cocoa drink or green tea can protect the body’s vascular function against stress even after eating high-fat food. The research was published November 18 in the journal ‘Food and Function’. Vascular function refers to the many ways blood vessels in the body work to supply oxygen and nutrients...

Honda, IVM, Roxette, Inner Galaxy, Others To Take Part In Aba Int’l Trade Fair

21.11.2024

Organizers of the 2024 Aba International Trade Fair have confirmed that Honda Motors, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM), Roxette’s Motors, Inner Galaxy Steel Company, Erojim Automated Shoe and Garment Factory, Masters Group and NEPAL Energy will all take part in the trade fair. They also explained that several other big, medium and small-scale manufacturing, servicing and...

Presidency Didn’t Influence Aiyedatiwa’s Victory – Ganduje

21.11.2024

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Umar Ganduje yesterday insisted that President Bola Tinubu did not influence Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s victory in Saturday’s Ondo State governorship poll. Ganduje said this when he received Aiyedatiwa in Abuja. According to him, Aiyedatiwa’s victory would not have been possible but for the unity of purpose and...

1,500 Schools, 1m Africa Children Connected To Digital Education’

21.11.2024

Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, has announced that its five-year partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), aimed at transforming education across the continent, has connected over 1,500 schools to the internet, trained 17,000 teachers, and reached nearly a million learners with quality digital...

Bauchi Gov Okays Payment Of N70, 000 Minimum Wage

21.11.2024

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has announced that his administration will commence the payment of the new national minimum wage this month. Speaking at the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting at the Government House, Mohammed expressed concern over a recent National Bureau of Statistics report listing Bauchi among states with high poverty levels. He described...

Okpebholo Dissolves AAU Governing Council, Others

21.11.2024

Edo state Governor, Monday Okpebholo, yesterday approved the dissolution of the governing councils of the state-owned tertiary institutions. The boards dissolved include, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma; Edo State College of Education, Igueben; Edo State College of Agriculture, Iguoriakhi and Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, among others. In the same vein, the Governor also approved the disengagement...