December 2024 – Page 280

Nigeria, South Africa Operationalise Advisory Council

04.12.2024

In a strategic move to deepen economic ties, Nigeria and South Africa have fully operationalized the Joint Ministerial Advisory Council on Industry, Trade, and Investment. This initiative aims to enhance collaboration between Africa’s two largest economies by addressing trade challenges, fostering policy alignment, and promoting an environment conducive to business growth. Speaking at the Nigeria-South...

Harvester Pastor Reacts To Real Estate Fraud Allegation

04.12.2024

On Tuesday, the Senior Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Centre, Bolaji Idowu, dismissed allegations linking him to fraudulent real estate activities and money laundering. New Telegraph reports that Pastor Idowu was detained in Abuja by operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department over his purported involvement in real estate fraud. Reacting to the allegation, the...

Why FG Should Establish Skills Acquisition Centre In Anambra, By Umeh

04.12.2024

The Senate, last week, supported a bill for an act to establish Federal College of Skills Acquisition and Technology, Agulu, Anambra State. CHUKWU DAVID reports on the reasons behind the proposed college as presented by the sponsor of the bill, Senator Victor Umeh On Wednesday November 28, the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,...

S’Africa Partners Nigeria On Lithium Development For Electric Vehicles

04.12.2024

South African Government has expressed a keen interest in collaborating with Nigeria to harness critical minerals, particularly lithium, as part of efforts to drive the global electric vehicle (EV) revolution. During the Nigeria-South Africa Business Roundtable in Cape Town on December 4, 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasized the pivotal role Nigeria’s vast lithium reserves could...

KWSG Demotes, Transfers Erring Teacher

04.12.2024

Kwara State Government has sanctioned the school teacher accused of maltreating a youth corps member posted to Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin. In a joint statement by the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, and the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Teaching Service Commission, Mallam Bello Tauheed...

Police Clampdown On Tinted Glass, Covered Number Plate In FCT

04.12.2024

The operative of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has clampdown on vehicles with tinted windows and covered number plates. This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, on Tuesday, as part of efforts to curb rising criminal activities such as kidnapping. Adeh warned vehicle owners in the...

NAFDAC Busts Fake Alcohol Factory In Lagos, Seizes N180m Worth Of Drinks

04.12.2024

… Seizes N180m Worth Of Drinks The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered an illegal alcohol production factory in Oke Arin Market, Lagos Island, seizing counterfeit products worth over N180 million. This was contained in a press statement issued on Tuesday on the Agency’s official X handle. The statement...

Zamfara AGILE Supports Inclusive Education

04.12.2024

Zamfara State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE Project) has been committed to supporting persons with special needs through inclusive education in Zamfara State. The disclosure was made by the State Project Coordinator Hajiya Saadatu Abdu Gusau in her remarks on the 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities and AGILE Project’s relationship...

Niger Debunks Bandits’ Attack On Bago’s Convoy

04.12.2024

Niger State Government yesterday described reports making the rounds in some media outlets and on social media platforms that the convoy of the Governor Umaru Bago was attacked by bandits in Mashegu Local Government Area as baseless, false and unfounded. According to a statement by Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Bologi Ibrahim, said...

USAID Partners Ascend Studios To Boost Africa Creative Blueprint

04.12.2024

The United States Government through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), has announced its latest strategic partnership with Ascend Studios. Ascend Studios, a creative industry organisation providing capacity building, mentorship, social, educational, and economic empowerment to women and youth to propel Nigeria’s creative sector. This partnership will catalyze additional funding to strengthen Nigeria’s burgeoning...