February 2025 – Page 32

KWSG Assures Solid Minerals’ Operators Of Productive Opportunities

25.02.2025

Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring productive opportunities for potential and existing Solid Minerals operators, Artisinal miners and exporters in mining practices across the State, to boost her Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). The State Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, Alabi Afees Abolore stated this on Tuesday at a stakeholders forum tagged “Accessing...

FG Moots Creation of Agency To Cater For Children’s Rights

25.02.2025

The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has mooted the establishment of a Child Development and Protection Agency (CDPA) to strengthen the implementation and enforcement of children’s rights and welfare policies in Nigeria. This was the outcome of a crucial meeting with the United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF) management team who paid her a...

TETFund, British Council Partner On Transnational Education

25.02.2025

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has revealed it’s undertaking some measures through partnerships with British institutions, to boost transnational education in Nigeria. Executive Secretary TETFund, Sonny Echono who made this disclosure while hosting a delegation of the British Council, led by Director of Global Network, Charlie Walker, also revealed that the Fund would reallocate...

NDA Warns Kaduna Resident Ahead Of Shooting Exercise

25.02.2025

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has warned residents of Afaka, Kauya, and Mando in Kaduna State to steer clear of its open range during an upcoming shooting exercise. The academy’s Public Relations Officer, Maj. Muhammad Maidawa made this disclosure in a statement issued to newsmen in Kaduna State on Tuesday. According to Maidawa, the exercise...

Filling stations shut, loading halted as Lagos impounds tankers

25.02.2025

Marketers of petroleum products have expressed concerns that the alleged harassment of tanker drivers by officials of the Lagos State Government could lead to fuel scarcity in a few days, as some filling stations were shut in various parts of the state on Monday They also vowed to shut down operations in the South-West if...

NNPC Shipping, Stena Bulk, Caverton Launch New Joint Venture

25.02.2025

…Partnership To Boost Nigeria, Africa’s Energy, Maritime Sectors – Soneye The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Shipping, Stena Bulk and Caverton Marine Limited on Tuesday announced the signing of a newjoint venture that will transform Nigerian maritime transportation. According to a statement by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC...

Akpoti-Uduaghan Sues Akpabio For Defamation

25.02.2025

In a surprising turn of an event, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for alleged defamation. New Telegraph recalls that Akpoti-Uduaghan raised concerns after her Senate seat was reassigned following a reshuffle triggered by opposition members switching to the majority wing. She resisted the...

Tinubu Condoles With Minister Over Mother-In-Law’s Death

25.02.2025

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday condoled with the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, over the death of his mother-in-law, Hajia Hauwa Usman, who died at the age of 70. President Tinubu’s condolence message was contained in a press statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga....

Mutfwang Calls For Peaceful Co-Existence Among Nigerians

25.02.2025

Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has appealed to Nigerians to explore their diversity to promote national unity in the country. Mutfwang stated this while speaking to Journalists after attending the 11th annual Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Lecture and merit awards in Bauchi state The Governor represented by the Commissioner of Information and Communication...

Firm plans digital platform for easy access to loans

25.02.2025

Financial services firm Spring Sky Finance Company is set to launch its digital banking services in Nigeria this week. A statement by the company on Monday noted that this innovative initiative aims to streamline loan processing and enhance access to credit for businesses and individuals, thereby mitigating economic challenges. According to the chairman of the...