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Leadership training key to service excellence – Walson-Jack

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, has emphasised the importance of leadership training in driving service excellence, urging public servants to apply their newly acquired skills to enhance governance in Nigeria. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Public Leaders Programme in Abuja on Thursday, Walson-Jack commended...
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Groups begin four-month tour of oceans in Africa

A four-month tour dubbed ’Around Africa Expedition’ has just set to sail.  The pioneering four-month expedition spearheaded by OceanX in collaboration with OceanQuest, is set to push the boundaries of ocean exploration and scientific research along Africa’s coastline. It is aboard the research and media vessel, OceanXplorer.  In a statement, the two organisations said they...
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FG unveils DBI licensing programme to bridge digital skills gap

The Federal Government has taken a major step toward closing Nigeria’s digital skills gap with the launch of the Digital Bridge Institute Certificate Licensing Programme. The initiative, unveiled on March 4, 2025, at DBI’s Lagos campus, aims to equip individuals with globally recognised ICT certifications, improving employability and strengthening Nigeria’s digital economy. The President and...
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Cross River approves state-owned electricity policy document

The Cross River State Executive Council, at an emergency meeting on Thursday, approved a presentation from Governor Bassey Otu for a state-owned electricity policy document. The Cross River State Electricity Policy provides a comprehensive roadmap to overhaul the state energy framework by introducing a competitive market model underpinned by robust institutional structures. The governor, who...
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FG eyes 10,000MW power transmission capacity

The Federal Government has announced plans to increase its power transmission capacity from 8,500 megawatts to 10,000MW by 2026 to enhance electricity supply and grid efficiency across the country. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Sule Abdulaziz, disclosed this to State House Correspondents during the Meet-the-Press Programme at...
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Prioritise cable infrastructure, Coleman boss urges FG

The Managing Director of Coleman Wires and Cables Industries Limited, George Onafowokan, has called on the Federal Government to prioritise investment in cable infrastructure, describing it as a critical driver of national development. According to a statement, Onafowokan made the call while speaking at the 2025 Nigerian International Energy Summit in Abuja, where he stressed...
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LG unveils smart hospitality solutions

LG Electronics has introduced a range of smart life solutions tailored for the growing hospitality sector in the country. The unveiling took place at the 2025 Hotel, Restaurant, and Café Industries Exhibition in Lagos, where the company made its debut as an exhibitor. HORECA hosts a gathering of hospitality stakeholders in West Africa, serving as...
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NADDC will boost vehicle testing capacity nationwide – DG

The National Automotive Design and Development Council is set to ramp up vehicle testing capacity across states as part of a broader strategy to improve data collection and monitor vehicles nationwide. Disclosed this in an interview with The PUNCH, Director-General of NADDC, Joseph Osanipin, emphasised that the agency would begin enforcing vehicle standards before they...
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