May 2025 – Page 63 – Rise Africa

Irish Ambassador Lauds HYPREP’s People-Centered Projects In Ogoni Land

23.05.2025

Irish Ambassador to Nigeria, Peter Ryan, has commended the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) for its people-centered approach to environmental remediation in Ogoniland, Rivers State. The ambassador’s praise came during a visit to HYPREP’s Port Harcourt office, where he explored potential collaborative opportunities with the project. In alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope...

Ibas Assures Rehabilitation Of State Secretariat Complex

23.05.2025

The Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), on Thursday, disclosed plans for the phased rehabilitation of the State Secretariat Complex as part of his commitment to enhancing public service efficiency and workforce welfare. Ibas made this known during the closing ceremony of a 4-day Transformational Leadership Training Workshop organized by his administration in...

MAN Berates Banks Over Unmet Forex Forward Obligations

23.05.2025

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed deep concerns regarding the unwholesome treatment of its members by some commercial banks in Nigeria regarding unmet foreign exchange (Forex) forward obligations. In a press release made available to New Telegraph yesterday, the Director-General of MAN, Mr. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, explained that as a vital sector of the...

ANNS Honors Galadima With Sardauna Platinum Leadership Award

23.05.2025

The Association of Northern Nigeria Students (ANNS) has conferred the prestigious Ahmadu Bello Sardauna Platinum Leadership Excellence Award on Hajiya Hadiza Galadima, Permanent Secretary of the Sokoto State Ministry for Youth and Sports Development, in recognition of her outstanding humanitarian service and unwavering support for education across Nigeria. Presenting the award, Comrade Yahuza Abdullahi, National...

‘CBN’s Retention of 27.5% MPR Disappointing, Logical’

23.05.2025

The National President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Dele Kelvin Oye Esq., has said while the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) retention of 27.5 per cent of the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) is disappointing for industry players, it is a logical response to the prevailing conditions of...

Jonathan, Attah, Others Win Champions Of Nigerian Content Awards

23.05.2025

Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has received the Nigerian Content Lifetime Achievement Award at the maiden edition of the inaugural Champions of Nigerian Content Award ceremony organised by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in partnership with Sweet crude Ltd on Wednesday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. A statement on Friday also explained that...

Sunny-Goli Commends President Tinubu For His Religious Tolerance

23.05.2025

Former Member of the Federal House of Representative from Bayelsa State Israel Sunny-Goli has commended President Bola Tinubu for prioritising religious neutrality and inclusivity in his admission. This is coming on heels of a comment made by Babachir Lawal,former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). Recall that Lawal has allegedly described President Tinubu ‘s...

UNICEF, Zamfara Govt Launch Nutrition Policy, Partner With FUGUS On Social Worker Training

23.05.2025

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in partnership with the Zamfara State Government has officially launched the Zamfara State Policy on Food and Nutrition and commissioned a newly completed Nutrition Supplies and Commodities Warehouse in Gusau, the state capital. The dual initiatives mark a significant step in the state’s commitment to combating malnutrition and improving...

Zulum Returns To Marte In Bid To Restore Peace

23.05.2025

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State on Thursday returned to Marte as part of ongoing efforts to restore peace, rebuild trust, and foster sustainable development in the Lake Chad region. Zulum, who left Maiduguri last week, has been coordinating security logistics and building resilience among residents affected by the recent surge in Boko Haram attacks....

APC Not Ignoring Opposition, But They Can’t Defeat Tinubu –Aliyu

23.05.2025

Farouk Aliyu is a former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives. In this interview, he speaks on the opposition coalition against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and why their plan to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027 may fail, among other issues, ANAYO EZUGWU writes What do you make of the gale of...