Friends and well wishers of Malam Ali M. Ali, the newly appointed Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), on Friday hosted him to a dinner to celebrate his appointment to lead Africa’s largest news agency.The dinner, which was put togeth…
Month: November 2023
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, said all negative perceptions about doing business in Nigeria would be removed.He stated this during a meeting with the Captains of the Saudi Arabian Industry at the Nigeria-Saudi Invest…
The uploading of results from polling units for Saturday’s governorship elections in Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo is in progress.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that as at 5:55pm, 1,417 polling units results for Bayelsa, representing 63.15 per cent …
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 14 suspected vote buyers in Otueke, Adawari playgrounds in Bayelsa and at various polling units in Imo and Kogi.EFCC Spokesperson Dele Oyewale said this in a statement on …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended election in nine Registration Area (RAs) in Kogi over of incidences of electoral malpractices.The commission confirmed this in a statement issued by the National Commissioner and Membe…
The President, Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI), Amb. Emmanuel Okafor, has mourned the passing of the first female Major General in the Nigerian Army, Aderonke Kale.Okafor, in a statement by the Publicity Secretary of AANI, retired …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Bayelsa says its Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPO), abducted on Friday, has regained his freedom.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the SPO was abducted by gunmen on his way to the R…
Havilla University (HUNI), a privately-owned institution, has partnered New Horizons, an information technology training company, to expand Information and Communications Technology (ICT) related programmes in the school.The Chancellor of Havilla Univ…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has commiserated with the family of late retired Maj.-Gen. Aderonke Kale, the first female Major General in the Nigerian Army who passed away on Wednesday in London.This is contained in a state…
The President and Chair of the Board, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Prof. Benedict Oramah, says the institution is committed to supporting women entrepreneurs and ensuring the growth of their businesses.Oramah spoke on Saturday at a forum …
Addis Ababa, A workshop on the significance of moringa in improving rural livelihood through supporting the moringa value chain development in Ethiopia was held today.Speaking on the occasion, Institute of Ethiopian Standards (IES) Development Lead Ex…
Addis Ababa, A workshop on the significance of moringa in improving rural livelihood through supporting the moringa value chain development in Ethiopia was held today.Speaking on the occasion, Institute of Ethiopian Standards (IES) Development Lead Ex…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia will host a major international symposium on dark skies and astronomical heritage next week.The IAU386 (International Astronomical Union) Symposium on Dark Sky and Astronomical Heritage will take place from November 13-17, 2023 i…
Addis Ababa, Military attaches based in Addis Ababa have visited the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) to learn more about its benefits for the region.The Attachés described the GERD as a key development instrument and symbol of national pride th…
Addis Ababa, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his delegation arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to participate in the first Saudi-Africa Summit.Other African leaders have also been arriving in the Kingdom for the Saudi-Africa summit which starts on Friday, …