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The National Power Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to training and retraining of personnel in the power sector for effective service delivery. Mr Ahmed Nagode, Director-General, NAPTIN said this in Abuja on Wednesday at a capacity building training for Heads of Communication in the power sector. The theme of the training was “Technical Training for Non-Technical Personnel’’. Nagode said that the essence of the training was to bring the communication team of the power sector handling information to know about the basic technical skills involved in the sector. According to him, there is no doubt that the sector has made some remarkable achievements in recent times, and there is a need to let the public know what is happening within the sector...

Bayelsa State Commissioner for Special Duties, General Services, Mazi Onuma Johnson, has strongly denied reports alleging his involvement in a fight over the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Igwe-ship of the State. In a statement released by his Special Assistant, Mr. Henry Odi, Mazi Johnson expressed disappointment over the rapid spread of misinformation. The statement described the claims as "orchestrated falsehood" designed to tarnish his reputation. "It is obvious that those who rush to the media to spread this falsehood are either uninformed about what actually transpired or intentionally decided to misinform the public just to score cheap points," the statement read.  He emphasized that his track record of promoting peace and unity among Ndigbo in Bayelsa State speaks against such a...

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer  The Director-General of National Gallery of Arts, Malam Ahmed Sodangi, says the agencies will support visual artists, bridge the gaps between talent and earn products, and also bringing markets for the products.  Sodangi stated this at An Islamic Art Exhibition in Abuja The event with the theme "The Art of Appreciation II, was organised by Halal Art Gallery, and painting, mixed media and wood routing by Ridwan Adk-Osinowo. The NGA boss explained that there is need to diversify the country’s economy, adding that one of the easiest way to go about it is the creative economy. "The creative sector in Nigeria is very large. One of our mandate is to see how we can promote Nigerian Art and Artists. "What we intend to do at the global level is...

Members, Board of Trustees, Youth Alive Foundation (YAF), during a documentary premiere titled “born to be sold” an explosive expose of child’s trafficking and baby factories in Nigeria, at the Silver Bird Galleria in Abuja. Abuja, Country Director of Youth Alive Foundation (YAF), Dr Udy Akpan, said child trafficking and abuse is a major issue which every citizen and government agencies need to treat as a priority in order to eradicate this menace from the society. Dr Akpan made this known at a documentary premier titled "born to be sold " at Silver Bird Galleria, in Abuja. The documentary is an explosive expose of child trafficking and baby factories in Nigeria. The event, organised by YAF and sponsored by Common Wealth Foundation (CWF), National Agency for the Prohibition of...

From left: President of ASSBIFI,Comrade Olusoji, Executive Director Administration NSITF, Prof. G.O.C Okenwa, Rep of NECA, Adenike Ajala, MD/CE, Oluwaseun Faleye, SERVICOM Nat. Coordinator, Nnenna Akajemeli, Executive Director Finance, Adegoke Adedeji, Executive Director Operations, Mojisolaoluwa Alli-Macaulay & NSITF of Head Servicom, Gertrude Biosa at the event. Recently, the tripartite stakeholders of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) converged on Abuja as part of the broad vision of the new management for a consistent wide engagement with the Fund’s critical stakeholders aimed to align with the changing demands in the world of work. The event whose theme was “Strengthening Stakeholder Engagement in NSITF” pulled together hundreds of captains of industries who a...

A suit filed by the former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, to challenge the order obtained by the EFCC for final forfeiture of her seized assets was on Monday stalled at the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court.The matter, which was before Justice Inyang Ekwo, was fixed for further mention in the day’s cause list. However, the case could not proceed because the court did not sit. Justice Ekwo was said to be attending a seminar at the National Judicial Institute (NJI) in Abuja. The matter was subsequently fixed for November 21. The ex-minister had sued the anti-graft agency as the sole respondent through her counsel, Mike Ozekhome (SAN). Ms Alison-Madueke, in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/21/2023, sought an order extending the time to seek leave to apply to the ...

The commissioner nominees include Israel Ngbuelu, Evans Bipi, Otamiri Ngubo and Benebo Anabraba. The speaker, Victor Oko-Jumbo, announced during plenary that the governor forwarded a letter containing four names for screening and confirmation. The House leader, Sokari Good-boy, said three of the nominees were former lawmakers “who served diligently during their tenure.” He, therefore, urged his colleagues to allow the trio to take a bow and go. The House, however, screened the fourth nominee before confirming all of them. The speaker later announced their confirmation and advised them to bring their wealth of experience to bear in the development of the state.

Prof. Carl Adams, Vice-Chancellor, Cosmopolitan University Abuja (CUA), says Nigeria, with sufficient endowment of energy sources, has the potential to be the most innovative sustainable energy country for improved agriculture. Adams made this submission in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday ahead of the Sustainable Energy Forum (SEF-2024), slated to take place from Nov. 4 to Nov. 8 in Abuja. The forum is being organised by JODOR Asset Management (J.A.M) Ltd. in collaboration with CUA, Institute of Physics and Ecology, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Ministry of Power, among other partners. The forum will bring together relevant stakeholders across Nigerian and African energy spectrum, to identify sustainable energy challenges, a national and African fr...

By Joan Nwagwu The National Association of Academic Technologists, (NAAT) has given the Federal Government a 21-day ultimatum over non- payments of five months withheld salaries. Mr Ibeji Nwokoma, President of NAAT said this in a letter addressed to the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Mrs Nkeiruka Onyejeocha in Abuja. The letter was titled, "Notice of 21-day ultimatum to embark on an industrial action,''. Nwokoma said that the ultimatum was part of the resolution reached in its 56th National Executive Council( NEC), meeting held in Taraba state. According to him, arising from the 56th NEC meeting, it is important to note that the Federal Government invoked the "No-work-No-pay" policy, which NAAT rejected as all due processes as contained in Trade Union Act were...

Mr Mr Oluwaseun Faleye, Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund(NSITF) during a courtesy visit to Mr Kayode Egbetokun, Inspector General of Police at the Force Headquarters. By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Police Force has said it would soon begin the enrolled into the Employees' Compensation Scheme (ECS) to provide additional social benefits to the Force. Mr Kayode Egbetokun, Inspector General of Police said this when the Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund(NSITF) Mr Oluwaseun Faleye paid him an advocacy visit at Force Headquarters. Egbotokun commended the new Managing Director for the visit and the “radical changes” he has brought to the NSITF since assumption of duties. He said the Force would actively partner the NSITF to also en...

By Gami Tadanyigbe  The Neo Black Movement of Africa worldwide, Gwagwalada unit under Gwagwalada subzone, has donated food items to the vulnerable widows to help Cushion the present economic hardship faced by many in Abuja. Mr. Francis Obi the Gwagwalada unit leader of NBM said the gesture was part of their Community Social Responsibility to carter for the needy in the society.  The President of the Abuja chapter of NBM Mr. Chukwudi Godian also represented by Mr. Samuel Ibeneme and Mr. Martin Aondakaa the Abuja public Relations Officer and the Assistant Provost commended the team for putting up such a remarkable project of helping widows that are unable to provide for themselves in this trying times.  Mr. Jamil Maina the Gwagwalada Subzonal Coordi...

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer  The Ashraaf Islamic Foundation has called for effective parenting and good care of orphans and vulnerable children to have a crime-free society that everyone would be happy to live in. The Founder and Chairman of the Foundation, Dr Sharafudeen Aliagan, made the call at the 7th Annual Maolidu Nnabiyy lecture series 2024 (1446AH) on Saturday in Abuja. The theme of the lecture was "Parenting and Child Education in Nigeria: Appraising the Plight of Orphans and Vulnerable Children". Aliagan explained that what informed the theme of the event was the happenings in country and the world in general that has to do with parents and the education of their children and those of orphans and vulnerable children. "If you observed the theme, we are trying to ...

From: Vincent Ikuomola, Abuja No fewer than 500 Nigerians have so far registered with the Nigeria mission in Lebanon. There are more than 2000 Nigerians in that country, according to the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A statement signed by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Amb Eche Abu-Obe, however said not all of them indicated interest to come back home. The register was open following the escalation of hostility between Hezbollah and Israeli Defence Force.He said arrangements are in place to send C130 plane to the Lebanon to evacuate Nigerians there. The government had urged Nigerians to go to the mission in Lebanon, as it activated emergency evacuation Procedures. The statement reads in part: “Presently, about 500 Nigerians have registered with the Mission, however,...

•Says Etche Chairmanship, All Councillorship Results To Be Declared Later Chairman of Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), Justice Adolphus Enebeli, has declared results of 22 chairmanship candidates of the Action Peoples Party (APP) as winners in the 5th October, 2024 Local Government Elections. The candidates so declared, he said, after collation of their results, had scored the majority of valid votes cast in the election in two-third of their respective wards in the 22 Local Government Areas. However, Justice Enebeli explained that the result of the chairmanship position for Etche Local Government Area was stood down by the commission, in its wisdom, because of its expansive landscape with its 19 wards, which slowed down the collation process. Justice Ene...

Former Inspector-General of Police Mike Okiro says the amendment of section 7 (6) of the Police Act 2020, allowing a four-year tenure for the office of the IGP, would stabilise the police system. Mr Okiro said this in an interview on Friday in Abuja, adding that the amendment would afford the IGP adequate time to execute programmes initiated within the period. “The four-year tenure will ensure stability within the Nigeria Police. This will help sustain institutional knowledge and prevent disruptions,” said Mr Okiro. Mr Okiro explained that the development would enhance productivity and efficiency and “allow the I-G to focus on his longer-term planning, goal-setting, and successful execution.“ Recently, the Nigerian Senate amended section 7 (6) of the Police Act 2020 to allow t...

The Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) and the Ondo  Government plan to collaborate in the areas of Technical Standardisation, inspection, and Testing of all electrical equipment in the state to ensure safe power delivery. Mrs Ama Umoren, Head Communications & Protocol Unit of NEMSA  said.in a statement in Abuja on Friday that this was part of the resolutions reached at a virtual meeting held  between officials of the NEMSA  and the Ondo  government, Umoren said that the virtual meeting which was held at the instance of the NEMSA management was chaired by Mr Aliyu  Tahir, the Managing Director of NEMSA. Tahir who is also the Chief Electrical Inspector of the Federation  led the NEMSA team while Mr Tunji,  the Specia...

President Bola Tinubu’s government says it is targeting four million barrels per day of oil production and 10 billion cubic feet of gas production by 2030. Olu Verheijen, the president’s aide on energy, announced this in a statement on Friday. Ms Verheijen said the feat would be achieved through a commitment to reform agenda unprecedented incentives for oil and gas production unveiled by Mr Tinubu’s administration. “Since President Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, the government has embarked on a series of new reforms to improve the competitiveness of its oil and gas industry. “The reforms also aimed at bringing down the costs and timeliness of doing business in a sector that continues to be the biggest earner of foreign exchange for the country. “These reforms, which inc...

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has sworn in six newly appointed high court judges.Mr Aiyedatiwa, at the event on Thursday in Akure, described the event as a significant step in strengthening the judiciary and advancing the administration of justice in Ondo. During his tenure, the governor said the importance of the appointments would mark the second large-scale judicial swearing-in. The six newly sworn-in judges are Adebisi Daomi, Adeola Adegoroye, Justinah Kpemi, Happiness Demehin-Ogunbayo, Wumi Fabuluje and Idowu Ogunwumiju. The governor appreciated the justices’ contributions to the legal profession and their dedication to justice. Mr Aiyedatiwa appreciated the efforts of the chief judge, Justice Segun Odusola, for his leadership in ensuring a significant increase in the number ...

Stakeholders that comprise of legitimate members of Olugbesan family both home and in the Diaspora have cautioned the former deputy Governor of Oyo state, Mr Hazeem Gbolarunmi to stop parading himself as legitimate member of Olugbesan family. The stakeholders while responding to a statement credited to Gbolarunmi where he claimed that he doesn't know the legitimate family members, said that the former deputy Governor should be the one to henceforth desist from calling himself a member of the family not to talk of parading himself as the head of the family. "We all know ourselves at Olugbesan family. Time has come now for us to put a stop to this impersonation and identity theft. You can continue to parade yourself as a legitimate member of our family when we know and have historical...