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Tinubu Re-Elected As ECOWAS Chairman - News Digest
WEBJul 7, 2024 · Tinubu’s first tenure is set to conclude on July 9, 2024. In his acceptance speech, President Tinubu remarked, “I have accepted to continue to deliver on this service with the great men and women on this democratic journey, to serve our interest and build democratic values on the structure we inherited.”
Nigeria’s higher education landscape in need of total overhaul ...
WEBSep 13, 2023 · The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman has called for the total overhauling of the higher education system to put the universities and other tertiary institutions at par with others around the globe. Mamman made this known while declaring open the 8th edition of the “Libsense” Open Science Symposium in …
20 Fascinating Facts About Jibrin Ndace, the Newly Appointed …
WEBOct 19, 2023 · Mallam Ndace is the author of a trilogy on Nigeria’s counter-insurgency operations, including books titled “Walking the War Front with Lt. Gen. TY Buratai,” “Duty Call Under Buratai’s Command,” and “The Lonely Grave,” a collection of poems. He is happily married with children. In a historic appointment, Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace ...
Tinubu Forms Committee to Address Risk Management in Nigeria
WEBAug 30, 2024 · By Halimat Shittu. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has set up a committee tasked with assessing and managing the various risks confronting the nation. The Managing Director of the Bank of Industry, Dr. Olasupo Olusi, announced this development at the annual conference of the Chartered Risk Management Institute (CRMI) in …
ECOWAS Launches New Biometric Cards for Seamless Regional …
WEB3 days ago · By Tahir Ahmad. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to revolutionize travel among its member states with the introduction of a new Biometric Identity Card. This innovative card will replace the existing ECOWAS travel certificate and resident permit, facilitating hassle-free …
Makinde Extends Transportation Subsidy for Six Months
WEB3 days ago · October 1, 2024. By Halimat Shittu. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced a six-month extension of the transportation subsidy as part of the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) initiative. This announcement was made during a statewide broadcast on Tuesday, coinciding with Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day …
2023: Hamza Al-Mustapha wins AA presidential primary
WEBJune 9, 2022. 2023: Hamza Al-Mustapha wins AA presidential primary. NEWS DIGEST – Retired Maj. Hamza Al Mustapha, former Chief Security Officer, CSO, to late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, has clinched the Action Alliance, AA, presidential ticket for the 2023 general elections. Mr Al-Mustapha scored 506 votes to beat his only opponent ...
FG Empowers Youths with 2,000 CNG-Powered Tricycles
WEB2 days ago · October 1, 2024. By Tahir Ahmad. The Federal Government in a significant move to promote affordable transportation and empower Nigerian youths has handed over 2,000 compressed natural gas (CNG) powered tricycles to the National Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association …
Super Eagles Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye Joins Squad for Crucial …
WEBJun 6, 2024 · Late Wednesday night, Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye arrived in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, to join his teammates for the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic. Okoye’s timely arrival ensures that new head coach Finidi George has the full complement of his 23 …