Tomi Lala

The Supreme Court on Monday in Abuja affirmed the nomination of Dr Dauda Lawal-Dare as the properly nominated governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party PDP in Zamfara State for the March 11 governorship election. The Apex Court in a unanimous judgment of a 5-man panel of Justices of the Court dismissed an appeal brought…

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Governor Adeleke celebrates brother, Dr Deji Adeleke at 66

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has eulogized the Chairman of Pacific Holdings, Dr. Deji Tajudeen Adeleke as one of the finest and most compassionate human being ever known to him, describing his 66th birthday as a moment of reflection and celebration. Governor Adeleke who relished the blessings that Dr. Adeleke represents…

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NISS seeks collaboration with NCC to improve National security

National Institute of Security Studies (NISS) has engaged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to advance strategic collaboration that would enhance the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICTs) towards improving national security. Speaking during a visit to the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta at the NCC’s Head Office in Abuja…

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Time for Africa to feed itself – Dakar 2 summit takes Africa’s food agenda forward

Thirty-four African heads of state and government along with scores of ministers and international partners came together in Dakar to mobilise investment and move forward plans to harness Africa’s immense agricultural potential. There was firm agreement that Africa should set the bar much higher than simply becoming self-sufficient in food production at the Feed Africa:…

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NAIRA POLICY: Improved scrutiny should be intensified by the CBN, EFCC, NFIU to track bank officials, estate managers – HEDA

Following the invalidation of the restrictions on the old Naira notes under the Naira redesign policy by the Supreme Court on Friday, The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has charged the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Economic Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) to clamp down on illicit funds flow transactions by corrupt…

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OPEC Fund, UNCDF sign agreement to enhance access to efficient, sustainable energy solutions valued at USD 1M

UNCDF in ActionOPEC Fund and UNCDF Sign Agreement to Enhance Access to Efficient & Sustainable Energy Solutions Valued at USD 1 MillionAgreement Signed in Doha, Qatar at the 5th UN Conference on Least Developed Countries (LDC5) The OPEC Fund for Development (OPEC Fund) and the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) today signed a grant agreement…

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