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  • Earthquake: ACCI Commiserates With Republic of Turkey, Syria Over Disaster

    Earthquake: ACCI Commiserates With Republic of Turkey, Syria Over Disaster

    Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) had commiserated with the Republic Turkey and Syria over the earthquake that rocked both countries in the early hours of Monday leaving thousands dead. The 7.8-magnitude earthquake was said to have hit the town of Pazarcik Turkey, near Gaziantep, a border community with Syria and has injured so […]

  • Nigeria Attains 100% Broadband Penetration

    Nigeria Attains 100% Broadband Penetration

    President Muhammadu Buhari says that the Federal Government has achieved 100 per cent broadband penetration across Nigeria. The president said this in Abuja on Tuesday at a Digital Economy Conference tagged: “Promoting a Vibrant Digital Economy, A Catalyst for Economic Growth in Nigeria”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the conference was organised […]

  • Nigerian Chambers Of Commerce Dispute Resolution Center Launched The Prince Adetokunbo Kayode San National Inter-University Moot Arbitration Competition

    Nigerian Chambers Of Commerce Dispute Resolution Center Launched The Prince Adetokunbo Kayode San National Inter-University Moot Arbitration Competition

    Nigerian Chambers of Commerce Dispute Resolution Center (NCC-DRC) as part of its mandate to promote and support amicable settlement of commercial disputes, has launched “The Prince Adetokunbo Kayode SAN National Inter-University Moot Arbitration Competition” for Nigerian Law Students. The virtual event held on 31st January 2023 and drew attendance from mediators, arbitrators, conciliators, students and […]

  • Okonjo-Iweala, Pantami, Otunba Adebayo, Others to Attend NACCIMA Digital Economy Conference

    Okonjo-Iweala, Pantami, Otunba Adebayo, Others to Attend NACCIMA Digital Economy Conference

    The Director General, World Trade Centre, Dr Nogozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Aliyu Pantami, the Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Trade, Industry and Investment (FMITI), Otunba Niyi Adebayo, Honourable Minister Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development (FMWASD), Mrs. Pauline Tallen, OFR and Afrexim Bank President, Prof. Benedict Oramah among […]

  • Partnership: Prof Na’Allah Inaugurates Boards of Entrepreneurship Studies

    Partnership: Prof Na’Allah Inaugurates Boards of Entrepreneurship Studies

    The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja (UofA), Prof. Adulrasheed Na’Allah, on Wednesday virtually inaugurated members of the Board of Centre for Entrepreneurship Studies of the institution. The inauguration was to strengthen the synergy between industry players and academia. The newly inaugurated Board members who are stakeholders in the private sector are; the President of […]

  • Deep Sea Port Completion Indicates FG’s Effective Policy Implementation

    Deep Sea Port Completion Indicates FG’s Effective Policy Implementation

    The Nigeria Export Processing Authority (NEPZA) has said that the completion of the Deep-Sea Port in record period of four years was indication of Federal Government’s continued effective policy implementation. Prof. Adesoji Adesugba made the remark on Tuesday in Abuja in a special congratulatory message to the president, free zone investors, and to all relevant […]

  • WHO to inaugurates TB Vaccine Accelerator Council

    WHO to inaugurates TB Vaccine Accelerator Council

    The Director General of the World Health Organisation, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, on Tuesday, announced plans to establish a new TB Vaccine Accelerator Council. Dr Ghebreyesus, who said this at a high-level panel on TB at the World Economic Forum, noted that the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tuberculosis services had brought the urgency […]

  • Gov. Adeleke celebrates Baba Akande on his birthday

    Gov. Adeleke celebrates Baba Akande on his birthday

    The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Monday celebrated the former governor of the state, Chief Adul-Kareem Adebisi Akande, on the occasion of his 84th birthday. Governor Adeleke who praised the elder statesman as a practical demonstration of patriotism and dedication to public service, said his birthday is a moment to thank […]

  • Veteran Nollywood Actor, Papa Ajasco, Is Dead

    Veteran Nollywood Actor, Papa Ajasco, Is Dead

    Femi Ogunrombi, who is popular for his comic role in Wale Adenuga’s Comedy series, Papa Ajasco, was confirmed dead by Shaibu Husseini, a Theatre practitioner. The details given by Husseini is somehow sketchy, he however, confirmed that the seasoned Thespian kicked the bucket on Saturday, January 14, 2023.According to Husseini, he narrated via his social […]