Newscenter Media News Strives to meet N52.4b IGR target The Abia State government, yesterday, disbursed N1 billion interest-free revolving loans to 9,200 nano and micro business operators drawn from the 17 councils of state. This …
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Six Nigerians bag British Council, Cambridge awards
The British Council, in collaboration with Cambridge International Examinations, has recognised the outstanding achievements of six pupils from three secondary schools in Nigeria. The pupils bagged the ‘Top in …
Read More »NASFA graduates 405 soldiers from The Gambia, Cameroon
Nigerian Army School of Finance and Administration (NASFA) has graduated 405 armed forces personnel, including armed forces personnel from The Gambia and Cameroon in its Second Quarter Course. The special guest, Chief …
Read More »Aliyu delivers energy transition lecture at Oriental News summit
The Acting Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Abubakar Aliyu, will be addressing key energy professionals and other government officials on …
Read More »Diasporans target $100,000 for health, education
Esan sons and daughters in North America, under the aegis of Esan World Congress (EWC), United States/Canada, are set to raise $100,000 for its Healthcare and Educational Empowerment programmes in Nigeria. …
Read More »Appeal Court affirms Ododo as Kogi governor
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has affirmed Ahmed Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the validly elected governor of Kogi state. A three-member panel, in …
Read More »Moreplex boss rallies support for Pay TV sector, hails Reps
The CEO of Moreplex TV, Mr John Okorocha, has applauded the House of Representatives for asking the Federal Consumer Protection Commission to halt the unfair practices against leading local investors …
Read More »Rotary shares disease prevention materials to mothers, children
Rotary Club of Falomo and that of Mushin Metropolitan, in collaboration with PWAN Max and Adept Lessor Limited, yesterday, distributed disease prevention materials to over 100 pregnant women. Similarly, over …
Read More »89 years after christening, Olakulehin mounts Olubadan throne today
Today, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin officially ascends to the throne as the Olubadan of Ibadan land. In this piece, LAOLU AFOLABI highlights the monarch’s humble beginnings, his journey to the throne, …
Read More »Stakeholders urge Livestock Development Ministry to address food insecurity
Agribusiness stakeholders, including the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Commercial Dairy Ranchers Association of Nigeria, have demanded that the newly created Ministry of Livestock Development address food …
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