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August 21, 2024
Shettima seeks stronger economic, social ties with Tanzania
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has called for strengthened cooperation between Nigeria and Tanzania in shared aspirations for continental growth and unity.
Shettima made the call on Tuesday when he received former Tanzanian President, Jakaya Kikwete…
Anti-corruption institutions vow to recover W/Africa’s stolen assets
The Network of National Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa (NACIWA), has vowed to recover all the region’s stolen assets taken to the western world with interest paid on them.
The President of NACIWA, Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, said this in a…
NCS, AfCFTA partner to boost intra-African trade
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has announced plans to partner with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to enhance intra-African trade.
Mr Pius Akutah, NSC Chief Executive Officer, made this known during a courtesy visit to the Nat…
Tinubu urges ECOWAS to ratify, implement anti-corruption protocol
President Bola Tinubu on Monday called on the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) to ratify and fully implement the ECOWAS Protocol Against Corruption.
Tinubu, represented by the Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the call at the 6th…
Sexagenarian in court over alleged theft of 4 bottles of wine
A 62-year-old man, Sunday Adesoye, was docked in a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ado-Ekiti on Wednesday, over alleged stealing of four bottles of Cousins red wine worth N27,000 .
The police charged Adesoye, whose address was not provided with theft.
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Impact of UN Women programmes visible, says Gov. Sani
Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has commended the gender-responsive procurement, peace, security and capacity building initiatives by the UN Women, saying their impacts were visible.
The governor gave the commendation on Tuesday during the UN Women Op…
Centre partners education board on geriatric caregivers training
The National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) in collaboration with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTC) has trained 28 geriatric caregivers in social care skills.
Dr Emem Omokaro, the NSCC Director-General (D-G), speaking at the training …
Unity, pathway to sustainable development in Africa – Ex-Tanzanian president
Unity in Africa is a transformative pathway to achieving sustainable development, former President of Tanzania, Dr Jakaya Kikwete, has said.
Kikwete said this while delivering a Graduation Lecture for the Participants of the National Defence College…
FRSC, NAN partner to tackle road crashes
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it is intensifying its partnership with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to tackle Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) across the 36 states and the FCT.
The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Malam Shehu Mohammed, said this when …
U.S. partners Nigeria on Chemical Weapons Convention for ECOWAS- Envoy
The U.S. government said on Wednesday that it would work closely with Nigeria to lead a conversation on the implementation of a Chemical Weapons Convention for ECOWAS.
Mallory Stewart, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Arms Control, Deter…