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Thirty-Nine skilled Artisans have been deployed from Benue State to Belarus-Eastern Europe under the international job placements programme. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Benue State Governor Tersoo Kula said, the initiative sponsored by the Federal Government is aimed at creating decent employment opportunities for Nigerians abroad. “The initiative which is the first of its kind, was borne from collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, the Benue State Government, the National Directorate of Employment, the Benue State Bureau of Entrepreneurship & Wealth Creation, and Enhanced Entrepreneurs Belarus Nig. Co. Ltd (EBNC),” Kula said. Speaking…
By O’tega Ogra Following renewed claims from certain Western voices, including United States Senator Ted Cruz and television host Bill Maher, alleging “Christian persecution” in Nigeria, O’tega Ogra, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Digital Engagement and Strategy, offers this measured response. It reflects the growing insistence within Africa’s largest democracy that its story will be told by its own citizens, not rewritten from abroad._ It is remarkable how quickly concern for Nigeria resurfaces whenever some in the West need a new stage for their moral theatre. This time a senator with a well-kept beard and a television comedian…
Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation Professor Joseph Utsev has initiated talks with the leadership of the House of Representatives to renew a partnership that will aid in addressing the country’s perennial flooding issues. The Minister recently met with the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Flood Management and Response in Abuja. In a statement by his Personal Assistant on Media and Publicity Terhemen Oraduen, Minister Utsev explained that such a partnership was crucial to enable the two arms of government to work collectively for effective flood mitigation and management in the country. He informed the committee that his ministry…
The Northern Nigeria Minority Group (NNMG), has called on Nigerians across ethnic, religious, and political divide to renew their faith, working collectively in strong unity towards building a Nigeria that truly fulfills the dreams and aspirations of the nation’s founding fathers. NNMG in a statement by its Convener Jacob Idi – Kakaki Bassange to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, commended President Bola Tinubu for his leadership choices and vision, which have placed Nigeria on the right path of progress. According to the group, “The NNMG also salute the courage and vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose policies and leadership…
It has long been agreed that humanity would have neither a past nor a future without libraries. In fact, libraries are often regarded as powerful instruments of knowledge. Carlos María Domínguez, an Argentine writer, once viewed the creation of a library as the shaping of a life rather than a mere gathering of books. A true library, he suggests, endures as a trusted community space, a refuge for imagination, and a living archive of human memory. A national library is the official library of a country, serving as the primary repository for its literature, historical records, and publications. It serves…
Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Sunday pledged that the celebration of the country’s 65th Independence anniversary serves as a strong reminder of greater responsibility, sacrifice, and unity. Governor Aiyedatiwa said no part of Omdo State under his leadership would be left out in the administration’s development plans for inclusive growth and enhanced security. The Ondo State Governor stated this during a thanksgiving service at the Chapel of the Annunciation, Archbishop Vining College of Theology, Oke-Emeso, Akure, to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. He who said governance for him had only just begun noted that “In the last several…
Love Legacy Chapel, headquartered in Middletown, New York, USA, regularly conducts outreach programmes for individuals in need of social support, including both employed and unemployed members of the surrounding communities. In this Sunday’s interview, Apostle (Dr.) William Shelders discusses the chapel’s intervention programmes with our correspondent. Q: We understand that your church provides special outreach services to its communities. Can you let us know how this works? Lovelegacy has a major outreach to the community, and our goal is to make sure that we are filling the gaps where community and government is not able to provide for the needs…
The Federal Government and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) have agreed to deepen cooperation in advancing training, innovation, and institutional development. The understanding was reached during a sideline high-level meeting between the Special Assistant to the President on Capacity Development Mr. Sadiq Rabiu, Ms. Michelle Gylle-Mcdonnough, UNITAR Executive Director and the UN Assistant Secretary-General at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York United States of America. Both leaders discussed ways of aligning joint initiatives with Nigeria’s national priorities and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with emphasis on building human capital, particularly…
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a major solid minerals company designed to accelerate industrialization, generate quality employment, attract new investment, and transform the state’s solid minerals into sustainable prosperity. Governor Sani stated this while speaking to journalists after a high-level sideline meeting at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States of America. “Today, we have also had a major agreement where we signed a deal with one of the major solid minerals companies. “Of course, it’s Nigerian-based. They are doing a lot of businesses around the…
Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has signed 10 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at revitalizing the Education, Health, Agriculture, Education, and other key sectors to strengthen the state’s economy and positively affect millions of lives. Governor Bago stated this on Friday when he hosted a high-level sideline event unveiling Niger State’s 30 year vision plan – New Niger Vision 2055 at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The event had the theme – Bridging The Gap: Subnational Development, Human Capital And Agricultural Transformation. “We just signed two MoUs. We are going to sign the third one…