Guinea Unveils $20 Billion Mega Projects, Seeks Nigerian Investment

Guinea Unveils $20 Billion Mega Projects, Seeks Nigerian Investment

By Zainab Bakare The Guinean Ambassador to Nigeria, Siaka Cissoko, says Guinea is currently executing mega projects valued at about 20 billion dollars, calling on Nigerian companies to take advantage of the investment opportunities. Ambassador Cissoko made the disclosure while receiving members of the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DICAN) who paid a courtesy visit to the Guinean Embassy in Abuja. He said, “As I speak to you, there is […]

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Governor Ododo Unveils Mining Equipment as Kogi Secures 15 Mining Licenses

By Chinedu Echianu Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has officially unveiled the state’s new mining equipment as he announced the acquisition of fifteen mining license by the Kogi state government. Governor Ododo made the announcement during the official unveiling of the state's new mining equipment at the Muhammadu Buhari Square in Lokoja on Friday. A statement signed by Ismaila Isah, Special Adviser on Media to the Governor said the […]

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General

Former President Jonathan Wins 2025 Sunhak Peace Prize

By: Bukola Adetinuyo Former President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has made history once again, becoming first African leader to receive the prestigious 2025 Sunhak Peace Founder’s Prize. The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, in a congratulatory message, describes the award as a fitting recognition of Jonathan’s unwavering commitment to peace and democratic governance. In a statement by the Media Adviser to […]

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Education

Expert Urges Policy Shift to Harness Indigenous Agricultural Practices

By: Bukola Adetinuyo A Professor of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production at the University of Abuja, Clement Alawa, has issued a strong call for the Nigerian government to overhaul agricultural policies by integrating indigenous knowledge systems into mainstream livestock production frameworks. Delivering the institution’s 46th inaugural lecture titled “Bridging Worlds: Blending Indigenous Knowledge and Modern Practices for Sustainable Livestock Production,” Prof Alawa, argued that Nigeria’s current dependence on imported models […]

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Navy Holdings Warns Public Over Fraudulent Estate Agents

Oluwakemi Kindness The Navy Holdings Limited (NHL) on Thursday cautioned Nigerians against engaging third party as agent on its properties at Lake View Estate, Navy Town Asokoro. This is as it refutes a trending video on online platforms by some unscrupulous elements trying to swindle unsuspecting Nigerians of their hard earned money over the said properties. Speaking in a statement on Thursday, the Public Relations Office for the Group Managing […]

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Labour Party Faction Alerts INEC Over Alleged Illegal Gubernatorial Primaries

By Chinedu Echianu The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) has raised an alarm with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), over what it describes as an "illegal" gubernatorial primary being conducted by the caretaker committee of the party under the leadership of Senator Nenadi Usman. The caretaker committee had earlier announced its intention to review the gubernatorial primaries held by the Abure faction, which produced George Moghalu […]

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DG NILDS, Prof Sulaiman Hails Appointment of Kwara APC Chairman

By Chinedu Echianu The Director General National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman has congratulated the Kwara State APC Chairman, Sunday Fagbemi as the newly appointed Chairman Governing Board of the National Cereals Research Institute, (NCRI) Badeggi, Niger State. In a congratulatory message contained in a statement issued on Thursday by his Media Aide Mohammad Abdulkadri, Professor Sulaiman appreciated President Bola Tinubu for considering Fagbemi deserving […]

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Customs CG Gets “Public Service Person of the Year” Award

Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi has been awarded the "Public Service Person of the Year 2024". The award which recognises his performance as Customs CG, was presented to him at the 17th edition of the Leadership Conference and Awards in Abuja. A statement on Wednesday by Customs spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada, the Leadership Group, organisers of the event, states Adeniyi was selected after a process that assessed […]

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NILDS DG Mourns Olofa of Offa’s Mother, Ex-Lawmaker Bio Jafar

Oluwakemi Kindness The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has expressed his condolences to the Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Mohammed Gbadamosi Esuwoye II, on the passing of his mother, Hawawu Awele Gbadamosi. According to a statement by his media adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, Professor Sulaiman describs the late Hawawu as a virtuous woman who lived an impactful life devoted to the […]

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