Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has praised the dedication of ECOWAS leaders in their efforts to reform economic diplomacy in West Africa, aiming to create a sub-region that benefits all. Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima at a dinner for delegates attending the West African Economic Summit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tinubu highlighted initiatives like the […]
Day: June 22, 2025
Mining: FG Backs Establishment of Plant with $400M FDI Projection
Abuja: The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has announced the Federal Government’s support for the construction of a plant in Nasarawa State. The plant is projected to generate more than 10,000 jobs nationwide, with a forecast of $400 million in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). According to News Agency of Nigeria, the project […]
NSSF Table Tennis Championships Kick Off in Lagos
Lagos: The maiden edition of the Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF) National Table Tennis Championships is set to commence on Monday at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. This two-day event will feature students from various regions of the country competing for honors as part of the NSSF’s ongoing efforts to revive grassroots sports and identify […]
TCN Restores Electricity to Northeastern States
Abuja: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the successful restoration of normal bulk electricity supply to the Northeastern part of the country. This development follows the reconnection of the 330kV and 132kV Jos-Bauchi-Gombe transmission lines. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, explained that the […]
Pension Consultants Back Gratuity Reintroduction, Seek Legal Backing
Abuja: Mr Ivo Takor, Director, Centre for Pension Rights Advocacy, has commended the proposed reintroduction of gratuity payments under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). Takor, while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, said this was a welcome development, noting that the initiative be guided by legal, inclusive, and equitable principles. According […]