The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied claims that it is investigating Ecobank Nigeria and Ecobank Transnational Inc. Specialised Resolutions Company (ETISRC) for alleged extortion. In response to a statement titled ‘Central Bank of Nigeria investigating allegations of extortion at Ecobank Nigeria,’ the CBN clarified that it is not […]
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How we planned to create 6,000 jobs in Anambra’
Technoserve’s Program Manager for the Nigerian Plastic Solutions Activity (NPSA), Benneth Obasiohia, has said that the partnership with Anambra State Government to address packaging waste pollution is expected to create 6,000 indirect jobs in Anambra’. Obasiohia stated this at a one-day Anambra Plastic Waste Recycling Stakeholders workshop organised in collaboration […]
We shall only pass reasonable power costs to Nigerians – NERC boss
The Commissioner in charge of consumer affairs with the National Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, Aisha Mahmud has disclosed that the commission which has the critical responsibility of tariff setting will always ensure that while setting prices, only prudent costs are passed to the electricity consumers. She spoke in Calabar during […]
Five Die, Others Missing As Boat Capsizes In Jigawa.
Five persons have died in a canoe accident in Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The incident happened at about noon on Thursday when the canoe carrying twenty passengers capsized while crossing the Gamoda River near Nahuce village. In a statement, the Jigawa State Police Command said upon receiving […]
Nigerian Govt suspends plan to sell 50kg bags of rice to civil servants.
The Federal Government has suspended the plan to sell subsidised 50kg bags of rice to civil servants for N40,000. Newsmen reports that the decision was made known in a circular titled, ‘Withdrawal of Internal Circular on Sale of Subsidized Rice to Public Servants’, signed by the night Permanent Secretary of […]
Amnesty Knocks Security Agents Over NLC HQ Raid.
Global rights group Amnesty International has condemned the invasion of the Abuja headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) by state-backed security operatives. In a statement, the Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, said “the raid by security personnel undermines workers’ rights to organise, bargain collectively and take industrial […]
NAWOJ, FRSC to Join Forces to Save Lives in Anambra.
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Anambra State Chapter, has sought a collaborative partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to promote road safety in the state. Led by Chairperson Comrade Tochukwu Ifejika, the group visited the FRSC to welcome the new Sector Commander, CC Joyce Nnennaya Alexander, […]
Ohanaeze urges protesters to engage govt in dialogue.
Nigerians participating in the ongoing nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest must now refrain from the reactive pose of protesting and assume the response stance of engaging constructively with the government. The acting National Youth Leader of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu gave the advice while speaking with newsmen on the ongoing protests. […]
ASCRIC Quarterly Review Meeting for Q2: Advancing Child Rights Implementation in Anambra State
Awka, August 6, 2024 ASCRIC Quarterly Review Meeting for Q2: Advancing Child Rights Implementation in Anambra State By OJ Udemezue The Anambra State Child’s Rights Law Implementation Committee (ASCRIC), in partnership with the Anambra State Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, supported by International IDEA, convened its quarterly review meeting […]
Anaocha Solution Kitchen Set To Boost Local Economy
In Anaocha, Igwe Michael Okpala of Akwaeze has launched the Anaocha Solution Kitchen to boost the local economy. This new skill acquisition center aims to create job opportunities and was blessed by Igwe Okpala, who urged participants to excel. The program, initiated by Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, was inaugurated by […]