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NDE reveals skill acquisition programmes for over 1000 youths in Gombe NDE logo NDE reveals skill acquisition programmes for over 1000 youths in Gombe The National Directorate of Employment on Friday equipped no fewer than 1,130 unskilled and unemployed Gombe youths in 30 different skill sets to address the state’s high level of unemployment rate. Speaking at the launch, NDE Director-General, Silas Agara, disclosed that the beneficiaries would be trained across 30 skill sets. Agara who was represented by the state Coordinator, Asmau Mawa, explained that 93,731 persons will be trained nationwide, adding that a minimum of 10 persons…

Rise in export earnings, Nigeria recorded N5.81tn trade surplus in Q3 NBS Rise in export earnings, Nigeria recorded N5.81tn trade surplus in Q3. Nigeria has recorded a trade surplus of N5.81tn in the third quarter of 2024, reflecting a remarkable rise in export earnings, according to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics. However, the surplus recorded in Q3 2024 is far lower than the N6.95tn trade surplus recorded in the previous quarter. The NBS in its foreign trade statistics report on Friday noted that Nigeria’s merchandise trade for the Q3 2024 was a total value of N35.16tn,…

Namibian open: Nigeria squash players, lively and productive National Sports Commission chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko Namibian open: Nigeria squash players, lively and productive. The National Sports Commission Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko has expressed his delight with the recent achievements of the Nigeria Squash Federation. We had it on record that the Federation has made significant strides since its return from a ban on non-contact sports, with notable successes in the Namibian Squash Open Championship. In a press statement signed by the Commission’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Kehinde Ajayi on Friday, said Ayomide Oladipupo emerged as the champion in…

Nigeria’s own First Lady, Remi Tinubu donates N50m to JABU best overall graduate First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu Nigeria’s own First Lady, Remi Tinubu donates N50m to JABU best overall graduate. The wife of President Bola Tinubu, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated ₦50 million to Joseph Ayo Babalola University as an endowment fund. The announcement was made during the university’s 15th convocation ceremony on Friday, where Tinubu was represented by Ekiti State First Lady, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji. Tinubu also received an honorary doctorate at the event. She said, “Today in my pursuit and support of education, I hereby donate a sum…

Port Harcourt refinery resumes export of its petroleum product Port Harcourt Refinery Port Harcourt refinery resumes export of its petroleum product. The just restored Port Harcourt refinery has commenced export of refined petroleum products, selling its first cargo of low sulfur straight-run fuel oil to Dubai-based Gulf Transport and Trading Limited. A report by a data and analysis company, Kpler, on Friday stated that the refinery started up its Coolant Distribution Unit 1 this week, with its estimates pinning operations at 20,000 barrels per day. It stated that the 60,000bpd facility, currently operating at 70 per cent capacity, sold its…

To tackle Cervical Cancer, FG commences HPV vaccination in N’Central, Nigeria HPV vaccination To tackle Cervical Cancer, FG commences HPV vaccination in N’Central, Nigeria. To tackle the menace of mortality rate of women in the North Central Zeo-political zone of the country, the Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced a vaccination exercise of young girls between the ages of 9 and 14 years in secondary schools across the region against the Human Papilloma Virus, which is responsible for cervical cancer in women. Human Papilloma Virus, which has led to the untimely death of many Nigerian women, is the most common…

PETROAN, Dangote in collaboration to make fuel available during festivity Dangote Refinery PETROAN, Dangote in collaboration to make fuel available during festivity The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria has partnered with Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals to ensure an uninterrupted supply of Premium Motor Spirit during the festive season and beyond. In a statement released by PETROAN’s National Public Relations Officer, Dr. Joseph Obele, on Friday in Abuja, the association announced the outcome of a business meeting held at the Dangote Refinery complex in Lagos earlier in the week. The meeting, which was led by PETROAN’s National President,…

Moghalu Requests African Leaders To Be Productive In Knowledge, Shift From GDP Kingsley Moghalu Moghalu Requests African Leaders To Be Productive In Knowledge, Shift From GDP President of the newly established African School of Governance (ASG), Kingsley Moghalu, has urged African leaders to attune their minds to the provision of potable water, effective education systems, and access to good healthcare for all which he described as the foundations of development. The former Central Bank Deputy Governor stressed the need for application of productive knowledge to drive development and not a fixation on Gross domestic Product (GDP). Moghalu, in a post…

Clean Up Your  Environment, MetroLagos Warns Island Residents Given Ultimatum Babajide Sanwo-Olu The Lagos State Government, through its relevant agencies, on Friday, issued a two-week ultimatum to residents of Lagos Island to clean up their environment. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the move aims at addressing growing environmental concerns, including blocked drainage systems, indiscriminate waste disposal, and illegal constructions. The agencies are Lagos State Building Control Agency, office of drainage services and water resources and office of environment services, both from the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources. Speaking at a sensitisation forum with the residents, the General…

Olori Atuwatse III to Host Prestigious Networking Dinner & Discussion Celebrating Leadership, Innovation, and Featuring a Tribute to Former Liberian Vice President Jewel Taylor Olori Atuwatse III to Host Prestigious Networking Dinner & Discussion Celebrating Leadership, Innovation, and Featuring a Tribute to Former Liberian Vice President Jewel Taylor Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, transformational speaker, lawyer, social entrepreneur, and founder of Elevate Africa, will host a highly anticipated Networking Dinner & Discussion at the iconic John Randle Centre, Onikan, Lagos. A Modern African Queen known for her visionary leadership and commitment to innovation and sustainable development,…