In a major push for regional economic integration and stability, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has convened the 11th ECOWAS Convergence Council in Abuja, bringing together top financial leaders including Ministers of Finance and Central Bank Governors to further discuss plans for the highly anticipated Eco currency launch by 2027. This pivotal...
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NEMA NCZ JOINS THE VP SHETIMA AT LAFIA AS HE FLAGS OFF DISTRIBUTION OF RELIEF MATERIALS TO VICTIMS OF 2O24 FLOOD DISASTER IN NASARAWA STATE
The Vice president, Sen. Kashim Shetima who is also the Chairman, NEMA governing board, on Friday 3rd January 2025 flagged off the distribution of relief materials to the victims of 2024 flood disaster at Lafia, the Nassarawa State capital. Sen.Shetima said the Federal Government under the leadership of president Bola Ahmed Tinibu is committed to...
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NIGERIA’S 64TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY
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Joint Security Meeting in Abuja
From elephants to pangolins, these iconic species represent Nigeria’s natural wealth. Yet, illegal logging and poaching threaten their survival. Urgent action is needed to protect our natural heritage and the vital roles these animals play in our ecosystems. Let’s join forces to combat wildlife crime and say no to illegal bushmeat. By reporting these crimes,...
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USE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS FOR TRANSFORMATION OF LIVES, APRA TO MEMBERS ON WORLD PR DAY
The African Public Relations Association (APRA) has called on its members to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and associated technologies for insights towards transformation of lives, the PR industry and contemporary life, with a caveat for ethical and responsible use of AI. This advice came in a message sent to members of the continental body by its...
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Halilu Awarded Royal African Young Leadership Award
A week after receiving the Engineering and Innovation meritorious award at the Nigerian Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS), the Executive Vice Chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Royal African Young Leadership Award’ by the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial...
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Democracy Day: Of what benefit to starving Nigerians?
By Bolanle BOLAWOLEturnpot@gmail.com 07052631058 Last week Wednesday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marked the second Democracy Day in office. Ordinarily it ought to have been an occasion of great celebration for Tinubu in particular for his pro-democracy credentials and the role he played, known and unknown, to shift Democracy Day from May 29 to June 12....
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Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris Congratulates Newly-Elected APRA Executives
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has felicitated the newly-elected Executive Council of the African Public Relations Association (APRA), elected at the 35th APRA Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire from May 13- 18, 2024. The Minister, also a Fellow of APRA, acknowledged the...
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KWSG Meets Stakeholders, State Working Committee on Food Security
The Kwara State Government has met with relevant stakeholders and the State Working Committee on food security for the purpose of stepping up agricultural production capacity in the state. The meeting is part of the move to deliberate on the strategy to improve the food production, strengthening the capacity of farmers and development of the...
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Nigeria, Ghana, others had a decline in data and Voice services due to Cable Cut Undersea along African West Coast – NCC
According to a statement recently released by the Nigerian Communications Commission NCC, It was reported that many West African countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, and Cote d’Ivoire, have experienced a decline in data and fixed telecom services due to a combination of cable cuts that have caused equipment problems on the main undersea cables along...