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By Emamuzo Iboma In a bold move to promote women’s economic empowerment through accessible credit, the Federal Government-backed Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) has distributed tricycles to 40 women in Rivers State under its Queen Rider Programme. The distribution ceremony, held in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, is part of CREDICORP’s broader strategy to empower 3,700…
By Israel Adebiyi As part of efforts to rid Edo State of illicit drugs and traffickers, the state Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has raided Ihama Road, in Benin, and other drug flashpoints. The crackdown culminated in the arrest of 46 suspects, the seizure of nearly 40,000 kilograms of assorted illicit…
By Emamuzo Iboma A devastating incident in Lagos has claimed the life of a 9-year-old boy, Chinemerem, who was electrocuted in the Ilasamaja area. According to reports, Chinemerem and another individual, Qudus, came into contact with an exposed electric wire at their home. The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 10, when both victims were shocked…
The Economic Communities of West Africa States (ECOWAS) on Friday said it has set aside €4.5 million to support the implementation of home grown school feeding in primary schools across the West African region. The Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, ECOWAS Commission, represented by the Director Agriculture and Rural Development, Alain Traore, stated this…
By Uko Okon The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has arrested two suspected vandals and recovered stolen items in Uyo metropolis. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, in Uyo on Monday. According to the statement, the suspects were apprehended on June 29 along Ndiya Street…
The lawmaker representing Enugu North, Senator Okey Ezea, has died in Lagos State while receiving medical treatment. Ezea’s death was announced in a statement on Wednesday by the lawmaker’s son, Jideofor Ezea. He said the lawmaker died on Tuesday night after a brief illness. “As we mourn this painful loss, we respectfully request prayers for…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The union made the decision following a National Executive Council meeting held on Sunday at the University of Abuja. The national president of ASUU, Prof. Chris Piwuna made this known in a copy of strike action he personally…
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit challenging the Rivers State emergency rule. The suit, filed by Belema Briggs and four others, sought to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of the emergency. Justice Omotosho ruled that the plaintiffs lacked the legal standing to institute the case. The judge…
Federal Ministry of Environment Builds Journalists’ Capacity on Improved Climate change Reporting By Ekemini Simon The Federal Ministry of Environment through the Department of Climate Change and with support from the European Union has trained select journalists from Southern part of Nigeria for improved reporting on climate change. The three-day capacity-building workshop, which was held…
Nigerian, other African exporters and entrepreneurs are set to benefit from a new package of United Kingdom (UK) trade reforms which was unveiled on Friday. Known as the Trade for Development, it was designed to simplify access to the UK market and strengthen economic ties between the UK and developing countries. Upgrades include simplified rules…