Anambra to hold LG elections after 10 year hiatus

The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) has announced that local government elections in Anambra State will be held on 28 September. This was disclosed in a circular signed by the Chairperson of the ANSIEC, Genevieve Osakwe, on Monday. “The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission wishes to inform all registered political parties and the general … [Read more…]

Nnaji reiterates FG’s committment to addressing manpower gap in renewable energy sector

Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji

…as  Ododo Lays Foundation For Barefoot Renewable Energy Academy in Kogi Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing the manpower gap in the renewable energy (RE) industry. The minister gave the reassurance yesterday at the groundbreaking ceremony for the establishment of Barefoot Renewable Energy College … [Read more…]

JUST-IN: WAEC releases 2024 WASSCE results

The West African Examinations Council has announced the release of the results for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination for candidates of 2024. The results were made available to candidates on Monday, according to a post by the examination body on X, PACESETTER reports. The post reads: “The West African Examinations Council is pleased … [Read more…]

NJC tipped to meet this week on CJN Ariwoola’s retirement, replacement

Barring any unforeseen development, the National Judicial Council (NJC)  will  meet this week on happenings in the Judiciary, particularly the imminent exit of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Justice Ariwoola is billed to formally vacate office on August 22 upon attaining a retirement age of 70 years. He became CJN … [Read more…]

After Ndume’s apology to APC, party, senate leadership begin moves to reinstate him as Chief Whip

The ruling All Progressives Congress has begun consultations with the leadership of the Senate to facilitate the reinstatement of Senator Ali Ndume as the Chief Whip. The move comes one month after Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, was relieved of the position for repeated public criticisms of President Bola Tinubu and the ruling APC. … [Read more…]

German Govt, Business Community in Enugu for Economic Cooperation

…Laud improved ease of doing business …Target agricultural, energy, trade and investment opportunities …Nigerian economy can only grow from the states – Mbah The government of Germany has expressed its eagerness to strengthen economic cooperation with the government and people of Enugu State, especially in the areas of agriculture, energy, trade and investment. The industrial … [Read more…]

Abia’s Resources Won’t Be Stolen Under My Watch – Gov. Otti

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has vowed that no Kobo from the resources of Abia state will be stolen under his administration. Governor Otti stated this at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Eastern Nigeria Union Conference Headquarters, Ayaba Umueze, Aba while declaring open the 4th Pastors’ Kids Association Convention 2024 with the theme, “Advancing … [Read more…]

Tinubu Engages Innoson Motors CEO To Advance CNG Initiatives

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with the Chief Executive Officer of Innoson Motors, Innocent Chukwuma to further advance Nigeria’s Compressed Natural Gas-powered Vehicles initiative. The CEO Innoson Motors, Mr Chukwuma made this known to State House Correspondents after he met with President Tinubu. Mr Chukwuma also said that the government is presently strengthening it’s … [Read more…]