Tinubu to depart for NetherlandsPresident Bola Tinubu is expected to depart Abuja for the Kingdom of the Netherlands on an official visit on Tuesday, April 23 This is contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. He said the visit, which was on the invitation of […]
Shettima optimistic on sustained Naira appreciation
Vice President Kashim Shettima says he is optimistic that the Naira would continue to appreciate against the Dollar. This is contained in a statement by the vice president’s Spokesperson, Mr Stanley Nkwocha, on Saturday. Nkwocha said the vice president made this known at a meeting with officials of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry […]
Tinubu signs students loans bill into law
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Student Loans, Access to Higher Education Repeal and Re-enactment Bill 2024 into law. The President while signing the bill, commended the National Assembly for accelerated passage of the bill. “We are determined to ensure that education is given the proper attention necessary for the country, including skills development programmes. […]
Gaza humanitarian situation worsening-Palestinian Ambassador
The Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria, Abdullah Abu Shawesh, says the humanitarian situation in Gaza is worsening. Shawesh made this known in a statement in Abuja. He quoted Josep Borrell Fontelles, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs as saying Gaza was “before the war the greatest open-air prison, today is the greatest open-air graveyard. “A graveyard […]
Acute food insecurity looming in Gaza-Palestinian Envoy
The Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria, Abdullah Abu Shawesh, has called on the need for more humanitarian aid to Gaza, to avert acute food insecurity. He made this known in a statement in Abuja. Shawesh while quoting the UN Secretary General António Guterres, said, “Palestinians in Gaza are enduring horrifying levels of hunger and suffering … […]
Palestinian Envoy to Nigeria calls for pressure to stop planned IDF expanded operations in Rafah
The Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Abdullah Abu Shawesh has called for more calls from the international community to stop planned IDF’s expanded operations in Rafa.S hawesh, made this known in a press statement in Abuja, said the operations would lead to more casualties, particularly children. The envoy, who expressed empathy with families of kidnapped […]
Why my Foundation gives free education to less privileged children-Oputa
The President and Founder, Gregory Oputa International Foundation, Dr Gregory Oputa, says the foundation offers free education to less privileged children as part of efforts to better their lives. He said the foundation was committed to its vision, adding that part of it was to ensure that less privileged Nigerian children were at par with […]
Palestinian Ambassador calls for more US commitment to end war in Gaza
The Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Abdullah Abu Shawesh has called on the US to show more commitment to bringing an end to the war in Gaza. Shawesh, who made this known on a press statement in Abuja, said the airdrop of food by the US was insignificant compared to the humanitarian situation in Gaza. […]
Int. Women’s Day: Senate commends women’s role in nation building
The Senate on Thursday commended the role of women in nation building. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, made this known as part of activities to commemorate International Women’s Day. While praying God to continue to protect women and keep them in good health, Akpabio said women played vital roles in the social, political, […]
Palestinian envoy decries humanitarian situation in Gaza, calls for more effort to end war
The Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Abdullah Abu Shawesh, decried the humanitarian situation in Gaza. The envoy, who made this known in a press statement in Abuja, called for more effort to bring an end to the war. He said the war had led to the death of many Palestinians as well as the destruction […]