6 h. ago Daisy Danjuma, Tumaka, Salami Endorse ‘Leading In A Storm’ For Public, Private Sector Leaders

A trio of respected voices from business, academia, and communications, respectively, have endorsed “Leading in a Storm”, the new book by Dr. Dakuku Peterside, calling it a practical and timely guide for leaders navigating disruption across sectors. The book’s practicality ensures its immediate applicability to leaders’ roles, making it a valuable resource in today’s uncertain […]

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8 d. ago Nigeria’s Education Sector Is In Trouble, Says JAMB Panel Chair Epelle

The chairman of the Special Committee on Examination Infractions set up by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Dr Jake Epelle, has said the Nigeria’s education sector was in trouble. Epelle, who is also the head of TAF Foundation, said this when he appeared on Channels Television’s current affairs programme, ‘Politics Today’ on Monday […]

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8 d. ago Bauchi Govt Renews Commitment To Transform Solid Minerals Sector

Bauchi State government has reiterated its commitment to transforming the solid minerals sector to boost revenue generation, create jobs and enhance the security of mining communities across the state. The state commissioner for Natural Resources Development, Hon. Mohammed Maiwada Bello, disclosed this during a live phone-in programme taggedL ‘Scorecard’, which was organised by the Ministry […]

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8 d. ago Afrinvest Unveils 20th Edition Of Nigerian Banking Sector Report

In celebrating its 30th anniversary, Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited will unveil the 20th edition of its flagship Nigerian Banking Sector Report. The report, themed ‘ACT-BOLD: Turbocharging Nigeria to A New Growth Frontier’, highlights the need for extraordinary reforms and strategic investments to position Nigeria as a competitive player in the global economy. Speaking ahead of […]

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1 week ago Cross River Initiates Reforms To Strengthen Education Sector

The Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Prof Stephen Odey, yesterday announced reforms to the operation of private and public schools saying that the reforms are aimed at strengthening the state’s education sector. The reforms were unveiled during a meeting with proprietors of private schools at the West African People’s Institute (WAPI) in Calabar. The […]

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1 week ago Nigeria, China Strengthen Ties On Development Of Marine Sector

The Nigerian government and the People’s Republic of China have agreed to partner on projects and polices for the development of the Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy sector. This was revealed when the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola received the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. […]

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1 week ago NASENI: Revolutionising Transport Sector Through Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is working at putting Nigeria in the map of countries that have embarked on the manufacturing of the all-important zero-emission electric vehicles (EVs) that is revolutionizing the transport sector. The advent of electric vehicle technology propelled global transition to sustainable and cost-effective transportation away from fossil […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu’s Government Will Transform Nigerian Sports Sector – Dare

A former minister of Youth and Sports Development and now special adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Chief Sunday Dare, has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to grassroots sports development and the future of the Nigerian sports industry. Dare made this declaration at the opening of the ongoing 9th National Youth Games […]

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2 w. ago Private Sector Records 54.2 Points On Sustained Improvement In Business Activity

The Nigerian private sector continued to expand in August, driven by improved customer demand and softer inflationary pressures. The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 54.2. The growth was fueled by sharper increases in output and new orders, with firms reporting stronger customer demand and a greater willingness to commit to new projects, according to […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s Creative Sector To Grow To $13.6bn By 2028 – Report

A report by Rome Business School Nigeria has recognised the Nigerian entertainment industry as a ‘global model for export’, valued at $9 billion in 2023 and projected to grow to $13.6 billion by 2028. The report highlights the industry’s significant contribution to Nigeria’s economy, including Nollywood’s production of over 2,500 films annually and Afrobeats’ global […]

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2 w. ago FUTATH CMD Harps On Training, Service Delivery In Health Sector

The chief medical director (CMD) of the Federal University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Akure (FUTATH), Prof Segun Ojo, has said there is an urgent need to keep raising the standard of training, research and service delivery in the institution and others to be able to contribute meaningfully to solving the health challenges of the nation. […]

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2 w. ago Maritime Academy Trains 4,775 Seafarers, Dockworkers Through Simulator

The Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, on Thursday said it will train 4,775 Seafarers and Dockworkers for the nation’s maritime sector by 2024. LEADERSHIP reports that the Seafarers engaged in various simulator-based short courses, such as Ship Manoeuvring Simulator & Bridge Teamwork (SMSBT), Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), General Operators Certificate (GOC) […]

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2 w. ago Research Crucial To Solving Oil, Gas Sector Challenges – PENGASSAN

Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has stressed the need for industry-driven research and targeted capacity building in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. During an inspection of the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies in Kaduna, PENGASSAN president, Festus Osifo, said the institution’s academic and training programmes could close the country’s […]

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2 w. ago Uzodimma To Partner Globacom On Digital Economy, Fibre Connectivity In Imo

Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, has expressed his willingness to partner Globacom  to enhance digital economy   as well as fibre connectivity services for the state’s digital city. Governor Uzodinma made the remarks  when he received Globacom’s Enterprise Business Group  in Owerri, where he described the telecom giant as a “market leader” in the sector […]

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3 w. ago ‘Resign, Join Private Sector If You Want Higher Salaries’, Activist Tells Political Office

The founder of Follow The Money, Hamzat Lawal, has stated that Nigerian politicians holding public offices who are seeking an increase in their salaries should resign and join the private sector. Lawal stated this on Thursday while speaking Channel Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’ in reaction to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission’s (RMAFC) plan […]

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3 w. ago Telecom Sector Tariff Has Increased Investment In Nigeria – NCC Boss

The Executive Vice Chairman/ CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, has stated that the recent tariff hike by telecom service providers has created massive investment opportunities for the Nigerian telecoms sector. The NCC boss stated this during an interactive session with the media on Tuesday in Abuja. Although specific figures are […]

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3 w. ago Shippers’ Council, NAPTIP launch maritime war on human trafficking

By Steve Agbota The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Akutah, has advocated inter-agency and multi-sectoral collaborations to combat the rising incidents of human trafficking and stowaways in the nation’s marine and blue economy sector. He stated this while receiving in his Abuja office the leadership of the National Agency […] The post Shippers’ Council, NAPTIP launch maritime war on human trafficking appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago NIPCO tasks employees on selfless service amid challenges in downstream sector

Amid challenges in the downstream sector of the economy, NIPCO Plc, an integrated downstream operator in Nigeria’s hydrocarbon industry, has tasked its employees to increase their efforts, as the organisation aims to be a leader in the oil and gas sector for the good of all stakeholders. Managing director/CEO of the company, Suresh Kumar, speaking […] The post NIPCO tasks employees on selfless service amid challenges in downstream sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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