Balancing Merit and Representation: Kogi’s Turn to Lead NIWA for Sustainable Waterways By Abu Micheal. The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, has the mandate to manage, develop and regulate Nigeria’s 3,000 km of inland waterways (Niger, Benue, creeks, lagoons). The core functions of NIWA include; Regulation and Safety; Vessel licensing, standards enforcement as well as accident…
In line with the directive of the National body of the Labour Party, new executives of the Party have been chosen in Kogi State at a State Affirmation Congress held at the event Hall of the Hilltop Hotel, Lokoja. Alh. Suleiman Abdul was returned as the Party’s State Chairman, Secretary – Umar Abubakar, Assistant Secretary…
BY: Adeleye Oluwafemi Godwin (Prof. Femi The mantra of “Mopamuro Lokan” is a deliberate action and conscious efforts to break the shackles and shambles of political inequality that has besieged and throng our political terrain with emphasis on “Yagba Federal Constituency” comprising of Yagba West, Yagba East and Mopamuro LGA’s respectively. One of the core…
Lokoja Tech Hub, Brainpals Wants Stakeholders to Support Future Generations With ‘Tomorrow’s’ Skills A technology hub in Lokoja the Capital of Kogi State, Brainpals has urged parents, political leaders, caregivers and other Stakeholders to equip their wards and dependants with Skills of the future. The Chief Technology Officer and Proprietor of Brainpals, Mr. Famous Emeka…
Southern Borno: Zulum Visits Gwoza, Askir-Uba, Reviews Security Strategy … Deploys 11 Teachers to Federal College, Moves to Bridge Skills Gap Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Thursday, undertook an official visit to Gwoza and Askira-Uba local government areas in the southern part of Borno State. The visit followed coordinated attacks by Boko…
NSUK Faculty of Law Hosts Arbitration Training for Future Dispute Resolution Experts By Roseline Okafor, Nasarawa The Nasarawa University, Keffi, recently played host to an arbitration training program aimed at equipping participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to become associate members of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), UK. The training, which was held…
In his effort to advance Kogi State’s economic transformation, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has sent a delegation to the People’s Republic of China to seek partnerships and investment opportunities for the proposed Ajaokuta Free Trade Zone. The State delegation had a robust meeting with Chinese delegation which included representatives from Shenzhen Hededa – a precision…
Nigerians Will No Longer Be Bystanders in Their Own Economy — Senate Committee on Local Content Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local Content, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, has declared that Nigerians will no longer remain passive observers in the nation’s economic activities, especially within the oil and gas sector. He stated this on Monday while…
Nasarawa Assembly lawmakers, staff undergo IPSAS training for budget transparency and accountability Members of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, management staff and Committee Secretaries are undergoing training on International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) for transparency and accountability in public finance reporting and budgetary provisions in the State. Rt. Hon. Dr. Danladi Jatau,…
Nasarawa Speaker advocates Religious tolerance, peace, unity for development to thrive in the State …..As he was decorated Grand Patron of Boys’ Brigade Nigeria, Agwada Battalion The Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Dr. Danladi Jatau, has emphasized the importance of religious tolerance among the diverse ethnic groups in the state. This, the State…