An immediate increase in HIV services is needed in the countries most affected by the pandemic to end AIDS by 2030, according to a new report by the Global Alliance for Ending AIDS in Children by 2030, released on Monday.…
The United States and Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) launch the 2024 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Lesotho, Eswatini and South Africa (AWE LESA)
It supports the U.S. National Strategy on Gender, Equity and Equality and reflects the United States’ commitment to advancing gender equity and economic prosperity in Southern Africa The U.S. Mission to South Africa and the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship…
CEO Forum: Ex-GMDs Commend NNPCL’s Leadership and Strategic Progress
Former GMDs of NNPC have given the corporation a resounding vote of confidence and increased support as the corporation hosted a CEO forum today, July 20, 2024. The forum held discussions on NNPC’s strategic direction post Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and its implications.
Diaspora Commission, Usaid, US Advisory Council to strengthen Diaspora Engagement between Nigeria and United States
The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Management team and USAID Mission Director, Ms Jones and the U.S. President’s Advisory Council on Africa Engagement (PACADE) had a roundtable discussion to deepen and strengthen Diaspora Engagement between…
Labour Leaders Praise President Tinubu Over Approval of N70,000 Minimum Wage and Promise of Review After Three Years
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja increased the federal government’s offer on the national minimum wage from N62,000 to N70,000, with an assurance that it will be reviewed after three years, instead of five years. In a meeting with…
Labour, FG Agree on ₦70,000 as New National Minimum Wage
Organised Labour and Federal Government of Nigeria have agreed on ₦70,000 as the new National Minimum Wage. This agreement was reached during the latest meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the leadership of organized Labour, held at the Presidential Villa…
Leading German diplomat nominated for UN General Assembly president
Leading German diplomat Helga Schmid is set to become president of the UN General Assembly in New York from next year. Germany’s federal government nominated the 63-year-old for the role at the headquarters of the United Nations on Wednesday, the…
Platforms Africa’s Adeola Yusuf Mentors Young Journalists at Olabisi Onabanjo Varsity
Team Lead of Platforms Africa, Adeola Yusuf, has mentored hundreds of young journalists and students of mass communication at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) where he assured them of a promising future for journalism despite technological and economic challenges. Adeola Yusuf,…
Oando Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to Champion Role of Local Explorers at MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2024
Adewale Tinubu, CEO of Nigerian multinational energy company Oando, will discuss the company’s latest acquisition and evolution into a leading indigenous explorer at the upcoming conference Following its milestone acquisition of Italian multinational Eni’s onshore assets in Nigeria, Oando…
NCDMB’s Obinna Ezeobi Bags PhD in Communications
One of the founding staff of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Mr. Obinna Joseph Ezeobi, on Friday, successfully defended his thesis that earned him a Doctorate Degree in Communication Studies at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers…
