By George Ozalla Speaking yesterday at the ongoing Afreximbank Annual General Meeting at the Transcorp event center in Abuja, former President Olusegun Obasanjo expressed concern over Africa’s stunted growth trajectory, attributing it to poor leadership and corruption. Obasanjo who emphasized the need for African countries to collaborate to realize their economic aspirations. According to Obasanjo, […]
WTO DG Lauds Nigeria Customs Service
By George Ozalla The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has commended the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its remarkable strides in customs modernisation and trade facilitation. The recognition was made during the 145th/146th Sessions Opening of the Customs Co-operation Council, held on June 26th, 2025, at the World Customs Organisation […]
Obika Condemns LEA Strike, Calls for Priority on Education and Healthcare
By George Ozalla The Member representing AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Joshua Chinedu Obika, has strongly condemned the ongoing strike by LEA primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory. According to Hon. Obika, the strike is a clear indication of the need for the government to prioritize education and healthcare […]
“Justice Galumje’s Wife Laid to Rest in Taraba”
By George Ozalla The wife of Justice Paul Adamu Galumje, a retired Justice of the Supreme Court and Honourable Commissioner representing the Judiciary in the Police Service Commission, Mrs. Zeporah Galumje, was laid to rest on Saturday, June 21st, 2025, at her husband’s compound in Didan, Kurmi Local Government Area of Taraba state. The funeral […]
Akwa Ibom State Assembly Records Mass Defection
By George Ozalla A dramatic political shift has occurred in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, as 24 out of 26 members of the state House of Assembly defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The mass defection was announced by the Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, […]
MCM Spotlight: Charles Emmamuzou Usie – A Champion for Girls’ Rights
*Special Tribute* Meet Charles Emmamuzou Usie, a visionary leader and strategist dedicated to advancing the rights of girls and promoting gender equality. As the Country Director of Plan International Nigeria, Charles has spent over two decades working in civil society and international development, driven by a profound belief that every person, especially girls, deserves a […]
AKSG ANNOUNCES PLANS TO RECRUIT 3,000 WORKERS…HOS Lauds Gov. Eno for Prioritizing Workers’ Welfare
By Augustine Akpan The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the recruitment of 3,000 workers across various sectors in the state. Of the said 3,000 positions, the mainstream civil service, healthcare, and teaching sectors have each been allocated 1,000 slots. This was disclosed to the press on Monday by the State’s Head of Civil Service […]
“Afreximbank Targets Billions of US Dollars in Abuja”
By George Ozalla The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is targeting “billions of dollars” in funding deals during its 32nd Annual Meetings (AAM2025), slated to be held in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, from June 25-27, 2025. According to Vincent Musumba, Manager, Communications and Events at Afreximbank, the significant billion-dollar trade and investment deals to be facilitated by […]
“Uniport Lecturers Honoured with Marketing Fellowship Awards”
By George Ozalla Five lecturers from the Department of Marketing, University of Port Harcourt, have been conferred with Fellowship awards by the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the marketing profession. The esteemed lecturers who received the Fellowship awards are Prof. Chinedu Ogbuji, Associate Dean of the School […]
Nestoil’s Impact on the Energy Sector: A Preview at NOG 2025
*Special Feature* By George Ozalla Nestoil Limited, a leading indigenous Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning (EPCC) company incorporated in 1991, operating in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, is poised to make yet another great impact at the 24th NOG Energy Week Conference & Exhibition. The event, scheduled from June 29 to July 3, 2025, at […]
