By Taiye Olayemi The Patriots for the Promotion of Black Culture Foundation (PPBCF) has urged government at all levels to encourage the development of traditional medicine for local use and export. Prince Ayinla Oniru, founder,PPBCF, who made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Carnival Calabar Commission on Monday announced its partnership with Yanga Lotto and ASSITEJ Nigeria to improve on entertainment and educating activities for children. Dr Gabe Onah, Chairman of the Commission made this known during a media briefing in Lagos. Onah said the partnership was a deliberateContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Overseas Friends of Bharatiya Janata Party (OFBJP) on Thursday evening held a meeting with Indians in Lagos to strategise toward the third term re-election bid of Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. With keen analysis of the political developments in India, OFBJP Nigeria constituted the Nigeria’s executiveContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has implored the members of the National Medical Team for the 2024 Hajj to be ready to provide efficient services to the pilgrims voluntarily. The Executive Chairman of NAHCON, Malam Jalal Arabi, gave the charge on Saturday in Abuja duringContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) says it has partnered with the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) and Lagos State Government to implement standardisation in hotel services across the state. Dr Ifeanyi Chukwunonso-Okeke, Director-General, SON, said this during a standardisation conference organised by the agencyContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Mrs Adaku Chidume-Okoro, Group Managing Director, Gum Arabic Company Nigeria Ltd. (GACON), has commended the Federal Government’s role in sustaining and promoting the non-oil sector through tax exceptions and expansion grants. Chidume-Okoro said this during the commemoration of the company’s 25th anniversary in Lagos. She said thatContinue Reading
By Rukayat Adeyemi Shareholders of Odu’a Investment Company Ltd., (OICL) on Thursday approved the total dividend of N428 million declared by the company for the year ended Dec. 31, 2023. They gave their approval at the company’s 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos. They also approved other resolutionsContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Prof. Edem Eniang, Executive Director of the Biodiversity Preservation Centre in Uyo, has expressed disappointment at continued engagement of some Nigerians in tree felling and wildlife killing for commercial purposes. Eniang told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday that in spite of warnings,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Rwandan Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Christophe Bazivamo, has called on African leaders to unanimously create a visa free policy to guarantee seamless travels and boost tourism within the region. Bazivamo made the call during the 48th Annual General Meeting of the National Association of Nigerian TravelContinue Reading
