KANO State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been awarded a prestigious Fellowship by the United States Chartered Institute of Management and Leadership. According to a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Institute also presented Governor Yusuf with an Award of Excellence in recognition of his efforts in human capital development and resource management. The recognition was conferred by representatives of the Institute’s Governing Council, led by Barr. (Dr.) Steven Longe, during an investiture ceremony at the Abuja Governor’s Lodge. This event followed shortly after the governor received the National Award from the Nigerian Union…
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THE Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy has launched a groundbreaking initiative to refurbish and revitalize six national museums across the country. They include the National Museums in Ilorin, Birnin Kebbi, Uyo and Owerri. Others are Gidan Makama Museum in Kano State and Zazzau Emirate Museum in Kaduna State. The project, done in collaboration with the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, aims to preserve Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and make its historical treasures more accessible to the public. The refurbishment program, set to begin in October 2024, will focus on infrastructure upgrades, enhanced security systems, and…
THE Wife of the US President Jill Biden has bid farewell to visiting First Ladies from other nations, including the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at the 79th United Nations General Assembly. Jill Biden, who hosted the First Ladies to a lunch, described her interactions with the First Ladies as impactful as the lunch will be the last she will be hosting as the First Lady of the US. She said the bond they have forged over the years in their struggle to promote peace in the world and attract development to their respective countries will continue beyond…
THE National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has stated that 5.4 percent of Nigerians (4,792,296) are under the working-age population are unemployed in the year 2023. Recall that the NBS had last year adopted a new methodology for its labour survey, defining those that are in the labour force to be 15 and above that are willing, available, and able when the survey is conducted. Also, those that would be categorized as unemployed would have worked at least one hour from the previous seven days the survey would be conducted which is a departure of the 20 hours the old method…
NIGERIAN singer and DJ Florence Otedola popularly known as DJ Cuppy has made history as the first British-Nigerian to host an opening session at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The daughter of one of Nigeria’s billionaires Femi Otedola and founder of the Cuppy Foundation, anchored the session themed “The Summit of the Future – Youth Action Day,” during the weekend marking a significant milestone in her career. She energized the Assembly with her keynote session, captivating the audience and bringing a youthful vibrancy to the proceedings. During her opening remarks, Cuppy introduced herself in her signature style: “My name…
THE Northern Elders Forum (NEF) is deeply concerned over the alleged ‘unjust’ treatment of Seaman Haruna Abbas, a military officer, who it said has become a victim of egregious misconduct within the armed forces. NEF in a statement by its Director of Publicity and Advocacy, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman demanded swift justice for Abbas and his family. “We demand that the military hierarchy take immediate steps to review this case and provide the necessary support for Seaman Abbas’s rehabilitation. It is critical that the injustices he has faced be addressed with urgency to restore his dignity and that of his family,” it…