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NUP gives 635 pensioners free medical services in Kaduna
THE National Union of Pensioners (NUP), Kaduna state, has provided free medical services to over 635 members of the union from eight local governments of Kaduna... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 days ago | seen 39 times
Tags: Hajiya Zainab Nuhu, National Union of Pensioners (NUP), Alhaji Alhassan Musa,
ASUU sympathises with varsity students over prolonged strike
The National President, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, has sympathised with University students over the prolonged strike by the Union. Osodeke made this... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 days ago | seen 38 times
Tags: Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke,
Stop delaying our children’s progress, Enugu parents tell FG, ASUU
SOME Enugu parents have called on the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to end the union’s prolonged strike and stop delaying... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 days ago | seen 41 times
Tags: Academic Staff Union of Universities,Mrs Marbel Onuchukwu,Mr Chidi Ozor,Mrs Monica Eze,Mrs Joy Agwu,
COEASU urges FG to resolve disagreements to avoid impending strike action
THE Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), North Central Zone, has appealed to the Federal Government to address the union’s legitimate demands to avert an... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 days ago | seen 157 times
Tags: Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU),
Spain donates 4.4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Nigeria
THE Spanish Embassy in Nigeria says it has donated 4.4 million doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine to the federal government towards containing the spread of... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 days ago | seen 33 times
Tags: National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), UNICEF, European Investment Bank (EIB),
EU companies in China pledge to help Beijing with climate goals
European companies have pledged to help China cut emissions, according to a report published by the European Union (EU) Chamber of Commerce in Beijing. EU firms were... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 days ago | seen 43 times
Tags: European Union (EU),
AU chief lists conditions for emergence of `new Africa’
CHAIRPERSON of the African Union (AU) Commission, Moussa Faki on Wednesday listed the preconditions for the emergence of a new Africa”. In a message to commemorate the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 days ago | seen 100 times
Tags: Organisation of African Unity (OAU), African Union (AU), Moussa Faki
European Commission president proposes using Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has proposed using Russian assets to finance the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine in a speech at the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 days ago | seen 70 times
Tags: President Vladimir Putin, Ursula Von Der Leyen, European Commission,
MDCAN begs FG for immediate implementation of hazards allowance
THE Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has called for an immediate implementation of the payment of hazards allowances for workers in hospitals across... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 days ago | seen 73 times
Tags: Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), Dr Victor Makanjuola, MDCAN National Executive Council (NEC), Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU),
NUT to sensitise members to importance of 2023 elections
THE Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has reiterated its commitment to sensitise its members to the importance of the 2023 general elections to the union. Mr Samson... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 days ago | seen 104 times
Tags: Samson Oyelere, Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT),
ASUU: Clark urges education minister to take over negotiations
Elder Statesman Edwin Clark says there is need for the Minister of Education Adamu Adamu to take over negotiations regarding Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 days ago | seen 110 times
Tags: Pan Nigerian Forum (PANDEF), Edwin Clark, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU),
EU Commission proposes suspension of EU debt rules for another year
The European Commission, on Monday proposed suspending strict fiscal rules in the European Union (EU), for an additional year, amid the economic fallout from the Ukraine... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 days ago | seen 30 times
Tags: European Commission, European Union (EU), Valdis Dombrovskis,
EU justice agency gets powers to handle war crime evidence
EU judicial cooperation body Eurojust has been handed new powers to investigate war crimes, proposed in light of atrocities allegedly committed by Russian forces in Ukraine. The... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a week ago | seen 25 times
Tags: European Parliament, EU
EU medicines agency reviews approval of Valneva coronavirus vaccine
THE European Medicines Agency (EMA) is reviewing the approval of the coronavirus vaccine by French pharmaceutical company Valneva for the EU market. The EMA announced in Amsterdam... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a week ago | seen 61 times
Tags: European Medicines Agency
Strike: Jigawa poly ASUP records 100% compliance – Chairman
THE Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic Kazaure, Jigawa chapter, says it has recorded 100 per cent compliance after joining the nationwide... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a week ago | seen 84 times
Tags: Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP),
EU commission proposes investment in EU oil infrastructure
THE European Commission wants to invest up to two billion euros (2.1 billion U.S. dollars) in oil infrastructure to help landlocked European countries replace Russian oil... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a week ago | seen 42 times
Tags: European Commission,
AU, Singapore establish framework for mutual recognition of COVID-19 vaccination certificates
AFRICAL Union (AU) and Singapore have established a framework for mutual recognition of digital COVID-19 vaccination certificates starting from May 23. The Africa Centre for Disease Control... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a week ago | seen 51 times
Tags: African Union,
EU commission proposes investment in EU oil infrastructure
THE European Commission wants to invest up to two billion euros (2.1 billion U.S. dollars) in oil infrastructure to help landlocked European countries replace Russian oil... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a week ago | seen 41 times
Tags: European Commission,
Afreximbank, APPO urge establishment of African energy bank
THE African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO), and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have called for the establishment of an African Energy Transition Bank. The call is contained in... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a week ago | seen 43 times
Tags: African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO), UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), African Union (AU)
Oil rises on EU’s Russian oil ban effort, demand hopes
OIL hit its highest in seven weeks on Tuesday, supported by the European Union’s ongoing push for a ban on Russian oil imports that would tighten... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 53 times
Tags: European Union,
Finland, Sweden joining NATO to ‘strengthen’ EU, says top diplomat
THE potential NATO membership of Sweden and Finland would “strengthen” the European Union, top European Union (EU) diplomat Josep Borrell said on Tuesday at a meeting... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 44 times
Tags: NATO, Josep Borrell, European Union,
Osun University not joining ASUU strike, says Management
The Management of the Osun state University (UniOSUN), has declared that the school has no intention of joining the ongoing industrial action by the Academic Staff Union... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 76 times
Tags: Osun state University (UniOSUN), Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Dr Wende Olaosebikan, Adesoji Ademola,
Community leader cries out for rural development, assures residents of inclusive leadership
MR. Christian Ughanze, newly-elected President-General (PG) of Amansea Development Union, in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra, has assured the people of inclusive leadership and... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 30 times
Tags: Paul Okeke, Chijioke Upia, Christian Ughanze, Amansea Development Union,
Report only facts—NUJ president tells journalists
THE National President, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr Chris Isiguzo, has tasked journalists to uphold their watchdog responsibility as the 2023 general elections draw nearer. The... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 51 times
Tags: Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Chris Isiguzo, Shuaibu Leman,
ASUU strike: Protesting students block Sagamu-Benin Expressway
Students in Ogun on Monday blocked the Sagamu-Benin Expressway in protest against the ongoing strike action by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 103 times
Tags: Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Tai Solarin University of Education, Science and Technology (TASUED, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Damilola Simeon, Olabisi Onabanjo U
ASUU strike: Protesting students block Sagamu-Benin Expressway
Students in Ogun on Monday blocked the Sagamu-Benin Expressway in protest against the ongoing strike action by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 75 times
Tags: Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Tai Solarin University of Education, Science and Technology (TASUED, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Damilola Simeon, Olabisi Onabanjo U
AU deploys pre-election assessment mission to Kenya
THE African Union (AU) on Monday disclosed the deployment of its Pre-election Assessment Mission to Kenya to observe preparations for the country’s upcoming elections. The deployment is... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 68 times
Tags: East African Community (EAC), African Union (AU), Moussa Faki Mahamat, Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA),
FUTA students barricade Akure-Ilesa Highway over lingering ASUU Strike
STUDENTS of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State, on Monday barricaded the Akure-Ilesa Highway, protesting the prolonged strike by the Academic Staff Union... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 77 times
Tags: Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abiodun Ibiyemi,
Sanctions, dispute overshadow meeting of EU foreign ministers
A meeting of the European Union’s foreign ministers is being overshadowed by an ongoing dispute within the bloc about new sanctions on Russia. The ministers, on Monday... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 51 times
Tags: European Union (EU), Josep Borrell, Dmytro Kuleba, President Vladimir Putin,
Ekiti 2022: Famuyibo promises pensioners, workers better deal if elected
THE Accord Party (AP) governorship candidate in Ekiti, Mr Reuben Famuyibo, has signed a pact with pensioners in the state to ensure workers entitlements are paid... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 71 times
Tags: Chief Joel Akinola, Accord Party (AP), Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP),
Maritime stakeholders synergise to free port corridors from illegalities
THE Port Standing Task Team (PSTT), the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) and Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigerian (MWUN) have stressed the need for... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 43 times
Tags: Adewale Adeyanju, Port Standing Task Team (PSTT), Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigerian (MWUN), Moses Fadipe,
ASUU Strike: Students stage protest at UI, disrupt movement
SCORES of concerned students in Oyo State converged on University of Ibadan (UI) Gate on Friday to stage a peaceful protest over ongoing warning strike by... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 100 times
Tags: University of Ibadan (UI), Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU),
We want to use Agriculture to discourage youths from money rituals —Ondo govt
Pastor Akin Olotu, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Ondo State Governor on Agric and Agribusiness, says government has concluded plans to encourage more youths into agriculture... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 54 times
Tags: Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Pastor Akin Olotu, Senior Special Assistant (SSA), Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),
Enugu State Govt set to resolve teachers’ strike – Commissioner
THE Enugu State Government is putting final modalities in place to resolve issues raised by striking primary school teachers. The state Commissioner for Education, Prof. Uchenna Eze,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 86 times
Tags: Enugu State Government, Prof. Uchenna Eze, Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT),
EU announces additional €500m to buy weapons for Ukraine
THE EU plans to provide another 500 million euro (520 million dollars) for weapons and other military equipment to the Ukrainian armed forces. The EU foreign affairs... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 49 times
Tags: European Union (EU), Josep Borrell, Liz Truss, Vladimir Putin,
NUT appeals to FG, ASUU to embrace peaceful dialogue
MR Samson Oyelere, the Secretary, Nigeria Union of Teachers,NUT, Ogun Chapter, has urged the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to embrace... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 65 times
Tags: ASUU, Mr Samson Oyelere, Nigeria Union of Teachers
Sweden reports 9 cases of acute hepatitis in children
NINE children in Sweden have fallen ill with suspected acute hepatitis without any apparent cause, the country’s Public Health Agency said. State Epidemiologist Anders Lindblom said in... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 weeks ago | seen 43 times
Tags: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC),
UEFA to scrap club coefficient plan for new Champions League
UEFA is set to scrap its coefficient plan and from 2024 will award two Champions League places to countries whose clubs collectively performed best in Europe... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 weeks ago | seen 90 times
Tags: European Club Association,
ASUU confirms extension of strike by 12 weeks
THE Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) President, Mr Emmanuel Osodeke, has confirmed that ASUU has extended the strike by 12 weeks. The News Agency of Nigeria... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 weeks ago | seen 92 times
Tags: Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU),Emmanuel Osodeke, University Transparency Accountability Solution (UTAS),
EU should seize Russian reserves to rebuild Ukraine – Borrell
EUROPEAN Union foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, on Monday said the union should consider seizing frozen Russian foreign exchange reserves to help pay for the cost... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 weeks ago | seen 44 times
Tags: European Union (EU), Josep Borrell,
Sweet revenge: Ebonyi football fans hail Flying Eagles win over Ghana
Ebonyi soccer fans have hailed the Flying Eagles’ 2-0 defeat of Black Satellites of Ghana in the ongoing West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B, U-20... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 weeks ago | seen 87 times
Tags: Flying Eagles, Black Satellites of Ghana, West African Football Union (WAFU), Bright Ijendu,
Strike at lvory towers: SSANU, NASU laud Ngige’s efforts at resolving strike
THE Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) have commended the efforts of the Minister of Labour... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 weeks ago | seen 94 times
Tags: Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Non Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU), Joint Action Committee (JAC), Peter Adeyemi, Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information Sy
NUJ celebrates Lalong @ 59, appeals for completion of its press centre
The Plateau Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has felicitated with the Gov Simon Lalong on his 59th birthday, appealing for completion of its... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 weeks ago | seen 45 times
Tags: Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Gov Simon Lalong
EU countries may be liable for pollution-linked health damage
PEOPLE in the European Union (EU) can have the right to be compensated if their health has been compromised by excessive air pollution, a top EU... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 weeks ago | seen 43 times
Tags: European Union (EU), European Court of Justice (ECJ),
NUJ calls for threat-free environment for journalists to operate
THE Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Bauchi State Council, has called on governments at all levels to provide a conducive, and more secure environment for its... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 weeks ago | seen 45 times
Tags: Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Umar Sa’du, Umar Sa’du,
Burundi says 10 of its peacekeepers killed in Somalia attack
BURUNDI'S military said on Wednesday that 10 of its African Union (AU) peacekeepers were killed in an attack on their base in Somalia, while a security... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 weeks ago | seen 43 times
Tags: African Union (AU), Moussa Faki Mahamat,
Boko Haram: EU, British Council train 250 community leaders in peacebuilding in Borno
THE European Union in collaboration with the Borno State Government and British Council have trained a total of 250 community leaders and women who were affected... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 weeks ago | seen 42 times
Tags: Mr Emmanuel Iyaji, Aisha Kyari, European Union
Conflicts, crises fueled hunger in 2021—say UN, EU
THE number of people suffering from hunger worldwide rose further in 2021 due to conflict, economic crises and extreme weather, according to a joint report issued... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 weeks ago | seen 40 times
Tags: United Nations, European Union (EU)
Edo NUJ plans intervention team to protect journalists
The Edo Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is to set up an intervention team that will protect journalists while discharging their professional duties. The... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 weeks ago | seen 50 times
Tags: Godwin Erahon, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Festus Alenkhe,
Press freedom remains elusive until journalists receive satisfactory wage – Don
Dr Patrick Okon, a lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication, University of Calabar has said that real press freedom will be elusive until the media... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 weeks ago | seen 42 times
Tags: Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Patrick Okon,
World Press Freedom Day: NUJ Zone seeks more protection for Journalists
THE Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Zone B has called for more policies to protect Nigerian journalists against all forms of attacks. Mrs Ronke Samo, Vice President... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 weeks ago | seen 64 times
Tags: Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ronke Samo,
Eid-el-Fitri: Work positively to transform Nigeria, TUC tells leaders
THE Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Monday called on leaders at various levels and sectors to show concern for the challenges bedeviling the country... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 weeks ago | seen 45 times
Tags: Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Quadri Olaleye,
Union leaders task FG on review of minimum wage
SOME union leaders in Lagos State have tasked the Federal Government on upward review of the current N30,000 minimum wage of Nigerian workers. The unions said that... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 weeks ago | seen 42 times
Tags: Kehinde Ajibade, Salaudeen Olalekan, Food, Beverage and Tobacco Senior Staff Association, (FOBTOB), Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ), Adeleye Ajayi, Radio, Television
England’s European qualifiers, Nations League games to be on free TV
ENGLAND'S matches in the European Nations League this year and their qualifiers for Euro 2024 next year will be on free-to-air television after Channel 4 secured... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 weeks ago | seen 75 times
Tags: European Nations League,
Poland asks for EU funds to care for Ukrainian refugees
Poland has asked for additional EU funding to help pay for its efforts to accommodate millions of refugees who had flooded the country from neighbouring Ukraine. In... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 weeks ago | seen 52 times
Tags: European Union, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, Gerhard Schröder,
EU to suspend all duties on imports from Ukraine for 1 year
THE European Commission has proposed suspending import duties on all Ukrainian exports to the European Union for one year. The proposal, which the Commission termed “an unprecedented... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 weeks ago | seen 126 times
Tags: European Commission, European Union, Valdis Dombrovskis, Volodymyr Zelensky,
NASA plans longer stay on Moon, Mars
Three U.S. astronauts and one Italian will carry out research that will help the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to prepare for longer duration stays... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 weeks ago | seen 57 times
Tags: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), International Space Station (ISS), European Space Agency (ESA),
KDSG not involved in decision to pull out of ASUU strike – KASU
THE Management of Kaduna State University (KASU), says the Kaduna State Government has nothing to do with its decision to pull out of the ongoing trike... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 weeks ago | seen 53 times
Tags: Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Gov. Nasir El-Rufa, Adamu Bargo, Kaduna State University (KASU),
Russia halts gas supplies to Bulgaria- officials
BULGARIAN officials at a press conference on Wednesday said Russia had suspended gas supplies to Bulgaria but the situation was under control. “There is already a physical... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 weeks ago | seen 77 times
Tags: European Union, Alexander Nikolov,
EU Commission formally initiates rule of law procedure against Hungary
THE EU Commission has officially initiated a procedure against Hungary to potentially cut its EU funding due to possible violations of the rule of law in... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 weeks ago | seen 49 times
Tags: European Union, Vera Jourova,
Somalia PM asks peacekeepers to secure parliamentary speaker vote
SOMALIA’S Prime Minister on Wednesday asked African Union soldiers to protect lawmakers as they pick new leadership, after warning police and intelligence officials not to interfere... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 weeks ago | seen 42 times
Tags: African Union, Mohamed Hussein Roble, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Abdillahi Mohamed Nur,
How to curb incessant ASUU strikes – Ex-VC
FORMER Vice-Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo, Prof. Dennis Agbonlahor, says having somebody from the academia as minister is the only way to checkmate the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 weeks ago | seen 92 times
Tags: Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo, Prof. Dennis Agbonlahor,
Zelenskyy says Russia’s goals go way beyond Ukraine
UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia’s goals go way beyond its current war on Ukraine. “The ultimate goal of Russia’s leadership is not just to... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 weeks ago | seen 54 times
Tags: President Volodymyr Zelensky, European Union (EU),
2023: INEC approves 11,222 polling units for Kano
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kano State says it has approved 11,222 polling units ahead of the 2023 general polls. INEC Kano Resident Electoral Commissioner,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 weeks ago | seen 62 times
Tags: Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Prof. Riskuwa Arabu, Nasiru Ibrahim, Suleiman Alkali, A A Maulud, Sule Umar,
NUJ pledges support to fight against drug abuse in Sokoto
THE Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Council, has pledged support to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in its fight against drug abuse... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 weeks ago | seen 61 times
Tags: Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Adamu Iro, Dalhatu Safiyal-Magori, Safiyal-Magori,
Stock market opens week with N53.51bn gain
THE Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Ltd. on Monday recorded a gain of N53.51billion following investors’ interest in Union Bank and Access Bank. Specifically, the market capitalisation garnered N53.51billion... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 77 times
Tags: Union Bank, UBA, Zenith Bank, Stanbic Bank, Access Bank.
Low turnout observed in schools as Lagos students resume
SCHOOLS in Lagos resumed for the third term of the 2021/2022 academic session on Monday with low turnout of students seen in some primary and secondary... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 119 times
Tags: Akintoye Hassan, Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Daystar Montessori School,
How to avoid incessant ASUU strikes – Olayinka, ex-UI VC
A former Vice-Chancellor of University of Ibadan, Prof. Idowu Olayinka, says improved welfare of academic staff and prioritising education are veritable ways of preventing strikes by... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 113 times
Tags: Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS),
EU, India set up joint trade, technology council
THE European Union and India on Monday launched a joint Trade and Technology Council at a meeting in New Delhi to deepen cooperation. European Commission President, Ursula... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 50 times
Tags: European Union, Ursula von der Leyen,
AU applauds Macron on re-election as French President
AFRICAN Union on Monday sent a congratulatory message to Emmanuel Macron on his re-election as French President. AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat tweeted: “I extend my... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 62 times
Tags: African Union, Emmanuel Macron, Moussa Faki Mahamat
AIT loses Niger Correspondent in autocrash — Union
THE African Independent Television (AIT) has lost Malam Muhammad Ibrahim, its Correspondent in Minna, Niger, in a ghastly motor accident, according to a statement in Minna... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 64 times
Tags: African Independent Television (AIT), Malam Muhammad Ibrahim, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),
2023: Nigeria needs unifier, visioner like Tinubu- Sen. Akanbi
Sen. Adesoji Akanbi, the National Vice-Chairman, South-West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA), says Nigeria needs a unifier like Bola Tinubu as the next President to further promote... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 49 times
Tags: Sen. Adesoji Akanbi, South-West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA), Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), All Progressives Congress(APC),
European Council President Charles Michel in Kiev in show of support
EUROPEAN Council President Charles Michel is visiting Kiev in a surprise tour to show his support for Ukraine amid the Russian invasion. “In Kyiv today. In the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 43 times
Tags: European Council, Charles Michel , Olga Stefanishyna,
Union Bank emerges winner at the Middle East & Africa Innovation Awards
THE Union Bank of Nigeria has received the highly acclaimed award for the Best Trade Finance Platform Initiative, at the recently concluded Middle East & Africa... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 130 times
Tags: Union Bank of Nigeria, Peter Amadi, Middle East & Africa Banking,
CBN Debits 10 Banks N7.02trn Over CRR Violation
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in 2021 debited 10 banks a whooping N7.02 trillion over failure to meet the 27.5 per cent Cash Reserve Requirement... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 126 times
Tags: Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Access Bank Plc, Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, FCMB group, Sterling Bank Plc, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, Stanbic IBTC Holding
NUJ donates cash, food items to families of late journalists in Kebbi
THE Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kebbi Council, on Tuesday, donated cash and food items to families of 18 late journalists in Birnin Kebbi. The State Chairman... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 87 times
Tags: Alhaji Musa Yaro, Alhaji Aliyu Jajirma, Alhaji Hamza Galadima-Zuru, Nigerian Union of Journalists
ASUU strike: Respect Collective Bargaining Agreements with unions – NLC tells FG
THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has urged the Federal Government to respect the Collective Bargaining Agreements entered into with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 92 times
Tags: Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ayuba Wabba,
Picketing: NAN, NUJ resolve labour dispute
THE labour dispute that resulted to picketing of the headquarters of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council of the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 83 times
Tags: Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chris Isiguzo, Emmanuel Ogbeche, Yakubu-Hammer,
EU to send €500m more in military aid to Ukraine
THE 27 European Union member states have agreed to send another 500 million Euros in military aid for Ukraine, top EU Diplomat, Josep Borrell, announced on... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted a month ago | seen 38 times
Tags: European Union (EU), Josep Borrell,
Strike: FG restates commitment to renegotiate agreement with ASUU
THE Federal Government has restated its commitment to the renegotiation of the conditions of service of all workers in public universities across the country. The Minister of... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 88 times
Tags: Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU),
NULGE seeks protection of lives, property of council workers in Anambra
The Anambra chapter of National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has called for protection of lives and property of its members in the state. NULGE President... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 58 times
Tags: National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Chikwelu Adigwe,
EU officials arrive Kiev, pledge more support for Ukrainians
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell on Friday arrived in Kiev on what von der Leyen described as... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 57 times
Tags: European Commission, President Ursula von der Leyen, Josep Borrell, President Volodymyr Zelensky, Matti Maasikos,
Attack: NULGE rescinds decision to shutdown operations in Anambra
THE leadership of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NUGLE) in Anambra has rescinded its earlier directive for members to shutdown activities following attacks on... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 60 times
Tags: National Union of Local Government Employees (NUGLE), Samson Chikwelu,
Maritime Security: EU seeks to strengthen cooperation with Nigeria
The European Union (EU), delegation to Nigeria, says the bloc is seeking to strengthen bilateral cooperation with the Nigerian Navy on Maritime Security. In a statement on... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 45 times
Tags: European Union (EU), Navy Western Naval Command (WNC),
EU set to reopen offices in Ukraine
EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell said the European Union’s diplomatic representation in Kiev will reopen on Friday. Borrell and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as well... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 52 times
Tags: European Union, Ursula von der Leyen, Josep Borrell,
Union Bank launches Future-Forward Innovative Co-Creation Hub, SpaceNXT
…reiterates commitment to innovation and technological advancement in Nigeria THE Union Bank has launched a technological and innovation hub known as SpaceNXT. Built to promote innovation and... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 111 times
Tags: Union Bank, Emeka Okonkwo,
FMBN gains over N294bn NHF additional contributions in 5 years – Dangiwa
THE Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) says it has gained N294.1billion as additional contributions to the National Housing Fund (NHF) in five years. The outgoing Managing Director... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 41 times
Tags: Richard Esin, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), National Housing Fund (NHF), Ahmed Dangiwa, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), the Nigeria Employers Consultative Associa
International Maritime Bureau deletes Nigeria from piracy list, says Naval chief
THE Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Awwal Gambo, on Thursday said that the International Maritime Bureau had removed Nigeria from its piracy list. Gambo, represented... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 59 times
Tags: Awwal Gambo, Suleiman Garba, European Union (EU),
UEFA introduces squad spending limits in financial rule overhaul
European football clubs will be limited in how much they can spend on their playing squads under new financial fair play (FFP) regulations approved by the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 75 times
Tags: financial fair play (FFP), European football clubs, UEFA,
Bulgaria to send Ukraine protective gear for 1st time
Bulgaria is sending protective equipment to Ukraine for the first time but no weapons. The government of the EU and NATO members decided to support Ukraine with... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 71 times
Tags: European Union, NATO,
Lagos Govt. sets up 25-member Parks Management Committee
The Lagos State Government has set up a 25-member Parks Management Committee to oversee the affairs of all motor parks and garages in the state. The Commissioner... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 65 times
Tags: National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Gbenga Omotoso, Alhaji Ganiyu Ayinde, Mr Anthony Adeboye, ohn Owolabi; Mr Saburi Salami; Mr Ibrahim Onitiju, Mr Gbenga Odusanya
Sokoto govt. partners school committees on female teachers recruitment, postings
Sokoto State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has pledged continued partnership with School- Based Management Committees (SBMCs) on female teachers’ recruitment and postings. Alhaji Kabiru Umar-Imam,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 79 times
Tags: School- Based Management Committees (SBMCs), Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), Alhaji Kabiru Umar-Imam, National Union of Teachers (NUT),
AU to commemorate 1994 Genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda
THE African Union Commission, AUC, has reassured of its plan to hold the 28th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda. According to a statement posted... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 70 times
Tags: Nelson Mandela, African Union Commission
Maritime crime: EU gives ECOWAS countries 30 boats, security equipment to combat it.
THE European Union has supported the ECOWAS Commission with 30 Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) and security equipment to combat maritime crimes in the coast of... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 55 times
Tags: Amb. Joao Almeida, Dr Axel Klien, Col. Abdourahmane Dieng, Amb. Joao Almeida, European Union, ECOWAS
Plateau varsity urges students to be peaceful
The Vice-Chancellor of the Plateau State University, Bokkos, Prof. Yohana Izam, has called on the students of the institution to be peaceful at all times. He made... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 88 times
Tags: Plateau State University, Bokkos, Prof. Yohana Izam, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU),
AU awards scholarships to 110 postgraduate students
THE African Union Commission has awarded scholarships to 110 postgraduate students from 45 African countries for various courses at the Pan African University of Life and... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 74 times
Tags: Rickson Etindi, Prof. Titilayo Akinlabi, African Union Commission
Kwara HoS visits family of late TUC chairman
The Kwara Head of Service (HoS), Mrs Susan Oluwole, has commisserated with the family of the late Chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 59 times
Tags: Head of Service (HoS), Susan Oluwole, Trade Union Congress (TUC),
EU, U.S. open strategic dialogue about Russia
The European Union and the United States have opened a strategic dialogue against the background of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. The two sides held... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 56 times
Tags: European Union, United States
EU plans to make consumer goods easier to repair than replace
THE European Commission on Wednesday said it wants to ramp up environmental standards for everything from clothes, furniture, to electrical goods like phones and printers. The EU... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 49 times
Tags: Frans Timmermans, European Commission
NUJ, NSCDC partner to curb quackery, fake news in Ekiti
In a bid to curb quackery and spreading of fake news, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC), Ekiti Command and the state council of... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 60 times
Tags: Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC), Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), John Fayemi, Rotimi Ojomoyela,
Potential for European Super League 'does not exist', says ECA chairman
THE potential for a European Super League no longer exists, according to European Clubs Association (ECA) chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi. The breakaway competition, which saw 12 of Europe's... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 78 times
Tags: Nasser Al-Khelaifi, European Clubs Association, European Super League,
Chinese envoy calls for lifting of Sudan sanctions
CHINESE envoy has called for the lifting of sanctions against Sudan as soon as possible. “The withdrawal of the United Nations-African Union peacekeeping mission in Sudan’s Darfur... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 68 times
Tags: Dai Bing, United Nations-African Union peacekeeping
100 days to go: 'Euro 2022 will be harder to win than the World Cup'
EXCITEMENT levels for a home European Championship in the summer increased on Monday when London marked 100 days until the competition with an unveiling of life-sized... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 96 times
Tags: European Championship, World Cup, Kenza Dali,
Wembley final set to break records
THE attendance at the Women's European Championship final at Wembley on 31 July could surpass the record for any Euros match for men or women. Tickets for... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 62 times
Tags: Women's European Championship,
Union lauds AbdulRasaq for embarking on road construction in Ilorin
THE Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) Central Zone on Monday lauded Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq for embarking on dual carriageway of Al-Hikimah University Adeta road in... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 66 times
Tags: Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU), Gov. AbdulRahman, Alhaji Bolaji Abdullahi,
TUC inaugurates South-West political commission ahead 2023 elections
THE Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC has inaugurated the South-West political commission saddled with the responsibility of sensitising the public on the 2023 elections. TUC President,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 81 times
Tags: Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, Mr Quadri Olaleye
Educationist wants FG consider students to urgently resolve conflict with ASUU
The Managing Director, LearnSmart Solution, Mr Sanni Adedokun, has appealed to the Federal Government to amicably resolve its conflict with the Academic Staff Union of Universities... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 130 times
Tags: Sanni Adedokun, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU),
EU, US strike gas deal to wean off Russian imports
THE European Union (EU) will receive at least 15 billion cubic metres of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States (U.S.) this year. This would be... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 57 times
Tags: European Union (EU), Ursula von der Leyen, Joe Biden,
App-based drivers drag Uber, Bolt to court over working condition
The National Union of Professional App-based Transport Workers(NUPABTW) has dragged two e-hailing companies to court over poor working condition in Nigeria. The President of NUPABTW, Mr Ibrahim... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 55 times
Tags: National Union of Professional App-based Transport Workers(NUPABTW), Ibrahim Ayoade,
Evacuate tankers on Taraba roads, FRSC directs NUPENG
The Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC), Taraba Sector Command, has directed the management of National Union of Petroleum, Energy and Gas of Nigeria (NUPENG) to evacuate tankers... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 65 times
Tags: Gov. Darius Ishaku, National Union of Petroleum, Energy and Gas of Nigeria (NUPENG), Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC),
UK and Ireland football associations take 'important' Uefa bid step
THE UK and Republic of Ireland football associations have submitted a joint expression of interest in staging the European Championships in 2028. The five associations has previously... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 78 times
Tags: UK, Ireland, European Championships
NUT strike: Group urges FCT, union to consider pupils, end action
Bwari Youth Development Forum in Bwari, Area Council, Abuja, has urged the FCT Administration and the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) in the council to consider... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 117 times
Tags: John Awoyi, Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC),
Good governance: Nasarawa Govt. seeks robust collaboration with journalists
The Nasarawa State Government has solicited more robust partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) for effective dissemination of its programmes and policies to the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 104 times
Tags: Nasarawa State Government, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhaji Mohammed Lawal, Gov. Abdullahi Sule, Salihu Alkali,
Zelensky says peace negotiations are difficult
UKRAINAIN President Volodymyr Zelensky described peace negotiations with Russia as “very difficult,” in a video message released early Wednesday. “They are very difficult, sometimes scandalous but we... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 50 times
Tags: European Union, President Volodymyr Zelensky, NATO,
ASUU: Students embark on skill acquisition after weeks of strike
Some students have resorted to learning different kinds of skills following the announcement by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to extend its one-month warning... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 66 times
Tags: University Transparency Accountability Solution (UTAS), Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Bayero University Kano(BUK), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU),
NHRC expresses concern over incessant ASUU strike
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed deep concern over the incessant strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The Executive Secretary of the Commission,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 61 times
Tags: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Tony Ojukwu, SAN, University Transparency Accountability Solution (UTAS), National Universities Commission (NUC),
Students embrace vocational skills as ASUU strike deepens
As the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike deepen, students have begun acquiring vocational skills to keep themselves busy during the period. The News Agency of... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 112 times
Tags: Emmanuel Effiong, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU),
EU to shake off dependence on Russian energy amid Ukraine conflict
Oil prices in Europe have been surging since the start of the conflict in Ukraine amid fears that the European Union (EU) may ban energy imports... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 64 times
Tags: European Union (EU), European Central Bank,
ASUU strike: BUK directs students to vacate hostels
Authorities of the Bayero University Kano (BUK) have directed all students residing in its campuses to vacate their hostels on or before March 20 for their... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 158 times
Tags: Bayero University Kano (BUK), Bala Abdullahi, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU),
Okowa mourns Emeka Obasi
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Friday commiserated with the family of late publisher of Hallmark Newspapers, Prince Emeka Obasi, who died on Tuesday at age... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 57 times
Tags: Public Policy Research and Analysis Centre (PPRAC), Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE), Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN), Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa, Prince
Osinbajo tasks stakeholders on collaborative border governance
Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria’s Vice President, has tasked border managers to imbibe the mentality of collective responsibility to enhance effective border governance in West Africa and Africa... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 74 times
Tags: Noimot Salako-Oyedele, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, African Union Integrated Border Governance Strategy (AUBGS), German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), Ecowas
Union Bank, employees return for Third Employee Volunteer Day
FOR the third consecutive year, Union Bank and its employees celebrated their Employee Volunteer Day, EV Day, with a series of targeted charitable donations and projects,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 123 times
Tags: Employee Volunteer Day, Union Bank
Police Commissioner seeks media support to reduce crimes in Bauchi
The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Mr Umar Sanda, has solicited the cooperation of the media to tackle all forms of insecurity in the state. Sanda... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 130 times
Tags: Umar Sanda, Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ),
NUJ urges FG to assist terrorism, banditry-afflicted states
THE Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ has appealed to the Federal Government to urgently assist the most affected states by banditry and terrorism in the North... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 69 times
Tags: Mr Shuaibu Leman, Walin Shadalafiya, Gov. Abubakar Bagudu, Nigeria Union of Journalists,
Constitution amendment: South-East Assemblies will support LG, judiciary autonomy — Enugu Speaker
The Speaker, Enugu State House of Assembly, Chief Edward Ubosi, says state Assemblies in the South-East have resolved to support local government, legislative and judiciary autonomy. Ubosi... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 65 times
Tags: Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Patrick Igwe, Virginus Nwobodo, Edward Ubosi, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC),
ASUU strike: UNIBEN closes down, directs students to vacate hostels
THE Management of the University of Benin has directed the closure of the institution until further notice following the two months extension of the Industrial action... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 114 times
Tags: Academic Staff Union of Universities, UNIBEN, Prof. Lilian Sal ami,
Strike: VC tasks ASUU, FG on settlement
The Vice-Chancellor, Bells University of Technology, Ota in Ogun, Prof. Jeremiah Ojediran, has called for quick resolution of the impasse between the Federal Government and the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 109 times
Tags: Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Jeremiah Ojediran, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, Bells University of Technology,
Gov. Bagudu urges journalists to make national unity sacrosanct
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has urged journalists in the country to make national unity sacrosanct in their daily reportage of events. The News Agency of Nigeria... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 39 times
Tags: Gov. Atiku Bagudu, Haijya Rakiya Ayuba-Haruna, National Executive Council (NEC), Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhaji Babale Umar, Alhaji Hamisu Garba,
ASUU strike: FG reacts to 2 months extension
AS the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU ) rolls over its strike action to two months, the Federal Government has reacted to this extension saying... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 69 times
Tags: Academic Staff Union of Universities, Mr Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba
AUC, U.S. reaffirm commitment to solving world health, climate, other issues
By Kennedy Nnamani THE United States and the African Union Commission, AUC, have reaffirmed strong collaboration and commitment to address issues affecting the world. This was contained... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 2 months ago | seen 112 times
Tags: Bankole Adeoye, Molly Phee, Albert Muchanga, Akunna Cook, Monica Medina, Moussa Faki Mahamat, Antony Blinken, Ned Price, African Union Commission
EU to approve proposal on additional $550m aid to Ukraine – Borrell
THE European Union may soon agree to disburse additional 500 million euros (500 million dollars) to fund the military needs of Ukraine. EU foreign policy chief Josep... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 54 times
Tags: European Union,
EU executive investigates Google, Meta over advertising deal
THE European Commission has started an investigation into Google and Meta Facebook’s parent company for alleged breaches of EU competition rules over an advertising deal. The agreement... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 54 times
Tags: European Union, European Commission, Margrethe Vestager,
EU leaders discuss greater defence cooperation at Versailles summit
EU leaders were discussing options for greater defence cooperation on the second day of a summit in Versailles on Friday, just over two weeks after Russia... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 64 times
Tags: European Union (EU), Krišjānis Kariņš, Kaja Kallas, Mark Rutte, Xavier Bettel,
African countries conduct over 100m COVID-19 tests – Africa CDC
53 African countries have conducted 100,554,471 COVID-19 tests so far, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said at a news conference on... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 66 times
Tags: African Union
Impact of Ukraine war to dominate EU leaders’ summit in Versailles
EU leaders gathered for an informal summit in Versailles on Thursday after a frantic two weeks of supplying arms, sheltering nearly two million people and signing... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 54 times
Tags: European Union, European Commission,
AU urges ceasefire in Ukraine in call with Putin
SENEGALESE President and current Chairperson of the African Union (AU), Macky Sall, on Wednesday, held a phone conversation with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, on securing a... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 67 times
Tags: African Union, Macky Sall, Vladimir Putin, Moussa Faki Mahamat,
NURTW suspends MC Oluomo from union activities indefinitely
THE National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has suspended its Lagos State chapter’s Chairman, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as Mc Oluomo, indefinitely over alleged misconduct,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 63 times
Tags: National Union of Road Transport Workers, MC Oluomo, Musiliu Akinsanya,
Britain loses billion-euro EU court case over Chinese imports fraud
The European Union’s top court ruled against Britain on Tuesday, over a failure to properly impose custom controls on undervalued clothes and shoes imported from China... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 95 times
Tags: European Union’s top court
EU executive to present plan for nixing Russian energy dependency
The European Commission is set to issue proposals on Tuesday that would rapidly free EU countries of their energy dependence on Russia. The war in Ukraine and... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 49 times
Tags: European Commission
European Commission plans to get rid of Russian energy dependency
THE European Commission is to issue proposals on Tuesday to rapidly free EU countries from energy dependence on Russia. “We have to get rid of the dependency... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 73 times
Tags: Eric Mamer, European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, Prime Minister Mario Draghi,
UNIBEN final year student hit by armed robbers’ bullet, dies
MISS Susan Oboh, a final year student of the University of Benin, who was reportedly hit by armed robbers’ bullet on March 3, in Benin, is... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 111 times
Tags: University of Benin, ASUU (Academic Staff Union of Universities)
2023: Be knowledgeable, abreast of new Electoral Act, INEC charges staff
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday urged all the Public Affairs Officers (PAOs) of the commission to be knowledgeable and abreast of the newly-signed... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 101 times
Tags: Victor Aluko, European Centre for Election Support (ECES), Olusegun Agbaje, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),
Tuchel pledges future to Chelsea in spite of Abramovich’s planned sale
THOMAS Tuchel has pledged his future to Chelsea amid Roman Abramovich’s decision to sell the Stamford Bridge club. Russian-Israeli billionaire Abramovich revealed his decision to sell Chelsea... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 106 times
Tags: Thomas Tuchel, Roman Abramovich, European Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup,
German industrial groups call for integration of Ukrainian refugees
THE confederations of Germany’s trade unions and employers have issued a joint appeal for new procedures to facilitate the integration of Ukrainian refugees into the German... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 54 times
Tags: German Trade Union Confederation (DGB), Confederation of German Employers’ Associations (BDA),
Why we’re interested in 2023 polls — EU observer group
THE international community wants Nigeria to conduct free, fair and credible elections in 2023, the European Union, EU, election observation mission, has said. Chief of the group,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 137 times
Tags: European Union, Maria Arena, PDP, Senator Iyorchia Ayu,
A 'nonsense idea' but is it still possible without English clubs?
JUVENTUS chairman Andrea Agnelli avoided the question when asked if he could envisage a Super League without English clubs. "I haven't heard the words Super League as... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 47 times
Tags: JUVENTUS, Andrea Agnelli, European Super League, Florentino Perez
Russia to appeal against football ban imposed by Fifa and Uefa
THE Russian Football Union said it will go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) to appeal against its ban from international competitions after the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 105 times
Tags: Court of Arbitration for Sport, Russian Football Union
Japan to freeze assets of 4 more Russian banks
JAPAN will freeze assets held by four more Russian banks in another round of sanctions in response to Russia’s military operations in Ukraine, Finance Minister Shunichi... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 65 times
Tags: Minister Shunichi Suzuk, European Union,
NNPC begins loading of trucks at all depots
THE Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC, Limited has commenced loading of trucks at all depots to clear current scarcity experienced across the country. It added that there... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 3 months ago | seen 254 times
Tags: National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, MOMAN, Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria, Depot and Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria,Mele Kyari, Nigerian National Petro
Enugu State tricycle riders rejoice as Gov. Ugwuanyi lifts ban on their operations
TRICYCLE (Keke NAPEP) operators in Enugu State on Wednesday lauded Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for lifting the ban on their operations. Enugu State government imposed the ban on... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 51 times
Tags: Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Mr Benjamin Ikah, Association of Tricycle Riders Transport Union
FCT NULGE suspends strike
THE Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter, has called off the indefinite strike it embarked on Feb. 17. The News Agency... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 65 times
Tags: Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE),
Ukrainian refugees will receive EU protection for up to 3 years — German Minister
REFUGEES from Ukraine do not need to go through the asylum procedure and will receive immediate protection for up to three years in European Union (EU),... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 64 times
Tags: European Union (EU), Nancy Faeser,
Work resumes at Bwari Area Council as NULGE calls off strike
Members of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Bwari Area Council of the FCT, on Wednesday, resumed work at the council’s secretariat. The News Agency... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 71 times
Tags: National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE),
EU Commission proposes temporary residence rights for Ukraine refugees
The European Commission on Wednesday proposed to grant temporary protection to people fleeing war in Ukraine, including a residence permit and access to employment and social... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 45 times
Tags: European Union,
MC Oluomo replies NURTW’s query
LAGOS State chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo, has responded to a query issued to him... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 70 times
Tags: National Union of Road Transport Workers, MC Oluomo, Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya,
Diplomats stage walk out during Lavrov’s UN speech in Geneva
DIPLOMATS from dozens of countries staged a walk out on Tuesday during Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov’s addresses at the Human Rights Council and the Conference... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 65 times
Tags: Sergey Lavrov, European Union, the UK, U.S.
Russian football federation angered by FIFA and UEFA bans
THE Russian Football Union (RFU) has reacted with anger and disappointment to being suspended from the game following the invasion of Ukraine. This is contrary to “all... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 102 times
Tags: International Judo Federation, International Olympic Committee (IOC), Russian Football Union (RFU), Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), Vladimir Putin,
AU decries reports of ill treatment as Africans try to flee Ukraine
SENEGAL’S President Macky Sall, and Moussa Faki Mahamat, head of African Union (AU) Commission in a joint statement said it was unacceptable for Africans to be... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 87 times
Tags: President Macky Sall, Moussa Faki Mahamat, African Union (AU),
Ukraine officially appeals for EU membership
UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed an official appeal for the European Union (EU), asking for an accession of Ukraine via a new special procedure, the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 141 times
Tags: President Volodymyr Zelensky, European Union (EU), Sergii Nykyforov, NATO,
ASUU strike: We’ll block roads in Oyo, NANS threatens FG
THE National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has threatened to block all federal government roads in Oyo from Tuesday, if the Academic Staff Union of Universities... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 97 times
Tags: National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Steven Tegbe,
Slovenia’s PM supports speedier EU membership process for Ukraine
SLOVENIAN Prime Minister Janez Jansa on Monday expressed “full support” for a speedier European Union (EU) membership procedure for Ukraine, responding to a call for support... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 54 times
Tags: President Vladimir Putin, Janez Jansa, European Union (EU), Petr Fiala,
Russia restricts flights of airlines of 36 countries in response to bans on air travels
OVER the weekend, Western countries initiated new sanctions against Russia in connection with the Russian operation in Ukraine. European Union banned any Russian aircraft from landing, taking... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 57 times
Tags: Russia, European Union,
EU Commission working on practical modalities to ban RT Modalities
The European Commission is working on practical modalities to ensure the ban on Sputnik news agency and RT broadcaster in the European Union amid Russia’s military... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 74 times
Tags: European Union, European Union Commission, Eric Mamer, Vladimir Putin,
Spain proposes shutting European ports for Russian vessels – Foreign Minister
SPAIN is proposing to the European Union’s member countries to close European ports for Russian ships, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said on Monday. “Regarding the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 55 times
Tags: European Union,
NANS holds peaceful protest in Jos over ASUU strike
STUDENTS in Plateau, under the aegis of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Monday staged a peaceful protest in Jos over the ongoing strike by... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 66 times
Tags: National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Na’allah Nanzim,
EU defence ministers to coordinate arms deliveries to Ukraine
EUROPEAN Union (EU) foreign policy Chief Josep Borrell on Monday said European Union defence ministers would meet virtually to coordinate their assistance for Ukraine. Borrell in his... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 70 times
Tags: European Union (EU), Josep Borrell,
NURTW queries Oluomo
THE national body of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has queried the Lagos State Council Chairman, Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya aka MC Oluomo, over... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 75 times
Tags: National Union of Road Transport Workers, Alhaji Azeez Abiola, Alhaji Kabiru Ado Yau, Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, M C Oluomo,
Bus Terminal will decongest 99 percent traffic in Karu – NURTW Chair
Mr Salihu Adamu, Nasarawa state Chairman, National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), has said that the newly inaugurated Sani Abacha Bus Terminal would decongest 99... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 86 times
Tags: Salihu Adamu, National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW),
Edo bank robbery: Gunmen spotted carrying money in sacks
THE gunmen, who invaded banks in Uromi, headquarters of Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State, on Thursday, were spotted moving money in sacks. At least,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 74 times
Tags: Zenith, UBA, First, Union Banks.
Ukraine requests urgent debate at Human Rights Council — UN
UN on Thursday said that Ukraine had requested an urgent debate at the UN Human Rights Council on the situation stemming from the Russian aggression. “This is... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 61 times
Tags: United Nations, Vasily Alekseevich Nebenzya, Yevheniia Filipenko, European Union (EU),
Ukraine requests urgent debate at Human Rights Council — UN
UN on Thursday said that Ukraine had requested an urgent debate at the UN Human Rights Council on the situation stemming from the Russian aggression. “This is... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 81 times
Tags: UN Human Rights Council, Ms Michelle Bachelet, European Union,
EU refuses comment on ban on entry visas for Russians
THE European Union cannot yet comment on ban on visas for Russians to enter member states as “all measures will be discussed at the summit on... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 84 times
Tags: European Union,
Zamfara NUJ set to hold election in March 2022
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zamfara State Council, has expressed readiness to hold election into all the state offices on or before March 23. The Secretary... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 53 times
Tags: Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Dahiru Samaila,
Runsewe, NUJ broker peace between monarch, Journalists Estate Residents, Arepo
THE director general national council for Arts and Culture, NCAC, Segun Runsewe alongside President of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Chris Isiguzo and Chairman NUJ Lagos Council,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 127 times
Tags: Nigeria Union of Journalists, Oba Solomon Atanda Oyebi, NCAC, Segun Runsewe, Chris Isiguzo, Adeleye Ajayi,
AMISOM receives 160 police to enhance security in Somalia
THE African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) said it has received 160 Formed Police Unit (FPU) personnel from Uganda to help enhance stabilisation efforts in the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 68 times
Tags: African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), Formed Police Unit (FPU), Daniel Okello, Individual Police Officers (IPOs)
Reps urge FG to honour agreement with ASUU
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to honour its agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), to end the union’s ongoing... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 161 times
Tags: Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Rep. Dozie Nwankwo, House of Representatives,
European Commission, Council condemn Russia invasion of Donetsk, Luhansk in Ukraine
European Commission and European Council have jointly condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to recognise the non-government controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 82 times
Tags: European Commission, European Council, President Vladimir Putin,
ASUU strike : Zik Varsity lecturers are in full compliance — Chair
Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) Chapter, are complying fully with the ongoing “one-month warning strike“ declared by their... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 95 times
Tags: Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ifunanya Okoye,
ASUU strike: NANS vows to block major federal roads
Following the commencement of a four-week warning strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) says it will... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 60 times
Tags: National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Sunday Asefon,
EU council adopts $1.36bn micro-financial aid to Ukraine
THE European Council on Monday said in a statement that it has finalised an adoption of 1.2 billion euros ($1.36 billion) in micro-financial aid to Ukraine. The... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 66 times
Tags: European Union,
Why we embark on indefinite strike- FCT NULGE
THE Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter said that it embarked on an indefinite strike over the non-release of December... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 101 times
Tags: Comrade Ibrahim Kabi, Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees,
AU expresses concerns over slow implementation of transition charter in Guinea
AFRICAN Union (AU) on Friday expressed deep concerns over the slow pace of implementation of a transition charter in Guinea. This is contained in a statement issued... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 170 times
Tags: African Union, President Alpha Conde,
NMDPRA, NNPC, PTD, NARTO, NUPENG to expedite transporters freight rate review
By Anthony Isibor. FOLLOWING the meeting between the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, Nigeria National Petroleum Commission, NNPC, Petroleum Tanker Drivers, PTD, Nigerian Association... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 70 times
Tags: National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners, Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Nigeria National Petroleum Commiss
Africa calls for renewed, redefined partnership with Europe
By Anthony Isibor. PRESIDENT of Senegal, Macky Sall has called for a renewed and redefined, consensual, and mutually beneficial partnership with Europe that will be based on... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 154 times
Tags: President Macky Sall, Union-African, Savoy-Sarr,
Students appeal to FG, ASUU over incessant strikes
SOME students of University of Jos have appealed to the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to find a common ground toward... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 109 times
Tags: Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Federal Government, University of Jos,
Buhari calls for EU’s weighty sanctions on unconstitutional leadership changes in Africa
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has called on European leaders to support African Union measures aimed at ending unconstitutional leadership changes on the continent. “We also call for stronger... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 67 times
Tags: President Muhammadu Buhari, African Union,
Winter Olympics: IOC president disturbed by Russian teenager’s meltdown
Thomas Bach, President, International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Friday it had been “chilling” to witness Russian teenage skater Kamila Valieva crumble under pressure at the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 79 times
Tags: International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, Kamila Valieva, Anna Shcherbakova, Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), International Skating Union (ISU), World A
Learn modern skills to be more productive – Plateau LG chair challenges staff
CHAIRMAN, Qua’an-Pan Local Government Council in Plateau, Mr Ernest Da’a, has challenged its employees to learn modern skills and develop their capacities toward adequate and sustainable... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 74 times
Tags: Hosea Simput, Arandong Makwin, Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Ernest Da’a, Stephen Sarki,
Buhari, ”G4” members evolve new strategies for conflict resolution in Africa
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari and the Presidents of Algeria and South Africa as well as the Prime Minister of Ethiopia under the auspices of the “G4” have... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 60 times
Tags: Milos Zeman, Czech Republic, African Union (AU), Malam Garba Shehu, Abiy Ahmed, President Muhammadu Buhari,
EU launches reset with Africa after pandemic disruption
THE European Union (EU) welcomed more than 40 African leaders to Brussels on Thursday in an effort to reassert its influence on a continent where China... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 171 times
Tags: W. Gyude Moore, African Medicines Agency (AMA), Frank Mattheis, President Cyril Ramaphosa, President Julius Maada, European Union (EU),
NARTO, NUPENG-PTD suspend planned strike as NNPC intervenes
THE Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners, National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) have suspended their planned strike... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 107 times
Tags: National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Williams Akporeha, Abiodun Adeniji, Malam Mele Kyari, Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Otunba Sa
UN to work ‘lockstep’ with parliamentarians to achieve global commitments
The President of the 76th Session of UN General Assembly, Abdulla Shahid, on Thursday said the UN will work in “lockstep” with parliamentarians to achieve global... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 74 times
Tags: Abdulla Shahid, Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), United Nations,
Strike: UniJos suspends academic activities
THE Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, has suspended academic activities in the institution for the 2020/2021 academic session. Abdullahi Abdullahi, Deputy Registrar,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 102 times
Tags: Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Tanko Ishaya, Abdullahi Abdullahi,
European Commission ‘will act’ to defend EU funds – Top official
THE European Commission “will act with determination’’ to punish rule of law violations using a new sanctions mechanism that was upheld in the court on Wednesday,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 71 times
Tags: Von der Leyen, European Commission
Abubakar Audu University not part of ASUU strike — Dean
Lecturers of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) on Wednesday said they would not join the warning strike declared by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Prof.... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 126 times
Tags: Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Prof. Ogunbiyi Joseph, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Dr Yahaya Bello,
UNIBEN students mount roadblock to protest ASUU strike
SCORES of students of the University of Benin on Wednesday barricaded the ever-busy Benin-Ore-Sagamu road to protest the ongoing industrial action by the Academic Staff Union... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 121 times
Tags: Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Benin UNIBEN, National Executive Council (NEC),
Alex Ekwueme Varsity joins ASUU nation-wide strike
THE Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike (AE-FUNAI) branch has joined its counterparts in the one-month nationwide warning strike. This is... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 112 times
Tags: Academic Staff Union of Universities, AE-FUNAI, Dr Ogugua Egwu, Dr Joseph Chukwu,
No Ukraine attack on Wednesday – Russian EU envoy
RUSSIA'S ambassador to the European Union (EU), Vladimir Chizhov, has rejected U.S. warnings of a possible Russian attack on Ukraine on Wednesday. Chischow said this in remarks... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 62 times
Tags: Vladimir Chizhov, European Union,
Enugu LG election: SIEC commits to credible exercise
The Chairman, Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), Mr Michael Ajogu, has promised that the commission would conduct a credible and transparent local government election on... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 106 times
Tags: Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), Michael Ajogu, European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES),
App-based drivers’ union seek good policy in Lagos
The Nigeria Union of Professional App-based Transport Workers (NUPABTW) has urged the Lagos State Government to initiate policies to make ride hailing business a win-win platform... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 86 times
Tags: Nigeria Union of Professional App-based Transport Workers
UNIlorin Students’ Union donates N2m to sick members
The University of Ilorin Students’ Union, under the aegis of Babatunde Lukman Foundation, has donated N2.4 million to five students of the institution with various health... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 120 times
Tags: University of Ilorin Students’ Union, Prof. Lanre Ajibade,
EU to invest £820m in Nigeria’s digital economy
The European Union (EU) under its Gateway Initiative has disclosed plans to invest about 820 million Euros in the Nigerian digital economy sector over the next... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 85 times
Tags: European Union (EU), Margre Vestager,
Pantami’s promotion as professor illegal – ASUU
THE Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected the promotion of Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ibrahim Pantami as a Professor of cyber... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 90 times
Tags: Isa Ibrahim Pantami, Academic Staff Union of Universities, FUTO, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke,
ASUU declares one-month ‘total’ strike
THE Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced a four-week “comprehensive and total” strike. The strike will take effect from February 14, 2022. ASUU National President Prof... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 299 times
Tags: Academic Staff Union of Universities, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke
U.S., allies urge Sudan to stop political detentions
A group of Western countries and entities, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and the European Union, expressed concerns over the recent political arrests in... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 81 times
Tags: European Union, Gen. Abdel Fattah Burhan, Abdalla Hamdok,
EU, allies urges Sudan to stop arrests, detentions of political figures
The European Union, Canada, Norway, Switzerland, UK , and the U.S. have expressed concern over the arrests and detentions of several major political figures in Sudan... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 85 times
Tags: European Union,
EU, allies urges Sudan to stop arrests, detentions of political figures
The European Union, Canada, Norway, Switzerland, UK , and the U.S. have expressed concern over the arrests and detentions of several major political figures in Sudan... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 93 times
Tags: European Union,
‘Nigeria should return to regionalism’
THE Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Chief Gani Adams has stressed the need for Nigeria to go back to regionalism ahead of the 2023 polls. Speaking during... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 3 months ago | seen 98 times
Tags: Chief Gani Adams, Oodua Progressive Union
FCT teachers suspend 3 weeks strike
PRIMARY school teachers in Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have suspended their three weeks strike over non-payment of outstanding arrears. The Chairman, National... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 89 times
Tags: Mr Abdullahi Candido, National Union of Teachers, Comrade Stephen Knabayi,
Nigerian stock market rebounds by N54bn
Bullish sentiment returned to the Nigerian equities market on Wednesday following investors’ interest in Union Bank and Access Bank, which ensured the first gain of the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 83 times
Tags: NEM Insurance, Juli Plc, Access Bank, Union Bank, Nigerian Exchange Group (NGXGroup),
Ojukwu Varsity: ASUU factions clash, disagree on strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) Branch, is divided over the decision to join the impending national strike by the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 100 times
Tags: Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Prof. Osita Chiaghalam,
ASUU threatens indefinite strike over alleged FG’s failure to fulfill past agreements
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike over the Federal Government’s alleged failure to fulfill agreements earlier reached... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 62 times
Tags: Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Dr Salahu Lawal,
We’ll conduct free, fair LG elections in Enugu – ENSIEC
Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) has assured people of the state of free and fair local government elections on Feb. 23. Chairman of the commission, Dr... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 97 times
Tags: Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES),
ASUU urges FG to fulfil promises, avert imminent strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on Nigerians to prevail on the Federal Government to prevent imminent strike by fulfilling its promises. Prof Ayo... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 99 times
Tags: Academic Staff Union of Universities
NUT seeks legal backing for proposed Ogun Education Trust Fund
THE Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has asked Gov. Dapo Abiodun to initiate a bill aimed at providing a legal framework for the establishment of the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 70 times
Tags: Nigeria Union of Teachers, Gov. Dapo Abiodun, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Mr Samson Oyelere,
EU demands end to torture in Uganda
The European Union on Monday demanded punishment for perpetrators of torture in Uganda after images of a recently detained author circulated in domestic media showing marks... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 74 times
Tags: European Union, President Yoweri Museveni, Fred Enanga,
AU Heads of State, Govt outline African priorities for 2022
The Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government on Sunday ended its 35th ordinary session, outlining African priorities for 2022 and beyond. The... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 108 times
Tags: African Union (AU), President Macky Sall,
IAEA launches cancer care initiative in Africa
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Friday, World Cancer Day, launched a new initiative aimed at providing cancer care for people living in low and... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 139 times
Tags: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Moussa Faki Mahamat, Rafael Mariano Grossi,, African Union (AU),
Coups, COVID and climate test African leaders at summit
African leaders gather at an African Union summit this weekend to try to forge a coordinated response to the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. They also plan... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 132 times
Tags: African Union, President Cyril Ramaphosa, Moussa Faki Mahamat, Ebba Kalondo, Sharon Bar-li,
EU, U.S. agree to resume trade in mussels, clams, oysters
EU and U.S. on Friday agreed to resume trade in mussels, clams and oysters from the end of February marking another step in improved transatlantic relations. Trade... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 67 times
Tags: European Union, United States,
Continental Free Trade: African leaders to discuss boosting Africa’s transport sector
African leaders are set to meet next week to discuss boosting the African transport sector as a key impetus to spur a continental free trade pact. The... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 61 times
Tags: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), African Union (AU), African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA),
ASUU to embark on fresh indefinite strike
THE Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it would soon embark on an indefinite strike to press home their demands one month after it suspended... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 168 times
Tags: Academic Staff Union of Universities, Dr Lazarus Maigoro, NUC
Polish submits bill in move to end rule of law with EU
Polish President Andrzej Duda on Thursday submitted legislation to dismantle a controversial disciplinary chamber for judges. Duda said the move was in anticipation that it would allow... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 63 times
Tags: European Union, Andrzej Duda, Bartlomiej Przymusinski,
Afghan TV reporters free after 2 days in detention
Two Afghan TV reporters, Waris Hasrat and Aslam Hijab, have been released after spending two days in Taliban detention, their colleagues confirmed on Wednesday.Ali Jawad Asghari,... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 64 times
Tags: Waris Hasrat, Aslam Hijab, European Union,
Giving up Lufthansa school strategic mistake-Pilot Union
THE German pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) has accused Lufthansa of making a strategic mistake by transferring its traditional flight school in Goodyear in the U.S.... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 83 times
Tags: German pilots’ union, Stefan Herth, United Airlines
EU to blacklist 5 members of Mali’s junta
European Union on Tuesday agreed to impose travel bans and freeze assets on five members of Mali’s junta after the military rulers went back on an... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 52 times
Tags: European Union, ECOWAS,
FOI desk officers of public institutions meet on establishment of online platform to share information
FREEDOM of Information (FOI) Desk Officers from various Federal public institutions will meet at a two-day workshop in Abuja on February 1 and 2, 2022 to... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 92 times
Tags: Edetaen Ojo, Abubakar Malami, European Union,
EU sees surge of asylum seekers from Afghanistan in November
About 71,400 applications for asylum were lodged in the European Union and associated countries in November, up by nine per cent from October and the second-highest... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 122 times
Tags: European Union (EU), European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA),
NUT receives accusation form teachers
A group of teachers under the aegis of Concerned Teachers of Nigeria, has accused the national body of Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, of retaining retirees... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 114 times
Tags: Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Ojevwe Clement,, Leadership, Nigeria Union of Teachers
NUJ calls for ageing policy to be domesticated
THE Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Council, has called on the 36 states of the federation to domesticate the National Policy on... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 148 times
Tags: Omini Oden, Emmanuel Ogbeche, Nigeria Union of Journalists
Teachers strike: Abuja primary schools shut down again
PRIMARY schools teachers in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, have begun an indefinite strike on Wednesday over some pending arrears with area councils in the territory. Ameh... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 115 times
Tags: Philip Aduda, Ameh Baba, National Union of Teachers
ASUU supports 8 Kaduna varsity students with N800,000
THE Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter, on Tuesday presented cheques of N100, 000 each to eight students of the institution. Presenting... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 132 times
Tags: Academic Staff Union of Universities, Peter Adamu, Shu’aibu Simon,
NURTW crisis: Lagos Govt suspends 3 motor park activities on Lagos Island
THE Lagos State Government has suspended activities of the National Union Road Transport Workers (NURTW) at Eyin Eyo, Church Street and Idumota Bridge due to the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 122 times
Tags: National Union Road Transport Workers, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Hon. Oluwatoyin Fayinka,
Forward named in Italy squad for first time since 2018
MARIO Balotelli has been named in the Italy squad for the first time since 2018 as the European champions plan for their World Cup play-off semi-final. The... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 85 times
Tags: MARIO Balotelli, European champions, Roberto Mancini
EU challenges Russia at WTO over wood export restrictions
European Union on Friday launched a challenge at the World Trade Organization to Russian export restrictions on wood products which the bloc said are illegal and... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 62 times
Tags: European Union, World Trade Organization,
Advisers to slam EU plan to label gas, nuclear investments as green – draft
Experts advising the European Union on its green investment rules will warn Brussels not to go ahead with draft plans to label gas and nuclear energy... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 79 times
Tags: European Union
Oba youths force peddlers, robbers to leave town, leaders get full tenure
THE Leadership of Oba Patriotic Union (OPU) Youth Wing led by Victor Tochukwu Uzochukwu has been accorded full tenure in recognition for handling many security challenges... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 1,086 times
Tags: Rev Chris Emelie, Victor Tochukwu Uzochukwu, Oba Patriotic Union
AFCON: Bauchi fans hopeful of Eagles victory
Some football enthusiasts in Bauchi have expressed optimism that the Super Eagles will bring home the trophy of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 86 times
Tags: Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),
The battle for Steaua Bucharest - an Eastern European giant at war with itself
EASTERN European giants Steaua Bucharest are embroiled in a bitter dispute that shows little sign of easing. If anything, the temperature is on the rise. Steaua were... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 50 times
Tags: Steaua Bucharest, European Cup, Barcelona,
Commercial buses in Lagos to pay an annual N292,000 aside ‘Agbero’ charges
THE Lagos State Government has signed an agreement for the collection of what it called “Consolidated Informal Sector Transport Levy” designed to harmonise dues collected by... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 122 times
Tags: Toyin Fayinka, Musiliu Akinsanya, Rabiu Olowo, National Union of Road Transport Workers
European Parliament elects conservative Metsola new president
A clear majority of the European Parliament voted to make conservative lawmaker Roberta Metsola its new president on Tuesday, replacing David Sassoli who died unexpectedly. Metsola, who... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 106 times
Tags: Roberta Metsola, European People’s Party (EPP), Socialists & Democrats (S&D),
AU, Afreximbank, AfCFTA inaugurate Pan-African payment, settlement systems
THE African Union, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and AfCFTA have inaugurated the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), thereby making it available for use by the... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 80 times
Tags: THE African Union
EU foreign ministers to discuss China relations, Belarus situation
EUROPEAN Union (EU) relations with China and Belarus are to be discussed on Friday on the second day of an informal meeting of foreign ministers in... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 136 times
Tags: EUROPEAN Union,
Emefiele: Pan-African payment platform’ll reduce use of dollars, pounds in trade
GODWIN Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, says the pan-African payment and settlement system, PAPSS, will simplify cross-border transactions and reduce third currencies for intra-African... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 4 months ago | seen 131 times
Tags: CBN, GODWIN Emefiele, AfCFTA, African Union, Afreximbank
EU foreign, defense ministers to meet on security, Russia – Borrell
European Union (EU) defense and foreign ministers will hold informal meetings this week on the EU’s position on security in Europe and dialogue with Russia, EU... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 4 months ago | seen 61 times
Tags: European Union (EU),Julianne Smith,NATO,
EU Parliament president David Sassoli dies aged 65
David Sassoli, president of the European Parliament, has died at the age of 65. Sassoli died Tuesday morning in a hospital in the north-eastern Italian municipality of... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 106 times
Tags: Catholic youth groups, Martin Schulz, European Parliament, Social Democratic party Partito Democratico, Dario Franceschini, Corriere della Sera newspaper, David Sassoli
Celebration of 2021 Oyolima Cultural Festival in Umuoji
By Kennedy Nnamani THE Oyolima comedy and laughter night was really a spectacular show, organized by the board of trustees and the entire members of Oyolima Umuoji... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 245 times
Tags: Igwe Ikechukwu Oliver Akpudo, Uche Udego, Osy Praise, Chukwuemeka Nwachukwu, Umuoji Improvement Union Nigeria, Sly Onyima, Mmaduaborochukwu Orakwe, Eze Augustine Sunday Ojukwu, Uche Nworah, Onwurah Ag
EU Parliament president David Sassoli dies at 65
PRESIDENT of the European Parliament David Sassoli has died at the age of 65. Sassoli died early Tuesday morning in a hospital in the Italian municipality of... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 63 times
Tags: David Sassoli, European Parliament
FG’s intervention facilitated settlement of AEDC workers entitlements-Minister
The Ministry of Power says it has facilitated the payment of all entitlements of the workers of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) which caused the recent... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 87 times
Tags: Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC),Abubakar Aliyu,National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE),Nigerian Electricity Requlatory Commission(NERC),
Killing of Nigerian in South Africa under investigation – NiDCOM boss
MRS Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission’s (NiDCOM) said on Monday that investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killing in South Africa, of... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 103 times
Tags: Mr Collins Mgbo, Nigeria Union South Africa, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa,
Marketers say FG yet to implement VAT on imported LPG
THE Federal Government is yet to implement the payment of Value Added Tax, VAT, on imported Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG, the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN,... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 136 times
Tags: National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Retailers, Michael Umudu, Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers, Bassey Essien, News Agency of Nigeria
Mali condemns ECOWAS sanctions against military authorities
Mali on Monday condemned sanctions imposed on the country’s military authorities by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and responded by recalling its ambassadors... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 67 times
Tags: Mali,ECOWAS,West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU),
Plateau: NASU resume strike over unpaid allowances
The Non-academic Staff Union, NASU, Plateau State University, PLASU, Bokkos, on Thursday declared resumption of its suspended strike over alleged unpaid allowances. The union took the stand... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 165 times
Tags: News Agency of Nigeria, Mary Nansel- Gbakle, Jok Rwang-Pam, Simon Lalong, Non-academic Staff Union, Plateau State University
How Moscow sees Africa by Vsevolod Tkachenko
RUSSIA does not see Africa as an arena of confrontation with other countries and it is open to cooperation with African countries. It was also opened to... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 103 times
Tags: Africa Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, European Union, Vsevolod Tkachenko
Traditional ruler in Enugu receives vote of no confidence
SOME indigenes of Nguru community in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State have passed vote of no confidence on Igwe Linus Obayi, its traditional ruler. The... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 94 times
Tags: Nguru Town Union, Mr Uchenna Ugwu, Ministry of Rural Development, Prof. Ike Onyishi, Prof. Tony Onyishi, Prof. Tony Onyishi, Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Igwe Linus Obayi, Nsukka Local Government Area,
Buhari congratulates former Minister, Akinyemi at 80
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, former Minister of External Affairs, on his 80th birthday. Akinyemi will clock 80 on Jan. 4. The President, in a statement... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 120 times
Tags: Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, Commonwealth, African Union UN, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, president Buhari, Femi Adesina,
Why Igbo group urged Buhari to review list of nominees for INEC national commissioners
THE South-East Group, Igbo Political Progressive Union (IPPU) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to review the list of nominees for National Commissioners of the Independent National... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 172 times
Tags: Independent National Electoral Commission, Mr. Olaniyi Ijalaye, Igbo Political Progressive Union, Mr. John Nwobodo, President Muhammadu Buhari,
Group optimistic of traffic-free access to ports in 2022
THE Council of Maritime Transport Union and Association (COMTUA) says they are optimistic that 2022 would usher in a new vista in the quest for traffic-free... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 144 times
Tags: Nigerian Ports Authority, E Council of Maritime Transport Union and Association,
An Open-Letter to My Fellow Africans: Macky Sall is unfit to Chair The African Union
By Adama Gaye WITH the new year unfolding, the worst betrayal of Africa’s dream to transform her Pan-African long-sought project into reality is about to happen with... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 5 months ago | seen 638 times
Tags: Adams Gaye, Macky Sall, President of Senegal, African Union, Afr
Omicron COVID-19 harbinger to end global pandemic
THE decreased severity of the Omicron COVID-19 variant may be a "harbinger" of an end to the global pandemic caused by virus. Initial data from South... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 5 months ago | seen 162 times
Tags: Martin McKee, a professor of European public health at LSHTM, Mark Jit, Professor of Vaccine Epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), International Journal of Infectio
e-Call-up System: How NPA, TTP operator extort money from Truck drivers
Yinka Aroyewun, president of the Council of Maritime Transport Union Associations, COMTUA, has called for the review of the operations of the electronic call-up system for... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 5 months ago | seen 104 times
Tags: Raji Adeshina, Stephen Omotayo, Omolola Olushola,Yinka Aroyewun, Council of Maritime Transport Union Associations, COMTUA,
EU to use dissuasion, dialogue to prevent crisis in Ukraine
EUROPEAN Union foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, on Monday said the EU would use dissuasion and dialogue to prevent an escalation of the situation in Ukraine. Borrell... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 5 months ago | seen 68 times
Tags: Josep Borrell, European union, dialogue,
NASU wants unions to focus on businesses, financial empowerment to support members
Mr Peters Adeyemi, the General Secretary, Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) on Friday said unionism should be used to raise funds through... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 65 times
Tags: Non-Academic Staff Union, Mr Peters Adeyemi, UNILORIN, Prof. Sulyman Abdulkareem, Vice-Chancellor
Scholz travels to Paris, Brussels on first trip as German chancellor
GERMAN Chancellor Olaf Scholz was making his first trip abroad since taking office on Friday, meeting President Emmanuel Macron in Paris and EU and NATO heads... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 78 times
Tags: Olaf Scholz, NATO heads, German-French cooperation, European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen
EU countries to take in 40,000 people from Afghanistan
GERMANY and 14 other European Union (EU) countries have pledged to take in some 40,000 people from Afghanistan. Ylva Johansson, EU Commissioner for Home Affairs, said this... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 91 times
Tags: European Union, Ylva Johansson, Afghanistan
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise: How a British owner is helping reawaken a former Belgian giant
AN English lower-league veteran, a former MK Dons defender and a Premier League club owner aren't the most obvious ingredients required to help awaken a fallen... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 125 times
Tags: Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, Brighton, Tony Bloom
Nigerians stranded in Libya return home
THE National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has said that Nigerians, who were stranded in Libya, were brought back home on Tuesday night, December 7. The returnees were... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 6 months ago | seen 114 times
Tags: Ibrahim Farinloye, European Union, EU, National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, Nigerian Immigration Services, FAAN,
Youths call for sustained unity among Urhobo people
THE Youth Wing of Urhobo Progressive Union (UPU), Worldwide, has called for sustained unity among Urhobo people. The group made the call on Thursday at its Secretariat... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 1,010 times
Tags: Urhobo Progressive Union,
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccines ‘appropiate,’ – EU official
A top European Union official said on Wednesday it was “understandable and appropriate” to consider mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations in the face of worsening infection rates among... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 190 times
Tags: European Union, COVID-19
ECB governor can be prosecuted for corruption – EU court
THE former governor of an EU member state’s central bank is not immune from prosecution in cases of corruption, the top court of the European Union... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 78 times
Tags: European Union
Petrol to sell for N340 per litre next year, says Kyari
...Labour cautions govt against unilateral action ...N5,000 monthly stipend for 40m Nigerians GOING by the words of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Group Managing Director/ Chief Executive... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 293 times
Tags: Mallam Mele Kyari, Petrol to sell for N340, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Trade Union Congress,
Former defence college commandant tasks journalists on dissemination of information
REAR Admiral Samuel Alade (Rtd), former commandant of the National Defence College (NDC), Abuja, has urged journalists to ensure proper dissemination of factual information to ensure... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 93 times
Tags: Rear Admiral Samuel Alade (Rtd), Nigeria Union of Journalists,
How NI frustrated Euro champions with 'typical Italian performance'
IT says a lot when you face the European champions who need to get a result in World Cup qualifying, and are left disappointed with a... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 109 times
Tags: European champions, World Cup, Roberto Mancini
Umuoji improvement union of Nigeria, Awka Branch congratulates Soludo, Ibezim
....lauds INEC, Buhari, security agents ...thanks Obiano, Ndi Anambra By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu THE entire members of Umuoji Improvement Union of Nigeria (UIUN), Awka Branch, have joined all men and... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 172 times
Tags: Umuoji Improvement Union of Nigeria
Harry Kane: England defeat and transfer speculation took its toll, says forward
ENGLAND captain Harry Kane says defeat in the European Championships final and summer speculation over his Tottenham future took its toll on him mentally. The Three Lions... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 6 months ago | seen 170 times
Tags: Harry Kane, European Championship, ENGLAND, Tottenham
EU court to rule on 2.4bn Google appeal of historic fine
U.S. tech giant Google on Wednesday will know the outcome of an appeal against a massive EU competition fined for squeezing rival shopping services on its... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 138 times
Tags: Google, Margrethe Vestager, European Court of Justice
European Tour rebrands to DP World Tour as it reaches 50th anniversary
THE European Tour will become the DP World Tour from the start of the 2022 season and feature a total prize fund in excess of $200m... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 150 times
Tags: European Tour,
Cricket's groundkeepers on tackling the sport's climate crisis
AFRICAN Union Chairperson, Moussa Mahamat, says the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) is a clear demonstration of what could be achieved if the government creates an... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 320 times
Tags: Ecobank, AFRICAN Union Chairperson, Moussa Mahamat
NAN Senior Editor appointed diplomats’ special emissary
THE International Society of Diplomats (ISD) has appointed Mr Victor Asije, a Senior Editor at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), its Special Emissary in charge... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 107 times
Tags: International Society of Diplomats (ISD), Mr Victor Asije, University of Ibadan, Nigeria Union of Journalists
Urhobos decry marginalisation by oil multinationals
THE Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Worldwide has decried the alleged marginalisation of Urhobo ethnic nationality by the oil multinationals operating in the oil-rich region of the... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 145 times
Tags: Urhobo Progress Union
EU, U.S. ‘urgently request’ access to ousted Sudanese premier
THE European Union (EU), United States (U.S.), and other countries are urgently requesting a meeting with Sudan’s Prime Minister, Abdullah Hamdok, who was ousted during Sudan’s... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 184 times
Tags: European Union, United States
Neves officially declared winner of Cabo Verde’s presidency
CABO Verde’s National Electoral Commission, CNE, on Friday formally declared opposition leader José Maria Pereira Neves, 61, as winner of the October 17 presidential election with... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 7 months ago | seen 306 times
Tags: European Union, World Bank, IMF, Sao Paulo School of Business Administration in Brazil, African Party for the Independence of Cabo Verde, PAICV, ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions, ECONEC, Ma
Over 50% of cooking gas users have switched to firewood, charcoal – Retailers
THE Liquefied Petroleum Gas Retailers (LPGAR), branch of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), says over 50 percent of cooking gas users... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 7 months ago | seen 297 times
Tags: Mr Michael Umudu, National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Retailers,
More games, more countries, more travel: Does European football care about its climate impact?
A continent-wide Euros, an expanded Champions League and an entirely new tournament designed to spread the game further than before. At a time when the world is... Read more
Author: Publisher Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 146 times
Tags: Champions League, Euros, European club football
Esele urges FG to borrow for capital projects, not consumption
MR Peter Esele, former President of, Trade Union Congress (TUC) has requested the Federal Government to borrow for a capital project, rather than for consumption. Esele, also... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 7 months ago | seen 123 times
Tags: Peter Esele, Trade Union Congress,
NNPC mulls rebuilding roads under tax credit scheme
THE Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) started its week with an engagement with critical stakeholders in a bid to find lasting solutions to the road network... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 7 months ago | seen 292 times
Tags: Mele Kyari, NNPC, PTD, NARTO, Nigerian Union of Petroleum & Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG
Law abiding Nigerians not harassed by Italian authorities- Unions
THE National Union of Nigerian Association in Italy (NUNAI) and Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Europe (NIDOE), Italy say law-abiding Nigerians living in Italy are not being... Read more
Author: Maureen Chigbo | Posted 7 months ago | seen 178 times
Tags: Mr Mfawa Abam,Pastor Mike Oputteh,Mr Omorondion Iduhun,National Union of Nigerian Association in Italy,Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Europe,
All Blacks rugby union legend John Kirwan's son scores winner for NZ football team
NIKO Kirwan, son of All Blacks rugby union legend John Kirwan, scored for New Zealand's football team in a 1-0 win over Bahrain. Substitute Kirwan headed in... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 7 months ago | seen 105 times
Tags: NIKO Kirwan, All Blacks rugby union, New Zealand
ECES trains electoral officials, journalists on conduct, coverage of Nasarawa LG polls
EUROPEAN Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) has trained officials of the Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC) and some journalists on the proper conduct and coverage... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 225 times
Tags: EUROPEAN Centre for Electoral Support, NASIEC
Fifa calendar reforms destructive for club game - ECA
FIFA'S calendar revamp would "lead to a direct and destructive impact on the club game", says the European Club Association. World football's governing body has proposed a... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 302 times
Tags: FIFA, European Club Association
Uefa doubles prize money for women's European Championship
UEFA has doubled the prize money available to teams for the women's European Championship in 2022. England will host the tournament at 10 stadiums from 6-31 July... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 258 times
Tags: UEFA, women's European Championship
Borno Govt flags-of public reconciliation campaign for repentant Boko-Haram elements
BORNO Government has flagged off a public campaign programme designed to reconcile and reintegrate repentant Boko-Haram elements. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme,... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 8 months ago | seen 215 times
Tags: BORNO Government, UNICEF, European Union,
SCOA boss commends Unity Bank, Others for N15.5b worth of Trucks supply deal to Julius Berger
Massad Boulos, group managing director of SCOA Nigeria Plc, has commended Unity Bank Plc and other banks for facilitating a credit facility of N15.5 billion for... Read more
Author: publisher | Posted 8 months ago | seen 233 times
Tags: Unity Bank Plc, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, Massad Boulos, SCOA Nigeria Plc,Heritage, Zenith, Providus, Wema, UBA, Union and Coronation Merchant Banks
AASDU is the only recognized umbrella body of Anambra indigenes in Lagos - Ebeledike
By Anthony Isibor AMECHI Ebeledike, president, Association of Anambra State Union, AASDU, Lagos, says that the association is the only authorized, registered and recognized umbrella body of... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 144 times
Tags: Association of Anambra State Union,AMECHI Ebeledike,
European champions Italy became the first national team to go 37 games without defeat as they thrashed Lithuania in a World Cup qualifier
EUROPEAN champions Italy became the first national team to go 37 games without defeat as they thrashed Lithuania in a World Cup qualifier. There were suggestions the... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 107 times
Tags: European champions Italy became the first national team to go 37 games without defeat as they thrashed Lithuania in a World Cup qualifier
South East safe to host NUJ 7th Triennial conference - NUJ States chairmen
THIRTEEN key officials of the Nigerian Union of Journalists in the five South Eastern States have dismissed the false alarm that South East is not safe... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 210 times
Tags: Nigerian Union of Journalists,
European Union pledges 74 million euro funding for AfCFTA to support small and medium enterprises, says AAASME Secretary General
ADDIS Ababa, 19 August 2021 (ECA) - The European Union (EU)has pledged 74 million euro to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to support small-medium... Read more
Author: editor | Posted 9 months ago | seen 257 times
Tags: he European Union,African Continental Free Trade Area,All Africa Association for Small and Medium Enterprises,