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The prestigious Independent Awards 2024 ceremony was held at the Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event celebrated individuals and organisations that have contributed to national development.Speaking at the event, Chairman of the NDDC Governing Board, Mr. Chiedu Ebie, stated that the award was a call to more outstanding service. He remarked: “The reward for hard work is more work. For us at the NDDC, this award means we must redouble our efforts. We will continue striving to positively impact the lives of Niger Delta people through sustainable development and infrastructure.” Similarly, the NDDC Managing Director,…

The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP governorship Candidate in Lagos State, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor), has returned to the  ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Adediran announced his return to the APC at a news conference on Monday in Lagos. Recall that Adediran, leader of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, announced his resignation from the PDP on March 3, citing lack of discipline in the party and betrayal by its leaders. He was previously a member of APC before joining PDP. Speaking at the news conference, Adediran who noted that the decision to quit the PDP was not an easy one, said he…

The Rivers State House of Assembly has served a notice of alleged misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. This development comes amid heightened political tensions between the House of Assembly and Governor Fubara. The notice, obtained by ChannelsTV, reads, “In compliance with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and other extant laws, we the undersigned members of the Rivers State House of Assembly hereby forward to you a Notice of Gross Misconduct by the Deputy Governor of Rivers State in the performance of the functions of her office.” Despite…

Ghana’s President, John Mahama, has endorsed Solana cryptocurrency as a transformative tool for Africa’s fintech development, emphasizing its potential to drive financial inclusion and innovation. The endorsement coincided with Solana’s celebration of the fifth anniversary of its mainnet launch on March 16, 2020. Over the past five years, Solana has established itself as a significant player in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, completing over 408 billion transactions and reaching nearly $1 trillion in cumulative trading volume. Speaking at the African Fintech Summit in Accra, President Mahama highlighted the importance of blockchain technology—particularly Solana’s low-cost, high-speed capabilities—for revolutionizing financial services across…

Nigerian fashion designer Kuforiji Oluwaseun has earned global recognition after securing the Guinness World Record for the longest sewing marathon, an extraordinary feat that underscores his exceptional craftsmanship and resilience. The Ogun State-born designer officially received his Guinness World Records certificate and plaque on Friday in honor of his outstanding achievement. Kuforiji sewed non-stop for an astounding 106 hours, 55 minutes, and 20 seconds, from January 22 to January 26, 2024, in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. Working solely with a needle and thread, he demonstrated remarkable precision, patience, and dedication to his craft. Within just six hours, he had already completed…

The Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, has inaugurated the reconstructed 23.7-Kilometre Ndoro-Ntalakwu Road Networks and adjoining roads in Ikwuano Local Government Area and the reconstructed Isi-Court Olokoro-Amaoba Oboro Road in Umuahia South LGA of Abia State. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Engr. Momoh, said that the road projects demonstrated the determination of the Federal Government to develop the Niger Delta region. The Minister commended the NDDC Board and Management for responding appropriately to the directives of President Bola Tinubu’s charge to deliver impactful projects in the Niger Delta region. He thanked President Tinubu for enabling the NDDC to…

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) recently marked the International Women’s Day 2025 and it witnessed a huge turnout of female staff and they held interactive sessions with top-flight professionals, learned all they need to overcome gender bias, break barriers, and achieve success in the oil and gas industry. In attendance as resource persons and guest speakers were Ms. Charlotte Essiet, an oil and gas industry professional and drone technology expert, Mrs. Chinwe Jack, a consultant with Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Company Limited, and Dr. Mrs Bassey Porbeni-Fumudoh, a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at the Federal Medical…

Former governor of the Bank of Canada, Mark Carney is now prime minister of Canada and has formed a leaner cabinet of 24 members, down from 37. Carney was elected leader of the Liberal Party last Sunday in Ottawa and has since tried to distance himself from his predecessor Justin Trudeau who held office for over nine years. The new prime minister will name familiar faces to his first cabinet that will only last a couple of days with an election looming. “We are a very focused government, focused on action and we will work immediately,” Carney said at Rideau…

Nigeria has made a significant stride towards sustainable energy with the official launch of the NEV T6 Electric Bus and its supporting charging infrastructure, marking a key milestone in the country’s shift to clean, technology-driven transportation. The event, held in Abuja, brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to witness this breakthrough in green mobility and energy efficiency. Speaking at the launch, Chief Uche Nnaji, Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, described the initiative as transformative for the nation’s transport sector, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He highlighted that the electric bus and infrastructure directly…

United Kingdom’s Home Office has asked some Nigerian nurses being probed for alleged examination fraud to leave the country. According to Nursing Times, the nurses, who are still awaiting the outcomes of their appeals, have had their visas revoked by the UK. The Home Office has reportedly sent them letters directing them to leave the country from next week. The deportation order follows an investigation by the UK’s Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) into suspected malpractice at Yunnik Technologies Test Centre in Ibadan, Oyo state. The investigation was launched after the NMC was alerted of “anomalous data”. The probe, which began…