By Abdulfatah Babatunde The African School of Governance Foundation (ASGF) has announced the establishment of the African School of Governance (ASG) graduate institution. TheNewsZenith reports that ASG is designed to offer world-class public policy education, research and engagement programmes. ASGF announced this in a statement emailed to TheNewsZenith from Kigali, Rwanda, on Monday. Prominent African […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Democratic Front (TDF) has critiqued the World Bank for attempting to use President Olusegun Obasanjo’s regime as the benchmark for validating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Economic Agenda. TheNewsZenith reports that TDF, however, noted it agreed with some of the bank’s submissions. TDF insisted that the two scenarios were […]
From Our Correspondent The Police in Katsina State, on Saturday, foiled a banditry attack in Jibia Local Government Area and rescued six kidnap victims. TheNewsZenith reports that the Spokesman of the Command, ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the state Police Public Relations Officer, announced the incident in a statement on Sunday in Katsina. Aliyu stated that […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Nigeria Police Force has cautioned the general public against rampant jungle justice in part of the country, warning about its consequences on Nigeria’s criminal justice administration. TheNewsZenith reports that the Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi gave the warning in a statement circulated to newsmen on Sunday. Adejobi said a recent spate of […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged the military to enhance war preparedness and solidify combat capabilities, following large-scale drills around Taiwan. State media reported on Saturday, just days after Beijing staged large-scale military drills around Taiwan. According to state-run broadcaster CCTV, Xi made his comments when he visited the brigade of the People’s Liberation Army […]
The Group of Seven (G7) defence ministers are meeting in Italy against the backdrop of brewing tensions in the Middle East and the drawn-out conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The one-day gathering on Saturday marks the group’s first ministerial meeting dedicated to defence, and is being held in Naples, the southern Italian city that is […]
From our Correspondent Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s Presidential Candidate, has advised the Federal Government to invest more in agriculture to conquer food insecurity. TheNewsZenith reports that Obi gave the advice in a statement circulated on Friday in Abuja. The former governor of Anambra State stated this in response to the recent World Bank’s […]
By Our Correspondent The Federal Government has inaugurated the Export Skills Acquisition Centre (ESAC) under the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) to enhance capacity building for the youths and women. TheNewsZenith reports that the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, announced this at the inauguration of the centre on Friday in Lagos. ESAC […]
By Our Correspondent The Ikorodu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), with the German Chamber and Association Partnership Project (KVP), jointly trained 70 female Small and Medium-sized Entrepreneurs (SMEs). TheNewsZenith reports that the capacity training took place at the ICCI centre in Ikorodu on Thursday, Lagos State. The training’s theme is “Navigating Legal and Regulatory Issues: […]
Iranian Brig-Gen. Ebrahim Rostami has made a startling claim that Iran has weapons “far superior” to nuclear bombs. This statement has caused widespread concern. It comes at a time of rising tensions with Israel. Iranian lawmakers are considering changes to their military plans due to Israeli threats. The details of these weapons remain secret. However, […]