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Renowned engineer and development advocate, Engr. (Comrade) Michael Akpobire, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to urgently establish a dedicated Engineering Training Institute, similar in model to the Nigeria Law School for lawyers, to bridge the wide gap between classroom theory and real-world engineering practice. He made the call while delivering a keynote…

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has sworn in eight newly appointed Permanent Secretaries. Swearing-in ceremony was held at the Executive Chambers of the Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital. Speaking during their swearing-in on Thursday, Ibas urged the appointees to champion accountability, innovation, and ethical leadership in…

The Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, believes that the presidency should remain with southern Nigeria for the next term to ensure equity and balance. Nigeria practices an unofficial power-sharing deal between the North and South, with each region taking turns to produce the President. President Bola Tinubu, from the South-West region,…

The United States Department of State on Tuesday announced an update to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigerians and other African citizens. According to a statement by the US Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday, “most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of Nigeria will be single-entry visas with a three-month validity period.” The new…