By Our Reporter KANO (CONVERSEER) – A group of women in Kano State has launched “Mata Zalla,” a female-only tricycle transport service designed to serve women while providing employment opportunities for female drivers. “Mata Zalla” translates to “exclusively women” in Hausa. Under the initiative, women operate the tricycles and transport only female passengers, creating a…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has called on stakeholders, community leaders and youths to take ownership of projects situated in their communities. The directive was given by the NDDC State Director for Cross River, Dr Daniel Ajunwa, during a “Capability Building Programme for Stakeholders Across the Niger Delta…
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, CFR. By Anietie Akpan Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has appointed Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Senator Ibrahim, a doctorate graduate of the University of Cambridge, obtained his Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a Master of…
President Bola Tinubu. By Dianabasi Effiong President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the postings of 31 career and 34 non-career ambassadors to various countries and the United Nations. This is contained in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, (Information and Strategy), on March 6. The Senate confirmed the ambassadors-designate last December….
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Government of Cross River State has announced a comprehensive ban on illegal mining across the state following a strategic meeting with critical stakeholders in the sector. The directive was given by the Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, on Thursday. The decisive directive, which takes immediate effect, exempts only operators…
