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…As FG Pushes Youth Empowerment Through Skills Acquisition, Energy Transition Initiative By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The National Youth Service Corps and the National Automotive Design and Development Council have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at equipping Corps Members with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) retrofitting skills as part of efforts to tackle unemployment and promote Nigeria’s energy transition agenda. The collaboration was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Abuja on the integration of CNG retrofitting training into the NYSC Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme. Speaking during the ceremony, the Director General of NYSC,…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja More than a decade after its establishment, the Regy and Henry Amazing Grace Foundation (RHAGF) has continued to make significant impact in the fight against poverty across communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), empowering over 2,000 individuals through various economic and skills acquisition programmes. The foundation, whose core mission is centered on poverty eradication and community development, has consistently partnered with stakeholders to improve the living conditions of vulnerable families and individuals. Its interventions are aimed at complementing government efforts to reduce poverty and create economically viable communities. https://youtube.com/shorts/ZdF5h8pDuo8?si=pB02OOD_oHk-bspz According to the National Coordinator of…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening social work practice in Nigeria through the operationalization of the Nigerian Council for Social Work, as key stakeholders gathered for a high-level Strategic Dialogue and National Social Service Workforce Coordination Meeting in Abuja. The meeting, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel, brought together representatives of government institutions, development partners, professional associations, academic institutions, and civil society organizations to chart a new course for the regulation and professionalization of social work in the country. Delivering the keynote address, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja A frontline aspirant for the Okehi/Adavi Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, Hon. Aisha Ibrahim Adoke -AIA (PhD), has officially picked up her nomination forms to contest under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), pledging to deliver impactful and people-oriented representation. The nomination forms were obtained on Thursday at the ADC National Headquarters in Abuja, marking a significant step in her bid to represent the people of Okehi/Adavi at the Green Chamber of the National Assembly in 2027. Speaking to her mammoth supporters shortly after obtaining the forms, Hon. Adoke assured constituents…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Ibrahim Suleiman, has called on Local Government Chairmen across Nigeria to intensify grassroots-driven social protection and inclusive development initiatives in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The Minister made the call while addressing a Stakeholder Engagement with Local Government Chairmen organized by the National Social Safety-Nets Coordinating Office at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. Speaking at the event, Suleiman described the engagement as timely and significant, noting that Nigeria was at a “defining moment” in its pursuit of inclusive governance, social equity, and…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja. Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has recorded a major milestone in the inaugural edition of The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts as 98 entries were submitted at the close of applications on Thursday, signalling strong interest from young Nigerian creatives eager to tell the nation’s story through documentary filmmaking. The maiden edition of the prize, themed “Identity,” is dedicated to documentary filmmaking and targets Nigerian youths aged 35 years and below. Speaking during the official handover of entries, NLNG’s General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, Sophia Horsfall, described the response as proof of the vast creative…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has called on Corps Members to exercise responsibility in their use of social media, urging them to promote national unity and the ideals of the scheme through their online engagements. Addressing the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Corps Members at orientation camps in Kubwa, Federal Capital Territory, and Keffi, Nasarawa State, the NYSC helmsman reminded them of their expected participation in the 2027 General Elections. He stressed the importance of maintaining strict neutrality, noting that Corps Members must remain non-partisan both offline and…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has released its first-quarter 2026 report on the enforcement of the Domestic Crude Supply Obligation (DCSO), revealing a significant gap between crude oil volumes allocated, offered, and ultimately delivered to local refineries. According to the report, a total of 61.9 million barrels of crude oil was allocated to domestic refineries between January and March. However, producers exceeded expectations by offering 68.7 million barrels within the same period. Despite this surplus, actual supply lagged considerably at just 28.5 million barrels — translating to a conversion rate of roughly 36 to…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced Thursday, May 21, 2026, as the official passing-out date for members of the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II. According to the scheme’s management, activities leading up to the passing-out ceremony will begin on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. These activities will include Job Advisory and Counselling (JAC) sessions organized by the NYSC alongside relevant agencies, as well as the signing of final clearance by Zonal Inspectors. The passing-out exercise is expected to be low-key, with Certificates of National Service to be distributed to qualified corps members across all Local…

By| Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria has raised alarm over escalating threats and violence against foreign nationals in South Africa, calling for urgent action to protect Nigerians and ensure accountability for recent deaths linked to security agencies. At a high-level meeting in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, met with South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner, Lesoli Machele, to convey Nigeria’s concerns over disturbing reports of intimidation and attacks allegedly fueled by groups such as Operation Dudula. Nigeria condemned the reported deaths of two citizens — Nnaemeka Matthew Andrew Ekpeyong…