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The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and Chevron Nigeria Ltd. are seeking stronger industry collaboration to accelerate engineering innovation, deepen local technical capacity and improve Nigeria’s energy sector performance. The commitment emerged during a courtesy visit by an NSE delegation to Chevron in Lagos on Friday, where engineers from both organisations explored opportunities for closer… The post NSE, Chevron Partner To Boost Engineering Innovation, Local Capacity appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State on Thursday expressed deep concern over revelations by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) that the state under Governor Hyacinth Alia has an unspent balance of N19.18 billion in basic education intervention funds, the highest among the 36 states of the federation. The party was reacting to… The post Explain Unspent N19.18bn UBEC Balance, Benue PDP Tells Alia appeared first on New Telegraph.

…Says Quality Leadership Must Be Measured by Service The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister, Nyesom Wike on Thursday inaugurated a pedestrian bridge constructed by the Dunamis International Gospel Centre along the busy Lugbe-Airport express road, Abuja. Speaking at the venue, Wike called on leaders at all levels in the society to give quality service that… The post Wike Inaugurates Pedestrian Bridge Built By Dunamis Church appeared first on New Telegraph.

Health workers in Delta State have declared support for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing what they described as the positive impact of their respective administrations on healthcare delivery and workers’ welfare. The workers made their position known at a stakeholders’ meeting in Asaba, where issues relating… The post 2027: Delta Health Workers Endorse Tinubu, Oborevwori appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Bayelsa State Government has disclosed that its monthly wage bill has increased from about N6 billion to N13 billion, attributing the rise to an increase in the workforce and the implementation of the new minimum wage and other salary-related obligations. The state government also said the wage bill is expected to rise further to… The post Bayelsa Wage Bill Rises To N13bn, May Hit N16bn In October – Govt appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is seeking the cooperation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in combating sophisticated electoral disinformation, managing logistics in complex terrains, and strengthening inclusive voter education. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, in an address during a visit of the ECOWAS Pre-Election Fact-Finding Mission to the commission’s headquarters,… The post 2027: INEC Seeks ECOWAS Assistance In Combating Disinformation, Complex Terrains appeared first on New Telegraph.

Hon. Chief Tim Egboka, Chairman of the Obidient-Kwankwasiya Movement in Anambra State, has urged the people of the state to turn their support for Peter Obi into votes, insisting that Anambra must take a leading role in the forthcoming 2027 presidential election. Egboka spoke on Thursday after a State Executive Council meeting of the movement… The post 2027: Egboka Charges Anambra On Peter Obi’s Presidential Bid appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has hailed the accreditation of 20 cutting-edge courses at the Federal University of Science and Technology (FUST), Kabo, Kano State, urging the management of the higher institution to uphold the highest standards of academic excellence. Senator Barau stated this when the Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of… The post Jibrin Hails Accreditation Of 20 Courses At FUST appeared first on New Telegraph.

As part of efforts to promote a culture of appreciation for everyone working to make society better, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) working in Nigeria have called on the United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU) to formally recognise October 22nd of every year as the Day of the Advocates. While addressing Journalists in Minna… The post CSOs Task UN, AU To Declare Oct 22 As Day For The Advocates appeared first on New Telegraph.

President Bola Tinubu has nominated six executive directors for the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), in a letter to the Senate. The three nominees were being re-appointed, while three are new appointees; once the Senate approves, all nominees will serve a five-year term. According to the Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the renominated… The post Tinubu Nominates 6 Executive Directors For NMDPRA appeared first on New Telegraph.

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