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Nov 15, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Oluwatunmise Omoseyin |Lamai Cassius |Ikponmwosa Odigie
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to host the country’s first ever international airshow in Lagos next year. The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, made the announcement during a press conference at his office in Abuja on Thursday.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Princess Nzerem |Lamai Cassius |Oluwatunmise Omoseyin |Ikponmwosa Odigie
…amid allegations of misconductThe Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has appointed an ethics and disciplinary inspector to investigate Premier League referee David Coote, following the emergence of two damning videos that have raised serious concerns about his conduct.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Lamai Cassius |Oluwatunmise Omoseyin |Ikponmwosa Odigie
The Auchi Polytechnic Auchi says no fewer than 37,061 have graduated with National Diploma (ND) from the institution in the last four academic sessions. The Rector of the polytechnic, Dr. Salisu Umar, said this at the 61st anniversary and combined 26th-29th National Diploma (ND) convocation ceremony of the institution held Thursday at the polytechnic new auditorium. Dr. Umar said the graduands had passed the prescribed examinations and were judged worthy to receive their diploma certificates.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Okafor Vivian |Lamai Cassius |Oluwatunmise Omoseyin
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) in its effort to create more awareness about data protection and privacy, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with social media influencer, Enioluwa Adeoluwa. The Nigeria Data Protection Act, which established the commission, was signed into law on June 12, 2023 by president Bola Tinubu.
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Nov 10, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Vivian Okafor |Onyinyechukwu Ugwoke |Oluwatunmise Omoseyin
The inspector General of Police, IGP Kayofe Egbetokun has ordered all police personnel to wear black bands for seven days in honour of late General Taoreed, the Chief of Army Staff of the Nigeria Armed Forces. The general whose death was confirmed on Wednesday was commended to have shown gallantry, dedication and passion to service thereby warranting the tribute in his honour. The IGP’s statement read in part: “Following the demise of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen.
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Nov 10, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Oluwatunmise Omoseyin |Abdul-Kadir Abdullah
– Afreximbank to launch African Energy Bank with $5bn in 2025The African Energy Week (AEW) 2024, held from 4 to 8 November in Cape Town, South Africa, brought together key industry leaders to address pressing issues around the growth and financing of Africa’s energy sector.
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Nov 10, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | James Ogbomo |Vivian Okafor |Onyinyechukwu Ugwoke |Oluwatunmise Omoseyin
Edo State is facing significant challenges due to the condition of roads, driving up food costs and threatening the livelihoods of farmers, who are lamenting the difficulty in transporting their produce to the market, resulting in spoilage and reduced income. A sizable portion of the population in Edo State are involved in farming and food production.
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Nov 10, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Abdul-Kadir Abdullah |Vivian Okafor |Onyinyechukwu Ugwoke |Oluwatunmise Omoseyin
The Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH) from the Netherlands, a non-government organisation in collaboration with the Edo State Oil Palm Programme (ESOPP) is targeting to support 10,500 smallholder oil palm farmers under its National Initiatives for sustainable and Climate- Smart Oil Palm NISCOPS 2 in Edo State.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Daniel Nweze |Oluwatunmise Omoseyin |Betty Idialu
…as Yussuf Alli hails team, Uyi AkpataThe Edo State Sports Commission Chairman, Olympian Yussuf Alli has applauded the State’s Women’s Cricket Team, Chairman Edo State Cricket Association, and President of Nigeria Cricket Federation, Mr. Uyi Akpata for securing three major championship titles in October.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Princess Nzerem |Oluwatunmise Omoseyin
The Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida International Golf and Country Club is hosting the IBB Independence Golf and Tennis Tournament 2024, attracting over 250 golfers from across Nigeria and beyond to commemorate the country’s 64th Independence Day. This vibrant celebration promises to showcase sportsmanship, national unity, and camaraderie.
