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Abdulrahman Aliagan is an Abuja-based seasoned Journalist with close to two decades of uninterrupted practice in Journalism, a PR Expert, a Development Coach and a Media Crisis Management Consultant. A holder of Bachelor degree in History, a graduate of International Institute of Journalism, IIJ, Jahi, Abuja, he is well trained in various aspects of modern day Journalism including Digital Media and Solution Journalism. Aliagan is a member of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and is currently the National Presidentof the Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ).
In a meeting held at the Gombe State Governor’s lodge in Abuja, Thursday, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya warmly welcomed the National President of the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), Bldr Sir Alderton Ewa Ewa. Accompanied by the 2nd National Vice President, Bldr Idris Sadiq Abubakar, and the National Secretary, Bldr Mahmood Yusuf, the NIOB President praised Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s unwavering dedication to advancing infrastructure and fostering industrial growth in Gombe State. During the encounter, Sir Ewa Ewa conveyed the NIOB family’s congratulations to Governor Inuwa Yahaya on his recent re-election for a second term, the national honor award of Commander…
From Shalom Kasim, Gombe In a bid to combat illiteracy and address the issue of out-of-school children, the Gombe State Government has committed to sustaining efforts initiated under the BESDA World Bank program. The Commissioner of Education, Asst. Prof. Ashatu Umar Maigari, led a delegation on an inspection visit to a 1,200 capacity Bilingual Boarding School, part of a collaborative effort with the Islamic Development Bank. The Commissioner emphasized the crucial role of global partners in supporting the government’s mission and highlighted the ongoing construction progress during the visit. The project, set to be completed by April 2024, aims to…
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has pledged that transparency will form the bedrock of his leadership as Nigeria’s chief telecom regulator as this will enable a solid foundation in building a resilient, accountable and efficient institution … Visits Minister to Discuss Priority Areas The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has pledged that transparency will form the bedrock of his leadership as Nigeria’s chief telecom regulator as this will enable a solid foundation in building a resilient, accountable and efficient institution. Maida spoke during a…
The Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN) Has announced Suspension of New Loan Applications Under Its Intervention Program. Asks Banks to Recover Loan Issued Under the Programs The Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN) Has announced Suspension of New Loan Applications Under Its Intervention Program. This is contained in a circular entitled “Suspension of Acceptance of New Applications under the Existing Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Development Finance Intervention Programme,”. The letter is addressed to the Chief Executives of banks, the CBN outlined this new directive. The circular, signed by Sa’ad Hamidu, the Acting Director of the Development Finance Department, marks a…
A delegation of three representatives from the African Development Bank (ADB), led by its Task Manager in Nigeria, Engineer John Sifuma, recently concluded an inspection tour on Gombe State. The primary objective was to assess the progress and impact of development projects across three local governments of the state. From Shalom Kasim, Gombe A delegation of three representatives from the African Development Bank (ADB), led by its Task Manager in Nigeria, Engineer John Sifuma, recently concluded an inspection tour on Gombe State. The primary objective was to assess the progress and impact of development projects across three local governments of…
The leadership of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is excited about Nigeria’s impressive performance at the ongoing International Telecommunications Union (ITU)’s World Radio Communications (WRC) Conference 2023, holding in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where two Nigerians were elected into leadership positions, while some other delegates from the Commission were elected into Working Groups. In a statement signed Director Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka read thus: “The Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, speaking on the sidelines of WRC 2023 in Dubai, announced that the Director of Spectrum Administration at NCC, Engineer Abraham Oshadami, has been elected Vice Chairman of…
In an op-ed for CNN, President Bola Tinubu champions the need for African nations, spearheaded by Nigeria, to forge partnerships for a transformative green economy. Tinubu emphasizes that tackling climate change requires a collaborative effort, as he reflects on the pressing issues discussed at the COP28 World Climate Action Summit in Dubai. Despite facing hurdles such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic reforms, and ongoing foreign exchange rate unification, President Tinubu asserts Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to building a cleaner economy. At COP28, Nigeria launched the Nigerian Carbon Market Initiative, aligning with the African Carbon Market Initiative to fulfill…
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The management actively participates in giving back to the community, particularly through a program in partnership with the United Nations (UN) that focuses on mentoring the girl child in various skills. By Kunle Awoniyi, Abuja The leading hotel in Nigeria, Transcorp Hilton Abuja today held its annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the hotel lobby, as a way to show appreciation to its valued guests. The event was attended by friends and associates of the hotel, and aimed to spread the festive spirit and promote the hospitality that Transcorp Hilton is renowned for. Speaking at the event, Dupe Olusola, the…
Crisis is already brewing across the royal families and may soon erupt in the Ikoyi kingdom of Lagos Island over the choice of successor to the vacant throne following the demise of the late monarch, HRM Patrick Ibikunle Fafunwa-Onikoyi, the Onikoyi of Ikoyi and Imoba land, who passed on at a ripe age of 92. This is not unconnected with moves by Prince Kunle Fafunwa, the youngest son of the late monarch to thwart and frustrate the rotational agreement reached and assented to by all stakeholders of the town under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as the then…