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Redefining Academic Leadership Michael Njoku's Vision

Redefining Academic Leadership: Michael Njoku’s Vision

March 11, 2024 2:09 am

In the ever-evolving landscape of academic research, where the pursuit of knowledge meets the challenges of globalization and technological advancement, Mr. Michael Nnaemeka Njoku stands out as a thoroughbred of strategic management and leadership professional. With an impressive educational background that spans continents and disciplines—holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography and Environmental Management from Imo State University, Nigeria, complemented by a Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, and an Advanced Certificate in Strategic Studies and Public Policy Implementation from the prestigious New York Learning Hub, New York, USA—Njoku embodies the spirit of interdisciplinary excellence and global perspective …

Lagos Releases New Policy Document On Abortion

Lagos Releases New Policy Document On Abortion

June 30, 2022 5:57 am

The Government of Lagos State through the Ministry of Health has unveiled a policy document on safe termination of pregnancy which is aimed at improving safety and general well-being.

The 40-page policy document which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York, tagged ‘Lagos State Guidelines on Safe Termination of Pregnancy for Legal Indications’, sets out guidelines for safe termination of pregnancy within the ambit of the criminal law of Lagos State.

Presenting and launching the document at a stakeholders’ engagement, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, explained that while therapeutic termination of …

Oman’s New Ruler Backs Policy

January 11, 2020 5:20 pm

Oman’s new royal ruler pledged Saturday to follow the non-interference policy that made the kingdom a vital regional mediator under his late cousin Sultan Qaboos who reigned for half a century.

Haitham bin Tariq, the culture minister, was sworn in shortly after modern Oman’s founding father was laid to rest after his death on Friday at the age of 79.

“We will follow the path of the late sultan,” Haitham, 65, said in his first public speech which was aired live on state television.

He expressed support for “our country’s foreign policy of peaceful living among nations and peoples…

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FG Ignores Senate, Begins Visa-On-Arrival Policy

January 5, 2020 10:29 am

Despite the objections raised by the Senate and reservations expressed by some Nigerians about its visa-on-arrival policy for Africans, the Federal Government has commenced the implementation
of the new visa regime.
Findings revealed that the visa-
on-arrival policy commenced on January 1, as
planned. Also, the Nigeria Immigration Service
has deployed a new border management security
system in four airports across the country.

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The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari
(retd.), on December 11, 2018 at the Aswan
Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development in
Africa, …

FG’s Free Visa Policy Plot To Overrun Igbo-Town Unions

December 26, 2019 9:04 am

The umbrella body of town unions in the five South East states has described the proposed free visa policy of the Federal Government as an attempt to import and settle foreigners from Niger, Mali and Chad into the country to displace Igbo.

National President of Association of South East Town Unions (ASETU), Chief Emeka Diwe, who spoke in Enugu warned that unleashing foreigners of Fulani descent on the Igbo will be counter-productive.

According to the leader of the pan-Igbo grassroots group, “it is an obvious case of policy somersault for a government that is shutting down the borders to …

Immigration Speaks On Visa On Arrival Policy, Amnesty

December 21, 2019 2:12 pm

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Saturday gave an update on the visa on arrival policy.

Comptroller General, Muhammad Babandede, spoke on Saturday at the Immigration Training School, Kano State.

The CGI said the policy was an opportunity for Africans that were coming for legitimate businesses to thrive in countries other than their own.

He added that it was a means of integration and cementing African brotherhood and breaking the barriers of free movement among Africans.

Babandede assured Nigerians that the policy would be handled professionally through best global practices without compromising national security.

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Invest More In Child Nutrition, UNICEF To Policy Makers

November 8, 2019 1:28 pm

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has called for behavioural change among policy makers and families across  South-South and South East zones in order to win the fight against malnutrition. 

Rivers Field Officer for UNICEF, Dr. Guy Yogo, made the call in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, yesterday,  at a  workshop on nutrition.

Yogo lamented that Nigeria was still battling the issue of stunted children, saying, “fighting malnutrition calls for a holistic approach from individuals, families and government.

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“There is a lot of misconception about malnutrition and or undernutrition.We have spoken about the rate of …

Free Education Policy Of Makinde Is Commendable – Osinbajo

Free Education Policy Of Makinde Is Commendable – Osinbajo

October 20, 2019 2:06 am

Nigeria’s Vice-President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), yesterday, commended Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde for his free education policy.

This was as Governor Makinde maintained that free qualitative education has come to stay in the state, noting that education remains the best form of poverty alleviation and empowerment that can be given to youths.

In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, Osinbajo and Makinde were guests of the Presiding Bishop of the Victory International Church, Bishop Taiwo Victor Adelakun, at the 30th Anniversary of the Church/ Divine Proclamation Service for Dominion University, held at the Rehoboth …

IMF Backs CBN’s Monetary Policy To Grow Economy

IMF Backs CBN’s Monetary Policy To Grow Economy

October 16, 2019 2:16 am

•Restates need for reforms to boost low per capita income
•WEO says GDP growth to remain lacklustre in 2019

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday reiterated its support for the ongoing tight monetary policy stance that had been adopted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in the past few years.

The Chief Economist and Director of Research Department, IMF, Gita Gopinath, said this while responding to a reporter’s question, during a media briefing on the October 2019 World Economic Outlook (WEO), at the ongoing IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington DC.

She said the development bank supported the CBN’s …

Lagos State To Implement Policy On Sexual Education

Lagos State To Implement Policy On Sexual Education

October 11, 2019 6:04 am

The Commissioner, Ministry of Youths and Social Development, Lagos State, Mr. Segun Dawodu has revealed the state’s willingness to implement the policy on sexual education across gender.

Making the disclosure in a media briefing in Lagos recently, he said the state opted for the 2019 National Youth Policy with a view to entrenching a sustainable youth agenda that would birth and enhance their quality of life.

He said: “This document outlines the range of activities necessary to translate the youth policy into feasible programmes for the overall benefits of our youths.

“The action plan and implementation strategy contain well …

Nigeria Working To Adopt Visa-On-Arrival Policy - Onyeama

Nigeria Working To Adopt Visa-On-Arrival Policy – Onyeama

October 10, 2019 2:22 am

Nigeria and the Republic of Namibia have agreed to strengthen cooperation in areas that will be beneficial to both countries in particular and the African continent.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama disclosed this on Wednesday in a statement by his Special Assistant, Media, Ms. Sarah Sanda.

Onyeama said that the agreement was reached at a meeting in Windhoek with Namibian Ministers led by the country’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mrs. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.

He said that the agreed mechanism for achieving this was through a meeting of the Joint Commission which will be held in 2020.

“We …

UAE clarifies: No change in visa policy for Nigerians

April 5, 2019 12:09 pm

The United Arab Emirates(UAE) Embassy in Abuja said the country’s visa policy has not changed, debunking  reports  in the media that it has suspended issuing three-month visa to Nigerian visitors.

An embassy source clarified that the 90-day or 60-day visa is not meant for tourists, but it is issued only to those going to the country for business.

Tourists, the official said, are entitled to 14-day visa.

The Embassy on Thursday on its Twitter handle @UAEEmbassyNGR said; “In the light of the press report published this morning (Thursday 4/4/2019) alleging that the United Arab Emirates has suspended issuing tourist Visa

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