Mpigi who was the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works reportedly died on Thursday. The senator was born on June 23, 1961. Mr Mpigi represented the South-East senatorial district of Rivers until his death.
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The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has expressed commitment to foster collaboration with international partners to deepen insurance market capacity in the country. The Commissioner for Insurance, Mr Olusegun Omosehin, said this in Abuja when a delegation from Egypt’s Misr Insurance visited him on Thursday. NAN reports that Misr Insurance Company is one of the largest insurers in Egypt with a 40 per cent market share and strong government support. ‘’The collaboration will help the country to learn new lessons and imbibe workable experiences to move the country’s insurance industry forward. ‘’The meeting is to discuss opportunities arising from the country’s…
The Kaduna State Government, on Thursday inaugurated the Direct Delivery of Routine Immunisation Vaccines and other Primary Health Care (PHC) Commodities for Equity (DRIVE) Initiative. NAN reports that the initiative aims to improve access to life-saving vaccines and essential healthcare commodities, particularly in hard-to-reach communities. The initiative is led by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) in collaboration with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Also, it is being implemented in partnership with the Kaduna State Government through the state’s Primary Health Care Development Agency (KDSPHCDA). It is also in partnership with other development partners: Gavi, WHO, Gates Foundation,…
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has approved the appointment of Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson as his Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy. This was disclosed in a statement to Ashenews on Thursday signed by Umar Musa Ikhilor, Secretary to the Edo State Government. The statement read: “Mrs. Mercy Johnson-Okojie is an accomplished Nigerian actress, producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She is one of Nollywood’s most celebrated figures, with a career spanning nearly two decades and featuring in over 200 films. Her outstanding contributions to the Nigerian film industry have earned her numerous awards and nominations, including recognition at the Africa Magic Viewers’…
The Board of Directors, Management, and Staff of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced the passing of its former Chairman, Chief Israel C. Ogbue, at 99. According to a statement issued by the bank on Thursday, the former Chairman died peacefully in the early hours of the day. A revered boardroom statesman and distinguished administrator, Chief Ogbue devoted over six decades of his life to service in Nigeria’s public and private sectors, leaving behind an enduring legacy of integrity, discipline and institutional excellence. Born on February 18, 1927 in Onicha-Olona, Delta State, his professional journey began in…
The Federal Government has assured Shea nut stakeholders that it would review the export ban, citing concerns over its impact on local producers, exporters and foreign exchange earnings. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, gave the assurance at a Stakeholders` Validation Session on Raw Shea Nut Ban in Nigeria, on Thursday in Abuja. Ahsenews gathered through NAN reports that the Federal Government announced a six-month temporary ban on the export of raw shea nuts on Aug. 26, 2025. The ban was implemented to boost local processing, encourage value addition and prevent the export of raw materials, aimed…
The Lagos State Coordinator of the Child Protection Network, Mrs. Aderonke Oyelakin, has called for collaborative efforts among stakeholders to end Gender-Based Violence (GBV), particularly child sexual abuse, in Nigeria. Oyelakin, a child rights advocate and counselor, made the call in an interview with a reporter in Lagos on Thursday. She said governments, teachers, parents, families, communities, religious leaders, and organizations, among others, should step up action on reporting, sensitization, and advocacy about GBV. According to her, many people are still unaware that laws and penalties exist for child sexual abuse in Nigeria, hence the need for more sensitization. “Child…
The Community Development Advocacy Foundation (CODAF) has called for urgent reductions in methane and plastic production to advance a just transition to a zero-waste economy. This is contained in a communique issued by Mr. Philip Jakpor, a civil society partner and member of the Waste Parliament, on Thursday in Lagos. The communique stated that the Expanded Zero Waste Parliament 2026 was convened by CODAF in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Africa. It noted that the event, which held on Tuesday in Lagos, brought together over 80 stakeholders. Participants included government agencies, environmental regulators, farmers, academics, waste…
The Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, says sweeping reforms and infrastructure upgrades have significantly improved waste collection efficiency across the state. Gbadegesin disclosed this during a courtesy visit to reporters in Lagos. He said LAWMA has expanded night cleaning operations and increased street sweeping coverage to 1,000 routes statewide. He disclosed that 16,000 street sweepers are currently engaged across Lagos, supported by improved logistics and operational systems. He said LAWMA acquired new equipment three years ago to complement Private Sector Participation (PSP) compactors and rehabilitated old trucks to strengthen fleet capacity. He added…
The Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN) has called for a technology-driven approach to storytelling and destination marketing to reposition tourism as a major pillar of Nigeria’s economy. The association’s president, Femi Fadina, made the call in an interview with reporters in Lagos on Thursday. Speaking on Global Tourism Resilience Day (GTRD), Fadina said its observance marked a shift from fragmented storytelling to coordinated economic activation. He noted that the country’s cultural assets had endured insecurity, pandemics, and shifts in global travel patterns. “Yet our festivals continue. Our palaces still stand. Our crafts still thrive. That is resilience,” he…