BREAKING: Explosion Rocks Military Corporation DICON Factory In Kaduna, One Dead, Several Injured

The blast, whose cause is yet to be determined, was reportedly heard in several parts of the city, specially in communities Chikun and Kaduna South local government areas.  ArticlesRead More 

  • Related Posts

    NECO Rewards Dedicated Staff, Best Schools, Candidates In 2024 Staff Productivity Award

    NECO Rewards Dedicated Staff, Best Schools, Candidates In 2024 Staff Productivity Award

    Laleye Dipo in Minna

    The National Examination Council (NECO) on Thursday rewarded dedicated staff, Best Schools, Ccandidates and students at its 2024 Staff Productivity Award 

    The event which took place at the councils headquarters in Minna Niger State, attracted people from various sectors of the nations education sector and was meant to engender trust and confidence in all category of workers schools and candidates.

    The awards also symbolises the belief that excellence breeds trust and confidence in Nigeria’s examination system, thereby supporting national development and social mobility.

    During the presentation, Kogi State NECO Coordinator, Mr. Thadeus Ajagbu, was honoured as the best coordinator in the country while Mr. Ola A. Kareem was rewarded as the best driver in the year 2024.

    Also Master Balogun Farian, Ajibola and Miss Iyasei Ifeanyichukwu Victory came out as the best students in the National Common Entrance Examination with Mr. Udo Jacob Chimmremeze Godslove Samuel of Diamond Special Schools Owerri and Miss Okpala Chukwugozirin Kamtochukwu of Primary School Nnewi were adjudged the best in the National Gifted examination 

    In the Basic Education Certificate Examination  Master Charles Bryan Uzoma and Miss Awanbor Omoriyekmwen Claire both of Igbinedion Education Centre Benin City came out tops.

    Speaking at the presentation the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of NECO, Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, said the organisation established the award to propel staff and students to perform better and remain dedicated and loyal to their duties and studies.

    “This ceremony is not merely about recognising performance; it is about embedding a culture of discipline, continuous improvement, teamwork, and ethical service in staff and students,” Wushishi said.

    Wushishi added that the award would build in staff and students the policy that despite challenges, excellence is achievable and should be expected in all aspects of their lives before asking the staff to renew their commitment to achieving excellence.

    The Registrar however, recognised the contributions of all stakeholders for the successful conduct of all the councils examinations  in the last three years of his administration before  highlighting his achievements to includes; successful conduct and release of its internal exams and results, transparent conduct of staff promotion exercise, development of ICT Software to achieve fairness.

    Others are; training of staff, acquisition of components of Ps 900 series for OMR Scanning machines, procurement of complete set of all in one computer system for the 36 states and Abuja and Zonal offices, and purchase of e-Grenary data base to access e- resources by subject officers of NECO among others.

    In his remarks, the speaker Niger State House of Assembly Alhaji Abdulmalik Sarkin- Daji applauded the Registrar for his “sagacity, perseverance and credibility for effective performance in NECO, which has led to quality and high integrity for the organisation.

    The post NECO Rewards Dedicated Staff, Best Schools, Candidates In 2024 Staff Productivity Award appeared first on THISDAYLIVE.

    ​  

    Laleye Dipo in Minna The National Examination Council (NECO) on Thursday rewarded dedicated staff, Best Schools, Ccandidates and students at its 2024 Staff Productivity Award  The event which took place at the councils headquarters in
    The post NECO Rewards Dedicated Staff, Best Schools, Candidates In 2024 Staff Productivity Award appeared first on THISDAYLIVE.

    Soludo Commends Nigeria Breweries for Promoting Culture, Sponsoring Afiaolu Nnewi Festival

    Soludo Commends Nigeria Breweries for Promoting Culture, Sponsoring Afiaolu Nnewi Festival

    David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka 

    Governor Anambra State, Prof. Charles Soludo, has commended Nigeria Breweries, makers of Life Continental Lager Beer, for promoting Igbo culture, through the sponsorship of traditional festivals.

    Life Continental Lager Beer are the sole sponsors of the 2025 Afiaolu Nnewi Festival; a festival meant to celebrate yam as the king of food crops, which held in Nnewi at the weekend.

    The governor who was represented by the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr. Don Onyenji, expressed surprise at the huge event, commending Life Beer for Sponsoring it.

    He said, “I am pleasantly surprised at the spectacle that the Afiaolu has turned to be. The bold participation of the brand (Life Beer) has elevated the cultural festival to an enviable status of a tourist attraction.”

    Also, the Marketing Director of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Ms. Sarah Agha, expressed happiness that the event drew dignitaries across the entire industrial city of Nnewi, including the Anambra State Governor, Prof Soludo, who was represented by his commissioner.

    Agha in her speech said, “Life Continental Lager Beer would always be a source of encouragement, and would continually identify with Ndi Igbo and Ndi Nnewi in particular.

    “We thank everybody who graced the 2025 Afiaolu, we thank the royal father, HRH Igwe KON Orizu who offered us the opportunity to participate in this festival.

    “We express confidence that the mutually rewarding relationship between Life Continental Lager and Ndi Nnewi will continue and even be bigger next year.”

    Agha described Life Beer as one that celebrates resilience, ambition, and the unstoppable drive of Ndi Igbo, and has proudly demonstrated love for the culture of the people by boldly embracing the rich cultural spirit of Ndi Nnewi by audaciously backing the 2025 Afiaolu festival.

    This year’s festival which was held at Nkwo Nnewi Triangle featured wrestling and cooking competitions, which were sponsored by prominent individuals from the community, including Chairman of Ibeto group, Chief Cletus Ibeto.

    The post Soludo Commends Nigeria Breweries for Promoting Culture, Sponsoring Afiaolu Nnewi Festival appeared first on THISDAYLIVE.

    ​  

    David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka  Governor Anambra State, Prof. Charles Soludo, has commended Nigeria Breweries, makers of Life Continental Lager Beer, for promoting Igbo culture, through the sponsorship of traditional festivals. Life
    The post Soludo Commends Nigeria Breweries for Promoting Culture, Sponsoring Afiaolu Nnewi Festival appeared first on THISDAYLIVE.

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Business & Economy

    VFD sells Abbey Mortgage Bank shares worth N2.72 billion after over 190% rally 

    Meet the owners of Nigeria’s SEC-approved crowdfunding platforms 

    Cyberattack hits Collins Aerospace systems, disrupts flights at major European airports 

    Atiat Limited opens new head office to integrate company’s portfolio 

    Zenith Bank’s gross earnings hit N2.5 Trillion in H1 2025, declares N1.25 interim dividend

    Trading the global markets with MetaTrader 4: A Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide 

    Weekly Market Wrap: Consumer goods stocks shine as All-Share Index jumps 1,299 points 

    Nigerian lawmakers move to grant NBS financial autonomy, plan National Tax Trust Fund 

    NCAA warns Qatar Airways over passenger mistreatment, vows stiff sanctions 

    Lagride targets 70% of Lagos e-hailing market, rolls out electric vehicles 

    Trump considers new $100,000 H-1B visa fee for foreign workers 

    Zenith Bank Sustains Winning Streak

    Coscharis Motors Storm Kano Polo International Tournament

    Carloha Redefines Vehicle Ownership Experience with Tiggo 9, CarlohaCare 6-6-7 Launch

    Lagride Expands Fleet with 100 Electric Vehicles, Unveils New Leasing, Driver Ownership Packages

    FAW Nigeria Unveils Range of Luxury Electric Vehicles

    DEAPCAP leads gainers as tier-one banks drag All-Share Index down 0.29% 

    Jaiz Bank targets N8.6 billion PAT in Q4 2025; eyes N32 billion full-year profit 

    Naira closes week at N1,488/$1, strongest level for any week since January 

    Citigroup analysts predict oil slide to $60 by year-end, cite reasons 

    Airtel’s AI cuts spam SMS in Nigeria by 84% 

    All On invests $1.5 Million in Hinckley to launch Nigeria’s First battery recycling plants 

    Bluebulb renews NDPA Licence, reinforces data compliance in Nigeria 

    Noor Takaful shares N404 Million Surplus with over 1,000 participants

    Burning potential, broken systems: Fixing Nigeria’s charcoal chain

    Eastwing Aviation: Inside the training institute preparing Nigeria’s helicopter maintenance professionals 

    Shoprite to reopen shuttered stores ahead of Q4 rush after restructuring 

    Afriland Fire Incident: Lagos explains how it started, says victims died from smoke inhalation

    Why distressed property deals are scarce but highly profitable in Nigeria 

    PenCom to clear pension arrears as N758 billion bond issuance progresses

    Uber-backed Moove eyes $300 million raise at $2 billion value 

    US to extradite Nigerian man from UK over $235,000 cyber fraud scheme 

    Naira stable against British Pound, Bank of England keeps rates unchanged  

    Nigeria Customs schedules Superintendent applicants pre-test for September 22

    MPC meeting: Experts see possible 25–50bps cut in CBN policy rate 

    Tinubu earmarks N25 billion for health projects in FCT- Wike