ICEN EVENT BOOSTS NIGERIA'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND GROWTH AMBITIONS ...HAMZAT ABDULLAHI Reporting Live from ABUJA, NIGERIA - JULY 27, 2024 The Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria (ICEN) held a landmark event at the National Merit House, Abuja, marking a significant step towards Nigeria's economic recovery and growth.  The event, attended by top economists and policymakers, aimed to support the Bola Tinubu administration's efforts to address economic challenges and achieve a proposed 1 Trillion USD economy. ICEN's leadership team, comprising Prof. Christopher O. Balogun, Prof. Engr. A. O. Valentine, Dr. Veronica O. Okolo, Dr. Na'Allah Simson Bituk, and Dr. Johnson Mark Usetim, showcased the institute's commitment to Nigeria's economic development. The event highlighted ICEN's contributions to: - Expertise: Providing top-notch economic advice to policymakers - Workforce development: Training and certifying economists to drive economic growth - Rese

WORLD DEMOCRACY CONFERENCE 003 Session 2024:  Abuja Set to Host Global Democracy Leaders Matthew Philips Reporting Live from Abuja... Abuja, Nigeria -  The World Democracy Conference 2024, convened by VMCII Votes Must Count International Initiative, is scheduled to take place on August 5th, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. prompt in Abuja, Nigeria.  This marks the third edition of the conference, which has become a significant platform for global leaders to discuss democratic values and principles. The conference, themed "Economic Stability is Key to National Development," promises to be an engaging and thought-provoking event, with a focus on strengthening democracy and promoting good governance.  The theme is particularly relevant in today's global climate, where economic instability has become a major challenge for many nations. A lineup of distinguished speakers has been confirmed for the conference, including the INEC Chairman, IPAC National Chairman, Labour Party National Chairm

LABOUR PARTY HITS NYESOM WIKE HARD AFTER MISGUIDED STATEMENT ON FCT SENATOR IRETI KINGIBE The FCT Chairman of Labour Party Comrade Diugwu Peter Chukwuemeka have called on the FCT Minister Barrister Nyesom Wike to allow the FCT people to decide who they want to vote for in the 2027 general elections He made this known to the media on thursday 4th july in Abuja at the labour party secretariat where executive me members of the party were invited to have an interface with the press on the missguided statement made by the minister some days ago. In the speech titled as ENOUGH IS ENOUGH, the LP fct chair told the media that the Labour Party FCT is challenging the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike on the nasty statement he made against the party's elected Senator Ireti Kingibe.  Chief Peter said, We want to know on what authority was the minister speaking from whether, it is as the President of the federal Republic of Nigeria, the National Chairman INEC or the National Chairman of Labour party. Th

FCT VOTERS & RESIDENTS REFUSE TERM ELONGATION FOR CHAIRMEN & COUNCILLORS PRONOUNCED BY INEC CHAIRMAN Concerned Voters and Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have rejected the “Purpurted” elongation of the tenures of council chairman and councillors of the FCT by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Spokesperson for the group, Barr. Chucks Akamadu, who was flanked by other members said this at a media briefing, in Abuja, on Thursday. They expressed shock that the election management body was attempting to stand Nigeria’s laws on the head with its position on the tenure of FCT area council chairmen and councillors. The Concerned Voters and Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have rejected the “Purpurted” elongation of the tenures of council chairman and councillors of the FCT by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Spokesperson for the group, Barr. Chucks Akamadu, who was flanked by other members said this at a media