Community leaders in Southern Kaduna have accused Colin Ikin, an Australian mining executive, of manipulation and potentially fraudulent activities in his dealings with local communities. According to the community leaders, Ikin's company, Atlantic Mining Techniques Limited, has been attempting to operate in the area, but locals have raised concerns about his methods. According to sources, Ikin has been using cash payments to secure local support, while making claims about high-level government connections. "He gave out millions of Naira to buy loyalties from people who were willing to sell," a community leader from Bakin Kogi said. "Some group of elders, a few of them were given 10 million naira in December 2024 by Colin Ikin. That is strange to me." The community leaders also accused Ikin of intimidation tactics and grandiose claims about his connections to the presidency. "Colin Ikin boasts so much of having connections to the presidency, and with that...
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, is pleased to announce the resolution of the long-standing issue regarding the mobilization of Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Following a dialogue with the Director-General of NYSC, the Minister confirmed that only full-time HND graduates are eligible and can now proceed with their mobilization. This development marks a significant breakthrough for full-time HND graduates who were previously excluded from the NYSC program. It underscores the Federal Ministry of Education’s commitment to equity, fairness, and inclusivity in the nation’s education system. However, those who did HND part-time are not eligible for mobilization at all. To facilitate a seamless mobilization process, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has been directed to expedite the collation of data for eligible HND graduates. In line with this, a circular has been sent to all Rectors of Polytechn...
As part of Nigeria’s strategic positioning and commitment to driving sustainable energy solutions for Africa’s future, the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, has participated in the opening ceremony of the African Energy Efficiency Conference held in Ethiopia. Dr. Abdullahi, who was a special guest at the event, participated in critical conversations with senior officials, leading African figures, and the Energy Minister of Kenya, where discussions focused on the central role of energy efficiency in stimulating economic growth and strengthening climate resilience across Africa. The Director General of ECN , also engaged with representatives from the EU, the European Investment Bank, GIZ, the IEA, AFD, and SEforALL. The engagements explored partnerships, financing pathways, and supportive policy frameworks aimed at expanding Nigeria’s contributions and ensuring meaningful outcomes throughout the conference.
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