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By Genesis Ogiri | Abuja Ambassador Nkiruka Okoronkwo, a leading voice in trade promotion, export development, and women’s entrepreneurial training, has called for stronger institutional support to enhance women’s participation in Nigeria’s evolving economic landscape. At the ongoing Global Africa Women’s Sustainability Conference 2026, held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, Ambassador Nkiruka Okoronkwo, while speaking with newsmen, called for stronger institutional frameworks to enhance women’s participation in Nigeria’s expanding trade and investment ecosystem. Ambassador Okoronkwo, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Dauno Integrated Limited (DIL) and President of the New Image Community Development Organization Nigeria, emphasized that women remain central to unlocking the full potential of Nigeria’s economic transformation, particularly in trade, export development, and entrepreneurship. She noted that Nigeria’s trade and investm...

By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — Honourable Agbede Olanike, Councillor representing Ijebu 2 Ward 5, Akeredolu Ward in Ondo State, has declared strong support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that he deserves a second tenure based on his performance in office. She made this known while speaking with journalists at the 2026 National Solidarity Convention of the Progressive Serving Councillors’ Forum of Nigeria, held at Green Minds Hotel, Utako, Abuja. The convention brought together councillors and political stakeholders from across the country under the theme “Towards Achieving an Incontestable and Non-Reversible Victory in the 2027 Election for APC Through Aggressive Grassroots Mobilization.” Hon. Olanike noted that the current administration has recorded notable progress in key sectors including education, infrastructure, healthcare, and social development. She described these achievements as evidence of purposeful governance and effective policy...

By Genesis ogiri  Sunday Adewale Olanrewaju has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematics Education by the University of Abuja, marking a major milestone in a consistently distinguished academic journey. Describing the achievement as a product of divine grace, Dr. Olanrewaju expressed profound gratitude to God Almighty, whom he acknowledged as the one shaping him as a work-in-progress and granting him the strength to successfully complete the demanding PhD process. His academic journey began on a strong footing with a First Class degree in Mathematics Education, a performance that earned him immediate retention as a Graduate Assistant in the Department of Mathematics Education. This early recognition paved the way for his seamless progression to a Master of Education (M.Ed) and ultimately doctoral studies within the same field. Over the years, he has built a reputation for consistency, discipline, and intellectual depth—qualities that culminated in the su...

By Genesis ogiri  Abuja, 24th April 2026 — Dr. Aliyu Samuel Adeiza has been formally conferred with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology and Biblical Counselling at a solemn convocation ceremony that underscored the integration of academic excellence, faith, and moral responsibility. The ceremony, held at the FCT Pilgrims Welfare Board, Abuja, was marked by solemnity, worship, and academic dignity, bringing together clergy, academic elites in celebration of the milestone achievement, as the atmosphere reflected a deep sense of gratitude, honour, and spiritual reflection. The ceremony, held at the Convocation Brimmer Hall, was conducted by EL-ELYON International Bible College and Seminary in collaboration with Bethel University, USA, and brought together academic leaders, clergy, policymakers, family members, and distinguished guests in an atmosphere marked by solemnity, worship, and thanksgiving, reflecting a dignified celebration of faith, scholarship, and spiri...

By Genesis ogiri  Abuja, 24th April 2026 — Dr. Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun Blessing has been formally conferred with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Christian Education at the 12th Convocation Ceremony of a College of Christian Studies held at the FCT Pilgrims Welfare Board, Abuja. The ceremony, held at the Convocation Brimmer Hall, was conducted by EL-ELYON International Bible College and Seminary in collaboration with Bethel University, USA, and brought together academic leaders, clergy, policymakers, family members, and distinguished guests in an atmosphere marked by solemnity, worship, and thanksgiving. The event featured prayers, hymns, scriptural exhortations, and academic processions, reflecting the institution’s commitment to combining theological depth with academic excellence in Christian education. Speaking shortly after her conferment, Dr. Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun Blessing charged Christian faithful to return to the Word of God as their daily guide, emphasizing th...

By Genesis ogiri  Regina Bisong has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology and Biblical Counselling by El-Elyon International Bible College and Seminary during a momentous convocation ceremony held at the illustrious FCT Pilgrims Welfare Board, Abuja, marking a significant milestone in her years of academic discipline, dedication, and intellectual pursuit in human behaviour and mental health studies. Amidst the gathering of esteemed graduants, the searchlight of recognition shone prominently on Dr. Regina Bisong, whose academic journey was celebrated as a testimony of perseverance, excellence, and spiritual commitment within the faith-based academic community. The ceremony, filled with solemnity and celebration, brought together clerics, scholars, and families who gathered to honour graduants for their scholarly achievements and their contribution to faith-integrated education. In his remarks at the convocation square, the Provost of the College, Pr...