timothy akpoili Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/byline/timothy-akpoili/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Mon, 14 Dec 2020 16:09:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://i0.wp.com/prnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PRNigeria-Icon.jpg?fit=32%2C23&ssl=1 timothy akpoili Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/byline/timothy-akpoili/ 32 32 42672738 Solid Mineral: FG vows to Curtail  Mineral Smugglers https://prnigeria.com/2020/12/14/fg-curtail-mineral-smugglers/ Mon, 14 Dec 2020 16:09:33 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=59814  Solid Mineral: FG vows to Curtail  Mineral Smugglers The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development and the Gulf of Guinea Commission are set to work together in the fight against smuggling of solid minerals from the shore of Nigeria through the Gulf of Guinea. This was the high point of discussion when the Minister of […]

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]]> 59814 Ajaokuta Steel Company, NIOMCO set to receive Russia Technical Audit Team- Minister https://prnigeria.com/2020/12/07/ajaokuta-niomco-russia-audit-team-minister/ Mon, 07 Dec 2020 13:45:41 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=59632 Ajaokuta Steel Company, NIOMCO set to receive Russia Technical Audit Team- Minister The managements of Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL) and National Iron Ore Mining Company Limited (NIOMCO) have put in place machinery to ensure conducive environment for operation of the Technical Audit Team as the companies await their arrival from Russia. To this end, […]

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]]> 59632 Mining: Senate Okays Improve Funding for Solid Minerals https://prnigeria.com/2020/11/10/mining-senate-okays-funding-solid/ Tue, 10 Nov 2020 13:21:43 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=58148 Mining: Senate Okays Improve Funding for Solid Minerals The Senate Committee on Solid Minerals, Mines, Steel Development and Metallurgy has expressed readiness to ensure appropriation of adequate fund for the Solid Minerals and Metals Sector in the drive toward diversification of the economy. Speaking when the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Arc. Olamilekan Adegbite, […]

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]]> 58148 North Central: FG, Stakeholders Discuss Policy Implementation on Mining Operations https://prnigeria.com/2020/10/13/north-central-fg-stakeholders-mining/ Tue, 13 Oct 2020 19:30:04 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=54738 North Central: FG, Stakeholders Discuss Policy Implementation on Mining Operations In continuing effort to create a robust interface and engagement among stakeholders in the Minerals sector, the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development held a 2-day sensitization meeting with States Commissioners for Justice, Minerals and Environment from North-Central Geopolitical Zone geared towards enhancing ease of […]

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]]> 54738 Metal Industry Operators Hails FG for Repositioning Metallurgical Sector https://prnigeria.com/2020/08/18/metal-operators-fg-metallurgical/ Tue, 18 Aug 2020 18:36:09 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=46488 Metal Industry Operators Hails FG for Repositioning Metallurgical Sector Operators in the Metal Industry has applauded effort of the Federal Government in reviving the Minerals and Metals sector of the economy saying that it is the pathway to industrial development of the country. The stakeholders made the assertion while commenting on paper presentations made at […]

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]]> 46488 Mining: Ministry Trains SMEs Operators to Enhance Productivity https://prnigeria.com/2020/08/10/ministry-operators-productivity/ Mon, 10 Aug 2020 17:49:54 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=44918 Mining: Ministry Trains SMEs Operators to Enhance Productivity The Federal Government has restated her commitment to support Small and Medium  Enterprises (SMEs) in the Metals Sector in the continuing efforts to diversify the economy from dependence on oil and gas sector. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Mr.  Edet Sunday Akpan, restating […]

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]]> 44918 We’ll  Prosecute Foreign Illegal Miner in Zamfara, Osun- FG  https://prnigeria.com/2020/05/09/well-prosecute-foreign-illegal-zamfara-osun-fg/ Sat, 09 May 2020 21:50:19 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=32375 We’ll  Prosecute Foreign Illegal Miner in Zamfara, Osun- FG  The Federal Government has commended the Governors of Osun and Zamfara States for steps taken to arrest the foreign nationals and their Nigerian collaborators engaged in illegal mining activities in the two states in the recent time. The Minister of Mines and Steel Development Arch. Olamilekan […]

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]]> 32375 FG to Revitalize NIOMCO, as Ajaokuta Steel Begins Operation Soon – Minister https://prnigeria.com/2019/11/01/fg-revitalizes-ajaokuta/ Fri, 01 Nov 2019 21:07:45 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=26276 FG to Revitalize NIOMCO, as Ajaokuta Steel Begins Operation Soon – Minister The Federal Government has reiterated its determination  to make  the National Iron  Ore Mining Company (NIOMCO) and Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited to work again,  saying that the two companies are too key to  the nation’s quest for  industrial development to be left in […]

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]]> 26276 FG to Develop SMEs in Metal Production https://prnigeria.com/2019/08/28/fg-develop-smes-metal-production/ Wed, 28 Aug 2019 13:59:53 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=24773 FG to Develop SMEs in Metal Production The Federal,Government has reiterated commitment to stimulate Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Metals Sector to enhance their productivity garmane to economic growth. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Abdulkadir Mu’azu, stated this while declaring open a one-day Workshop organised by Ministry of […]

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]]> 24773 New Ministers resume Mining Ministry, Pledge to Move Sector Forward https://prnigeria.com/2019/08/22/new-ministersmining-ministry-move-sector-forward/ Thu, 22 Aug 2019 17:27:00 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=24553 New Ministers resume Mining Ministry, Pledge to Move Sector Forward The newly appointed Ministers for Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Architect Olamilekan Adegbite and Dr Uchechechukwu Sampson Ogah, resume duties today, 21st August, 2019, with a pledge to work assiduously to achieve the statutory mandates of the Ministry in line with the diversification of […]

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]]> 24553 Oyo-Ita Reiterates Efforts to Reposition Services Delivery in Public Services https://prnigeria.com/2018/07/03/oyo-ita-reiterates-efforts-reposition-services-delivery-public-services/ https://prnigeria.com/2018/07/03/oyo-ita-reiterates-efforts-reposition-services-delivery-public-services/#respond Tue, 03 Jul 2018 10:59:34 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=14651 Oyo-Ita Reiterates Efforts to Reposition Services Delivery in Public Services The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, is leading a high- powered delegation consisting of top officials from Federal and State Governments on a one-week Bench Marking and Study visit to Malaysia and Singapore. The visit was part of efforts at […]

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]]> https://prnigeria.com/2018/07/03/oyo-ita-reiterates-efforts-reposition-services-delivery-public-services/feed/ 0 14651 After Presidential Directive, Ministers Inaugurate Boards of Agencies https://prnigeria.com/2018/03/09/ministers-inaugurate-boards-agencies/ https://prnigeria.com/2018/03/09/ministers-inaugurate-boards-agencies/#respond Fri, 09 Mar 2018 16:17:59 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=13186 After Presidential Directives,Ministers Inaugurate Boards of Agencies HEAD OF SERVICE INAUGURATES ASCON BOARD MEMBERS The Head of the Federal Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred E. Oyo-Ita, has inaugurated the Chairman and members of the Board of the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria, ASCON. Inaugurating the Board on Thursday, 8th March 2018, in her […]

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]]> https://prnigeria.com/2018/03/09/ministers-inaugurate-boards-agencies/feed/ 0 13186 Nigeria Civil Service to Become World Class in Service Delivery- HOS https://prnigeria.com/2018/01/23/civil-service-world-class-service/ https://prnigeria.com/2018/01/23/civil-service-world-class-service/#comments Tue, 23 Jan 2018 07:14:26 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=12248 Nigeria Civil Service to Become World Class in Service Delivery- HOS The Federal Civil Service is being repositioned to become world-class service that would be innovative and proactive in policies and programmes implementation towards national development. The Head of the Federal Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita, stated this when she briefed the media […]

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]]> https://prnigeria.com/2018/01/23/civil-service-world-class-service/feed/ 1 12248 FG rewards Teachers as Nigeria joined other countries to mark 2017 World Teachers’ Day https://prnigeria.com/2017/10/06/fg-rewards-teachers-nigeria-joined-countries-mark/ https://prnigeria.com/2017/10/06/fg-rewards-teachers-nigeria-joined-countries-mark/#respond Fri, 06 Oct 2017 17:12:51 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=10750 The Federal Government gave out different prizes to teachers, school administrators and schools at the basic and secondary levels, Nigeria joined other countries across the globe to mark 2017 World Teachers’ Day. Addressing the gathering of teachers across the country and government officials who converged at Eagle Square, Abuja on 5th October, 2017 to celebrate […]

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]]> https://prnigeria.com/2017/10/06/fg-rewards-teachers-nigeria-joined-countries-mark/feed/ 0 10750 Malam Adamu Commends World Bank’s Support for Education Development in the Country https://prnigeria.com/2017/04/05/malam-adamu-commends-world/ https://prnigeria.com/2017/04/05/malam-adamu-commends-world/#respond Wed, 05 Apr 2017 14:20:47 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=8819 Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu has commended the World Bank for its support and contributions to Government’s efforts in the development of the Education sector in Nigeria. The Minister made the commendation when a team of World Bank Education Specialists paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja on Monday, April 3, […]

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]]> https://prnigeria.com/2017/04/05/malam-adamu-commends-world/feed/ 0 8819 UNESCO Lists Argungu Fishing Festival in World Heritage of Humanity https://prnigeria.com/2017/02/23/unesco-argungu-fishing-festival/ https://prnigeria.com/2017/02/23/unesco-argungu-fishing-festival/#respond Thu, 23 Feb 2017 12:03:40 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=8292 The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, has commended UNESCO for listing Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Malam Adamu made the commendation today, February 22, 2017 when he received the Certificate of Inscription of Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival on the […]

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]]> https://prnigeria.com/2017/02/23/unesco-argungu-fishing-festival/feed/ 0 8292 Social Safety Net Initiatives Underway – Malam Adamu https://prnigeria.com/2016/01/28/social-safety-net-initiatives-underway-malam-adamu/ https://prnigeria.com/2016/01/28/social-safety-net-initiatives-underway-malam-adamu/#respond Thu, 28 Jan 2016 07:54:03 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=5163 The Minister, however, acknowledged the effort of this present government in addressing the challenges of Boko Haram insurgency, and said that the Federal Ministry of Education will continue to provide the enabling policies that will check insecurity in our schools. Also, he called on Principals of Unity Colleges to work collectively to alleviate the challenges of internally displaced school children.
In a remark, the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Anthony Anwukah, urged stakeholders in the Education sector to gear-up to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Represented by Prof. Godswill Obioma, he said that education is given prominence in the SDGs, therefore stakeholders in the sector should ensure that their projects/programmes add value to human capital development initiatives of government.

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]]> https://prnigeria.com/2016/01/28/social-safety-net-initiatives-underway-malam-adamu/feed/ 0 5163 NIPSS team urged to proffer solution to challenges in education sector https://prnigeria.com/2015/09/02/nipss-team-urged-to-proffer-solution-to-challenges-in-education-sector/ https://prnigeria.com/2015/09/02/nipss-team-urged-to-proffer-solution-to-challenges-in-education-sector/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2015 14:51:40 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=3282 The members of the Senior Executive Course 37 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru who paid a study visit to the Federal Ministry of Education have been charged to come up with research that proffer solution to some challenges confronting the education sector. Briefing the members during an interactive meeting, […]

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]]> https://prnigeria.com/2015/09/02/nipss-team-urged-to-proffer-solution-to-challenges-in-education-sector/feed/ 0 3282 Stakeholders Retain 180 And 150 As Cut Off Marks To Degree And Non Degree Programmes https://prnigeria.com/2015/07/29/stakeholders-retain-180-and-150-as-cut-off-marks-to-degree-and-non-degree-programmes/ https://prnigeria.com/2015/07/29/stakeholders-retain-180-and-150-as-cut-off-marks-to-degree-and-non-degree-programmes/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2015 15:01:42 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=2804 Stakeholders in the education sector have agreed to retain the 2014/ 2015 national cut off mark as bench mark for admitting candidates of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) into various degree and non degree  programmes in the 2015/ 2016 academic year. The  2015 Combined Policy Meeting on Admission to Degree, National Certificate on Education […]

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