In order to address the dwindling manpower and spate on professionals in the water and its related sectors in Africa, experts and professionals are to meet in Kaduna, Nigeria on Thursday November 28, 2013 to deliberate on the solutions to the pressing challenges bedeviling the water sector in the continent. The meeting which is organized through the auspices of the Africa Water Project is expected to culminate in the launching of a Web Portal for the Pan-African Water Training Platform.
Author: Adewale A.
Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, United States of America says the selection of the beneficiaries of the Bayelsa State scholarship scheme will not be politically motivated. Out of the over 5,000 undergraduate students that sat for the examination conducted by the State Scholarship Board two weeks ago in Yenagoa, eighty students have been shortlisted for the next stage. Briefing the newsmen, the representatives of the University, Professors Evelyn Poe and Connie Lundy said the University in collaboration with the Scholarship Board would ensure a hitch free selection process. Professor Poe noted that the University, globally is known for its academic excellence and…
Sequel to a January 2011 Workshop on Trade, Environment and Sustainable Development for Policy Makers in the Community, held in Accra, Ghana, the ECOWAS Commission has again initiated a workshop on the establishment of a Knowledge Management Platform on Trade and Environment Linkages with its member states. This time around, the Commission backed by its development partners is seeking to strengthen its capacity and that of member states to generate and share information in the processes of negotiations and formulation of coherent policies on Trade and the Environment. Addressing the opening session of the workshop on Monday in Abuja, the…
As the world marks the 44th Anniversary of the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of Children, the attention of the Nigerian Government has been drawn to the numerous problems confronting children in the country. The founder of ‘Erudite International Children School,’ Kehinde Ojuawo while making the call recently, noted that Nigerian children are exposed to the activities of hoodlums, rapists, kidnappers and terrorists who kill them recklessly. He also identified the challenges confronting children to be child abuse, rape, child labour, child prostitution and trafficking, among others. He frowned at the way in which terrorists kill and kidnap children…
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon Seriake Dickson on Monday assured the people of Brass local Government Area of his administration’s readiness to partner with the Federal Government and other investors to ensure the actualization of the Brass liquefied Natural Gas (BLNG) project. Describing the project as very key to the economic development plans of the restoration agenda, Hon Dickson said the State Government was interfacing seriously with other critical stakeholders to ensure the commencement of the Brass Fertilizer project. Governor Dickson who spoke when he paid a courtesy call on the Amayanabo of Twon-Brass, King Alfred Diete-Spiff as part of activities…
Job Title: Programme Officer Location: Kaduna, Nigeria Employer: Sightsavers International Sector: NGO We are an international development organization which focuses on building eye health systems and championing the rights of disabled people in developing countries by working with partner organizations in poor and least served communities. We support ongoing activities that prevent and cure blindness, restore sight and promote equal opportunities for visually impaired people and otherwise disabled people. Applications are invited from suitable candidates to fill the position of two Programme Officers in our office in Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria. The Programme Officers will report to The Programme Manager.…
Job Title: Finance and Risk Officer Location: Kaduna, Nigeria Employer: Sightsavers International Sector: NGO The Integrated Neglected Tropical Diseases Control Programme is supported by UK Department for International Development (DFID) led by Sightsavers in partnership with other NGOs, private organisations and the academia. The programme aims at strengthening the capacity of the national disease programmes and streamlining supply chains to get the drugs to the people who need them. Sightsavers is a highly respected international development organization working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people. We work with local partners in developing countries to tackle…
Job Title: Data Manager Location: Kaduna, Nigeria Employer: Sightsavers International Sector: NGO The Integrated Neglected Tropical Diseases Control Programme is supported by UK Department for International Development (DFID) led by Sightsavers in partnership with other NGOs, private organisations and the academia. The programme aims at strengthening the capacity of the national disease programmes and streamlining supply chains to get the drugs to the people who need them. Sightsavers is a highly respected international development organization working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people. We work with local partners in developing countries to tackle the main…
Job Title: Driver Location: Kaduna, Nigeria Employer: Sightsavers International Sector: NGO The Integrated Neglected Tropical Diseases Control Programme is supported by UK Department for International Development (DFID) led by Sightsavers in partnership with other NGOs, private organisations and the academia. The programme aims at strengthening the capacity of the national disease programmes and streamlining supply chains to get the drugs to the people who need them. Sightsavers is a highly respected international development organization working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people. We work with local partners in developing countries to tackle the main causes…
Job Title: Business Development Officer Location: Lagos, Nigeria Employer: Brickwall Global Investment Ltd (part of Brickwall Global Investment Group) Requirements: • HND, BSc in relevant fields with experience in marketing, transport. logistics etc. • Requisite knowledge, skills and experience to drive our visions. How to Apply: Interested and qualified applicants should apply online or send their Cover Letter and CV to info@brickwallinvestgroup.org Deadline: 12.12.2013Apply to this job