By Constance Athekame The Federal Government is set to increase electricity megawatts from 4000 to 6000 within the next three to six months to improve power supply. The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, said this in Abuja on Monday, while meeting with the Heads of Power Agencies and otherContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Grant Thornton International Ltd., a financial advisory firm, has identified three clear pathways for businesses to accelerate gender parity aimed at increasing number of women in senior management roles in organisations. The firm made this known on Monday in Lagos, via its 20-year Women in Business ReportContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Nigeria’s Under-20 women football team, the Falconets, on Monday defeated their Senegalese counterparts 4-0 in the second Group B game at he ongoing 13th African Games in Ghana. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Falconets have booked their place in the semi-finals of theContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Association of Nigerian Refineries Petroleum Marketers on Monday appointed Comrade Ikechukwu Chukwu as its National Task Force Coordinator 1 and Mr Innocent Ogu as secretary. Mr Usman Ali, Chairman, Board of Trustees of the association, announced the appointments at a news conference in Abuja. He saidContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Edo State Ministry of Social Development and Gender, has empowered no fewer than 200 women with Point of Sale (POS) machines and N4 million as start-off grants. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the empowerment was done in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für InternationaleContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Tina Auta Stakeholders in the development sector have advocated the need to empower, mentor and invest in women to quicken sustainable development. The stakeholders made the call during a ceremony tagged `Purple Ball 2024’ with the theme: “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress”, to mark the 2024 International Women’sContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu Third Phase delegates of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) have commended the current PAP leadership over the strategic coordination of its cooperative and scholarship schemes. The delegates spoke at an interactive meeting with stakeholders and PAP leadership on Monday in Benin, Edo. The National President of PAPContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Mr Dominic Nwuzor, manager of Nollywood comic actor, John Okafor, a.k.a ‘Mr Ibu’, says the late comedian used humour to promote peace and unity across Africa. Nwuzor, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Don Singles International (DSI), stated this in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Georgina Adegbie Team Nigeria recorded a clean sweep of gold medals on Sunday at the ongoing African Games in Ghana, after six female wrestlers won in their various categories. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mercy Genesis kick-started the gold medal rush; winning Nigeria’s first wrestling goldContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne Mrs Angela Ndukuba, wife of the Primate, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has called on women to constantly worship and praise God irrespective of the circumstances they find themselves in the country. Ndukuba, who is also the President, Women’s Guild and Mothers’ Union arms of the Church,Continue Reading
