As defence minister Christopher Musa’s views in a recent interview continue to generate public interest, Mr Victor Bobai, media aide to Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State, has cautioned against criticisms that could distract him. Bobai told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja that the ministerContinue Reading
By Oluwaseun Nubi Mrs Mojisola Meranda, Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has charged stakeholders to guide youths in channelling their energy and potential into meaningful achievements. Meranda made the call on Saturday in a keynote address at the second edition of Mentorship with HOAContinue Reading
The League of Kano Veteran Journalists on Saturday expressed shock over the demise of the Emir of Gumel in Jigawa, Alhaji Ahmed Sani 11. The League’s message was conveyed in a statement signed by Abdulkadir Ibrahim, Secretary and member of its Board of Trustees. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
Medical Director urges youths to drive healthcare innovation ByAbiodun Abegunde Dr Adeolu Arogundade, the Medical Director, Isolo General Hospital, Lagos State, has urged youths to develop innovative ideas capable of improving healthcare delivery. Arogundade made the call on Friday when the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Isolo Local Chapter,Continue Reading
By Henry Oladele A Professor of Sociology at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Omololu Soyombo, has called for an end to the excessive deployment of police officers to Very Important Personalities (VIPs) in the country. Soyombo made the call in his exaugural lecture titled: “Why We Are Where WeContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and economic stakeholders have called for deeper Nigeria-Britain cooperation in the energy sector to enhance energy security and accelerate Nigeria’s transition to cleaner energy. They made the call at the 26th Annual Lecture Series of the Nigeria-Britain Association (NBA) inContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Sage Grey Finance Ltd. has advocated manufacturing value-chain financing as a strategy to strengthen businesses and support growth. The company also announced plans to obtain a commercial banking licence and list on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX). Mr Temitope Runsewe, Managing Director of Sage Grey Finance Ltd.,Continue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Participants at the ongoing Adewale Isa Foundation Tennis Tournament have commended organisers for their encouragement and support in their quest for talent discovery. The tournament which enters its third day on Wednesday is in collaboration with Milo Nigeria. The initiative which is with the theme:Continue Reading
By Joy Oyerinde Speakers at the Africa Inclusive Climate Finance Conference in Lagos on Thursday identified climate adaptation financing, inclusive banking and risk-sharing as critical to protecting Africa’s farmers and businesses. The conference was organised by LAPO Microfinance Bank (LAPO MfB) in partnership with the World SavingsContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa OPay, a Nigerian fintech company, has reaffirmed its continued operations in Nigeria, dismissing reports that it plans to shut down. The company gave the assurance at a Town Hall held in Lagos on Wednesday to address false information circulating on social media. The Town Hall brought togetherContinue Reading
