By Diana Omueza The National Women Leaders Forum of Political Parties in Nigeria (NWLFPPN) has called for stronger digital protection systems against Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TF-GBV) targeting women in politics. The President of the group, Mrs Amina Darasimi-Bryhm, made the call during a high-level dialogue with the theme “Advancing FeministContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe Yinka Ade-Aluko, Chief Executive Officer of Doode Film Hub, says making films affordable and accessible, especially to grassroots audiences, is crucial to curbing piracy in Nigeria. Ade-Aluko said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of his film premiere, ‘SangoContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe International Breweries Plc has expanded its presence in Nigeria with the launch of Budweiser Royale, aimed at enhancing the country’s festive season celebrations. The Managing Director of International Breweries Plc, Carlos Coutiño, stated in Lagos on Wednesday viaContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe Nigeria’s foremost female talking drummer, Aralola Olamuyiwa, popularly known as Ara, has been appointed Special Envoy on Diplomacy and Global Creative Affairs by Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State. Ara confirmed the appointment inContinue Reading
Engineering By Angela Atabo Some engineering experts on Tuesday renewed their commitment to strengthening local content development and raising standards of excellence. The experts, who said this at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Association for Consulting Engineering in Nigeria (ACEN) Estate in Abuja, emphasised the growingContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola Lagos State has introduced two new health insurance plans to give diasporans and festive-season visitors affordable, reliable medical coverage, strengthening access and reducing health risks during the high-traffic “Detty December” period. Dr Emmanuella Zamba, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health Management AgencyContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Mr Claver Gatete, the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), says reparations must transform global systems that still restrict Africa’s development. He made the call in an op-ed shared with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by theContinue Reading
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe Mr Festus Akintoye, the Chief Executive Officer of Pa Philip Akintoye Development Foundation (PAPADEF), has called on governments, institutions and citizens to promote inclusive development for persons with disabilities through innovation and accessibility. Akintoye madeContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi GCR Ratings has upgraded NEM Insurance Plc’s national scale financial strength rating to AA+ (NG), citing “sustained competitive strength” in the non-life market. The agency, in a statement on Monday,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Dr Emomotimi Agama, SEC Director-General, says the renewed Capital Market Master Plan will align closely with Nigeria’s National Development Plan. Speaking at the Capital Market Committee meeting in Lagos on Monday, he said theContinue Reading
