By Abiodun Abegunde Prisoners’ Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA), a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), on Thursday in Lagos, commenced a two-day training for officers of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCoS). The training with funding from the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC ) is with theContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has expressed its commitment to repositioning the Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) industry for sustainable growth. Sen. John Owan Enoh, Minister of State for Industry, said this at a Stakeholder’s Meeting on “Revitalising Nigeria’sContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has called for a proactive, data-driven, and forward-looking risk management approach to boost national development. Mr. Olusegun Omosehin, Commissioner for Insurance, made the call during the Risk Managers Society of Nigeria’s (RIMSON) 40th-anniversary celebrations in Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed optimism that Nigeria is on the verge of being removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. This confidence stems from the recent signing of the Investments and Securities Act (ISA 2025) by PresidentContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) on Wednesday approved payment of N4.4 billion to the company’s shareholders for the year 2024. Dr Umaru Kwairanga, Chairman, Nigerian Exchange Group, disclosed this during the company’s 64th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos. Kwairanga said, “These resultsContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun Mrs. Bolaji Dada, Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has emphasised the need for increased funding for women-focused Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to enhance the welfare of women. Speaking at a capacity-building event organised by the ministry for 250 women-focusedContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe No fewer than 3,000 residents of Lagos State, particularly in the Ikate community, on Wednesday benefitted from a free medical mission in the area. The mission, organised by the Association of Nigerian Physicians in America (ANPA) and Oba Saheed Elegushi Foundation, covered checkups for diseasesContinue Reading
By Kamal Tayo Oropo Mr Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission of Africa (ECA), has called for a bold action to achieve sustainable development in Africa. Getafe, in a statement by ECA on Wednesday, made the call during his address atContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze and Lanre Akojede The Lagos State Government (LASG) and MTN Nigeria on Tuesday restated their commitment to sports development across the country. They reiterated their commitment at the MTN Champs Season 3.0 news conference in Lagos. Speaking atContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Legal experts and stakeholders have advocated increased Intellectual Property (IP) awareness to prevent copyright infringements, ensuring Nigerian creatives receive due recognition and rewards for their work. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the stakeholders made the call at a one-day capacity building programme on IPContinue Reading
