By Ginika Okoye LOTUS bank, a non-interest and ethical financial institution, has bagged the BusinessDay ‘Best Ethical and Financial Inclusion Bank’ of the year award. Its Acting Managing Director, Dr Isiaka Ajani-Lawal said in a statement in Abuja on Monday, that the award was given at the 2025 BusinessDay BanksContinue Reading
Just days before world leaders gather for the 2025 G20 Summit, the City of Johannesburg will host the first Global South Media and Think-Tank Forum – China-Africa Partnership Conference, from Nov. 12 to Nov. 14 in Houghton. The information was released by NNATVPlus on Monday. This first-of-its-kind forum on AfricanContinue Reading
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has announced the appointment of Amb. Janet Olisa as Special Adviser on International Relations to its National President with effect from Oct. 6. Olisa is a retired Nigerian diplomat and public policy strategist with over 30 years ofContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje Cardinal John Onaiyekan, Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, has called for a moral revival across all sectors of society, saying honesty, integrity and accountability remain essential to rebuilding the nation. Onaiyekan said this on Saturday at the 10th anniversary celebration and fundraising for the digitalisation project of DivineContinue Reading
By Kayode Adebiyi Vice-President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria is now best-positioned to lead the intra-African trade and investment revolution. He said this was because the Federal Government was removing investment bottlenecks and boosting ease of doing business. The Vice President stated this at the opening of the Pre-Investor Forum ofContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The High Commission of India in Nigeria has donated 2,000 gift packs to students of Government Girls Secondary School, Dutse as a reaffirmation of its commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment. The High Commission distributed the items on Thursday in Abuja as part of activities toContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Niger State government has called for collective action towards achieving sustainable food security in the country. Dr Matthew Ahmed, Permanent Secretary of Niger Ministry for Agriculture, made the call in a statement in Minna on Thursday to commemorate the 2025 World Food Day. The News AgencyContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The European Union (EU) and the National Peace Committee (NPC) are deepened collaboration to curb electoral violence and promote credible, peaceful, and inclusive elections in Nigeria. Mr Ruben Aguilera, Head of the Governance, Gender, Human Rights and Migration Service, EU delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS said thisContinue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) At West Africa’s busiest border crossings, the stories are the same; weary drivers battling endless checkpoints, passengers recounting harassment, and officials overwhelmed by fake permits and mismatched documents. From touts collecting illegal fees at Seme to immigration officers struggling with manual records,Continue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Popular comedian and wellness advocate Anita Asuoha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, has become brand ambassador for Purna Gummies, a leading supplement and nutritional support brand. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ace artiste was unveiled at an official ceremony on Wednesday inContinue Reading
