By Grace Alegba The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) on Tuesday pledged support to the Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) to accelerate Nigeria’s economic growth. CIBN President, Prof. Pius Olarenwaju, made the pledge when ACAMB executives and trustees visited the institute’s chamber inContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The West African Youth Protection and Advocacy Network (WAYPAN) has welcomed the recent judicial victory of activist Omoyele Sowore at the Federal High Court in Lagos, describing the ruling as a landmark decision for youths’ rights and civic freedom in Nigeria. The Regional Coordinator of WAYPAN, MrContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye Stakeholders in the financial and capital market sectors have called on African governments to invest in infrastructure and encourage innovations to support long-term productivity and integration. The stakeholders made the call at the 3rd Prof. Uche Uwaleke PUU Colloquium on the Capital Market, in Abuja. They saidContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Concerned stakeholders of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) on Tuesday confirmed that the tenure of the federation’s board expired on Jan. 31, in line with its constitution. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Musa Kida was re-elected as the President of NBBF on Jan. 31,Continue Reading
By Hajara Leman, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Development is not just about roads, restored landscapes, or new infrastructure; it is also about listening to people and addressing their concerns before they escalate into conflict. For instance, in many communities, a single unresolved complaint can make residents feel ignored. AContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal A faith-based Islamic organisation, Igbomina/Ekiti Muslim Forum (IEMF), has enjoined Nigerians to use the Holy Month of Ramadan to seek divine intervention on insecurity challenges in Nigeria. The President of the Forum, Alhaji Nasiru Ibrahim, made the call in Ilorin while speaking on the sidelines of theContinue Reading
By Fabian Ekeruche Wild Africa has urged the Federal Government to expedite passage of the Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill to safeguard pangolins from extinction. The group made the call in a statement marking World Pangolin Day, stressing the urgent need for stronger wildlife protection laws in Nigeria. TheContinue Reading
By Veronica Dariya Mr John Gabaya, the Chairman, Bwari Area Council of the FCT, on Saturday said the ongoing FCT Area Council Elections in Bwari would be hitch-free and successful in spite of low turnout of voters. The chairman said this while speaking with newsmen shortly after he cast hisContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) has expressed its commitment to deepen technical and policy cooperation with Nigeria in oil palm production, smallholder integration, and supply chain alignment. Izzana Salleh, Secretary-General of CPOPC, said this in an interactive session with newsmen on Saturday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Our Reporters A traditional ruler in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Sapeyi of Garki Chiefdom, Alhaji Usman Kupi, has described the ongoing area council elections in the FCT as ‘relatively fair’. Kupi also expressed optimism that voter turnout would improve as the day progressed. Speaking shortly after castingContinue Reading
