By Felicia Imohimi The Leventis Foundation Nigeria has pledged N2million in grants to outstanding young agribusiness owners at the forthcoming Agricultural Youth Summit. Mr Hope Usieta, Executive Director of the foundation, announced this on Tuesday in Abuja ahead of the 2025 summit scheduled for Nov. 6. The 2025 theme is “Building YouthContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of personnel exiting the Armed Forces, saying it is prioritising life after service through structured transition and rehabilitation programmes. The Director, Support Services, DHQ, Maj.-Gen. Olatokumbo Bello, made this known at the closing of a Two-DayContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Justice Godwin Iheabunike of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has urged serving and retiring military personnel to make adequate legal and financial preparations for life after service. Iheabunike said the preparedness includes the drafting of valid wills to safeguard their assets and protect their families. HeContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Once reserved for weddings, chieftaincy ceremonies and grand occasions, Aso-oke – the hand-woven Yoruba fabric steeped in heritage – has found new life on the global fashion stage. The fabric, hitherto, worn by the Yoruba, during special occasions, is no longer just a cultural emblem but aContinue Reading
By Petpetua Onuegbu Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called for a review of tax incentive policies in the fossil fuel industry. Executive Director of CISLAC, Auwal Rafsanjani, who made the call at the launch of a new report on fossil fuel industry on Tuesday in Abuja, warned thatContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has entered into strategic partnership with Circuits, a virtual cinema and audiovisual distribution platform, to promote digital transformation in the nation’s hospitality and tourism sector. The Director-General of NIHOTOUR, Dr Abisoye Fagade, said this on Tuesday when the topContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing gender equality and inclusivity within Nigeria’s security sector, as part of efforts to strengthen civil–military cooperation and enhance operational effectiveness. The pledge was made at the UK-supported Gender Symposium for Nigeria Security Actors, which opened on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Sheila Offiong/Magdalene Ukuedojor The National Youth Job Fair 2.0 promises to promote skills, harness talents and insights to reduce unemployment in the country. Mrs Habibah Abdullahi, one of the organisers, said this while urging National Youth Service Corps members, skills-driven and unemployed youths to hone skills, seek mentorship andContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government is committed to enhancing mercury-free gold mining practices in some parts of the country due to the pressing challenge on the environment, health and well-being of citizens. Mr Mahmud Kambari, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, said this at the inauguration ofContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to placing Nigerian women at the forefront of climate action through the Green Women Platform (GWP). Malam Balarabe Lawal, the Minister of Environment, said this at the Validation Workshop of the Green Women Platform in Abuja on Tuesday. The themeContinue Reading
