By Ibironke Ariyo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The morning sun filtered through the window of Mrs Esther Okoro’s modest home in Kaduna. She clutched an envelope containing a Correctional Welfare Insurance Scheme (CWIS) death benefit payout, her children playing quietly in the corner. Months of anxiety and uncertainty vanishedContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu A non-governmental organisation, Channel for Widow Relief Initiative (CWRI), has empowered no fewer than 380 widows, orphans, and the less privileged in Ibadan with cash and food items. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the empowerment was carried out during CWRI 15th edition of Ramadan GiveawayContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun, says failure to adhere strictly to procurement timelines undermines efficiency and fuels waste in public sector operations. Adedokun said this while presenting an update on Gender-Responsive Public Procurement in Nigeria and the National Policy on Affirmative ProcurementContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has expressed concern over declining discipline and professionalism among field commands. Addressing officers and men of the FRSC Sector Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Tuesday in Abuja, Mohammed warned that misconduct and abuseContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has called on financial institutions and development partners to prioritise access to finance for women, youth and vulnerable group-owned businesses. The Director-General of BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, said this was to enable their participation in government contracts. Adedokun made the callContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Mobile phone dealers and other stakeholders on Lagos Island have called for youth empowerment and stricter street trading regulations to curb business disruptions and improve security around Computer Village. The stakeholders, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), urged government authorities to restore order andContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) On Nigeria’s busy highways, tragedy can unfold in seconds. Twisted metal, shattered windscreens and injured passengers often become grim reminders of how fragile life can be. In such moments, emergency response frequently determines whether victims survive or succumb to their injuries. AcrossContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The equities market rebounded on Monday from its previous session’s loss as investors gained N1.725 trillion. Investors renewed interest in key stocks like: NGX Group, Aradel, Union Homes Real Estate Investment, Sovereign Trust Insurance, PZ and 26 other advancing stocks contributed to the market’s positive performance. TheContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Akwa Ibom Government says it has cleared all inherited bank debts totalling N39.83 billion including the principal and interest. The Commissioner for Finance, Mr Emem Bob, disclosed this at the state government’s monthly news briefing in Uyo on Monday. Bob further said that as at Dec.Continue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court on Monday, granted an application by the Department of State Services (DSS) for accelerated hearing in the ongoing prosecution of five men accused of the Aug. 26, 2011, bombing of the United Nations’ Building in Abuja. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order whileContinue Reading
