By Sumaila Ogbaje Ayudantees Empowerment Initiatives (AYI), a civil society group, has faulted the recent report by the Global Terrorism Index (GTI), ranking Nigeria as the 6th most affected by terrorism in the world. The Executive Director of AYI, Mr Amechi Oyema, stated this while briefing newsmen in reaction toContinue Reading
By Esenvosa Izah Women are beginning to change the general belief that men dominate the e-hailing industry in Nigeria, an official of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has said. The Women National Leader of AUATON, Ms Nkechi Abiola, made the assertion in an interview with theContinue Reading
By Adenike Ayodele The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says the over N50 billion monetary recoveries from fraudsters in 2024, are part of the funds invested into the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this information is based on the EFCC’s 2024Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has reiterated its commitment to ensuring strong support in empowering women in leadership, business and entrepreneurship. The ACCI President, Chief Emeka Obegolu, said that the support would give women and girls the power to always know and stand forContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the Federal Government and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will resolve issues related to visa procurement for Nigerians seeking to travel to the UAE. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mrs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said this following the visitContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has unveiled Africa’s first feature film on Artificial Intelligence, titled Makemation. Speaking at the unveiling in Marina, Sanwo-Olu said the AI film, produced by human development expert, Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, will make its cinematic debut in Lagos on Friday, April 18. HeContinue Reading
By Oluwaseyi Oduneye-Ogunwomoju Chess players and lovers have been promised thrilling moments as Nigeria hosts the Zone 4.2 West Africa Chess Championships from March 31 to April 9. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Saturday, Mr Babatunde Ogunsiku, the championships’ Media Director, Local Organising CommitteeContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun and Aderonke Ojediran The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where women will be adequately empowered to thrive in their respective fields. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this known at an event organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs andContinue Reading
By Zainab Oyekan Dr Pam Wayas, Chairman, Plateau Internal Revenue Service, says the service generated N32.14 billion in 2024 and now has a target of N52 billion for 2025. Wayas, who disclosed this during a news conference in Jos, said that it was the first time the N30billion benchmark wasContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Mrs Edna Azura, National President, National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), has called for intensified efforts toward achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls across the country. Azura made the call at a symposium to commemorate the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) in Abuja. International Women’sContinue Reading
