Nigerian security forces restate commitment to safeguarding lives, businesses

By Rukayat Moisemhe Nigerian security services have restated their commitment to safeguarding lives, property and businesses across the country in a bid to restore local and international confidence in the Nigerian economy. They gave the assurance at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) 2023 Security Meets Business DialogueContinue Reading

World Contraception Day: NGO advocates inclusive sexual health, family planning for PWDs

By Justina Auta An international Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Sightsavers Nigeria has called for inclusive sexual health and improved access to family planning services for People with Disabilities (PWDs). Ms Joy Tarbo, Communications Associate, Sightsavers, made the call in a statement in Abuja in commemoration of the World Contraception Day celebratedContinue Reading

Group advocates establishment of coconut processing industries

By Felicia Imohimi The National Coconut Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NACOPPMAN) has called on investors and stakeholders to establish coconut processing industry across coconut producing states in the country. Dr Nma Okoroji, National President of the association made the call on the sideline of the commemoration ofContinue Reading

NSE tasks engineers on mentorship, national devt, confers fellowship on 142

By Perpetua Onuegbu The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has tasked its members on the need to mentor younger engineers with a view to contributing to national development. Mr Tasiu Gidari-Wudil, President of the society, gave the charge on Saturday in Abuja, while conferring Fellowship Status on 142 ‘Distinguished Engineers”.Continue Reading

AFIGF identifies cybercrime as threat to Africa’s digital transformation

By Jessica Dogo The Africa Internet Governance Forum (AFIGF) has identified cybercrime as a big threat to Africa’s digital transformation strategy. This was contained in a communiqué presented at the end of the 12th AFIGF, with the theme: “Transforming Africa’s Digital Landscape: Empowering Inclusion, Security and Innovation”, which ended inContinue Reading

Institute tasks directors on increasing adoption of ESG principles

By Rukayat Moisemhe The Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD) has urged directors to increase integration of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles into their boardroom strategies to drive sustainable growth. The institute also urged directors to imbibe ethical and sustainable business practices. Alhaji Tijjani Borodo, President of the institute,Continue Reading

NCoS, partners sensitise traditional rulers against discrimination of ex-offenders

By Diana Omueza The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Federal Capital Territory Command, has sensitised traditional leaders in Gwagwalada Area Council against discrimination of ex-offenders. The sensitization, which took place at the place of Aguma of Gwagwalada, was organised in partnership with the Prisoners Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA). and HopeContinue Reading

National Quality Policy will unlock benefits of AfCFTA to Nigeria – NQC

By Lucy Ogalue The Nigeria National Quality Policy will unlock the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) for Nigeria. The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Quality Council (NQC), Mr Osita Aboloma, made this known while addressing newsmen in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigera (NAN) reportsContinue Reading