By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and deepening business collaboration between Nigeria and India. Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, First Deputy President of ACCI, stated this during a courtesy visit by an ACCI delegation to the Indian High CommissionContinue Reading
By Dorcas Elusogbon Prof. John Okeniyi, Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), has warned motorists against driving when drowsy. Okeniyi gave the warning at a symposium organised to mark World Sleep Day on Friday in Ile-Ife, describing drowsy driving as a serious riskContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Economic experts have called for deliberate actions, stronger policies and institutional reforms to advance women’s rights and deepen their participation in the nation’s development. They made the call at the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) International Women’s Day (IWD) event on Thursday in Lagos with the theme:Continue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Nigeria, Adamawa Branch, on Thursday sensitised schoolgirls in Yola on their rights and career opportunities. The event was organised to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, with the theme: “Rights, Justice and Action for AllContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has urged public servants to embrace visionary leadership, efficiency and accountability to transform Africa’s public sector. Tunji-Ojo made the call on Thursday in Abuja at the closing ceremony of the 2025 AIG Public Leaders Programme, organised by the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation.Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) has called for concrete actions to strengthen women’s participation in politics, leadership and governance in Nigeria. The Executive Director of GJF, Ms Ann Iyonu, made the call on Thursday in Abuja at a high-level policy dialogue to commemorate the 2026 International Women’sContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Dr Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has called for policies that strengthen citizens’ participation in Nigeria’s democratic process. Adebayo made the call at an Iftar (Breaking of fast) hosted in Abuja on Thursday by his wife, Princess Lillian Adebayo,Continue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun As the world commemorates the 2026 Glaucoma Week, the physical and socio-economic burden of glaucoma continues to have a significant impact on affected individuals and their immediate families. Ms Celestina Oahimin, 49, who lost her sight to glaucoma, recounted her ordeal and the significant impact of livingContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Women leaders have stressed mentorship, inclusive leadership and strong corporate governance as vital tools for building resilient organisations and expanding opportunities for future female leaders. They made the call on Wednesday at a Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Nigeria women’s group event with the themed, ‘Give toContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Government officials, international partners and policy experts have called for stronger action to protect women’s rights and expand their role in governance and peacebuilding. The stakeholders made the call in Abuja on Wednesday at a one-day dialogue to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration. The themeContinue Reading
