By Ruth Oketunde The UK charity, IA-Foundation, is to establish skills acquisition centres in each of the six geo-political zones in Nigeria, to empower millions of out-of-school children in the country. The initiative is the latest effort by the foundation to add value to the lives of some 20.Continue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The UN Association of Russia (UNA-Russia) and the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO University) say the Russia-Africa forum will strengthen cooperation between Russia and African nations. This is contained in a statement by the External Press Office of the organisers of the summit onContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Vice-Chancellor of Pan Atlantic University, Prof. Enase Okonedo, says there is need for organisations to balance the interplay between culture and corporate governance to minimise organisational conflicts. Okonedo said this at the Institute of Directors Nigeria (IoD) 2023 Biennial Lecture on Thursday in Lagos. It hadContinue Reading
By Joy Odigie The National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) has stressed the need for stronger partnerships and awareness for Voluntary Non Remunerated Donors (VNRD) to donate blood to increase reserves in the country. Prof. Kenneth Halim, the Zonal Director, NBSC South South Office, Benin, made the call duringContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha Save Our Heritage Initiative (SOHI), an Abuja-based NGO, has cautioned against the abuse of elders in Nigeria. Its Chief Executive Officer, Ms May Ikokwu, said this on Thursday on Abuja as the world marks the 2023 World Elders Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). NAN reports that the WorldContinue Reading
By Leonard Okachie Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Zone 9, Umuahia, Umar Sanda, has urged members of communities to collaborate with the police and other security agents, to ensure effective community policing in the South-East. Sanda, who was represented by Dr Ifeanyi Emenari, DCP Zonal Criminal Investigation Department, Umuahia,Continue Reading
By Rukayat Adeyemi The Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (SWAN) has sustained its equipping school libraries project by donating several academic, professional and literature books to Festac Girls Senior/Junior Secondary Schools in Lagos. The National Chairperson of SWAN, Mrs Catherine Nnaji, during the donation to the schools inContinue Reading
By Clara Egbogota The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA),an NGO, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to ensure his administration worked to protect and defend citizens’ democratic rights. Mr Oluwafemi Akinbode, Executive Director of CAPPA, said this in a statement signed by Mr Zikora Ibeh, PolicyContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha The National Coordinator, Initiative for Leadership Development and Change (ILDC), Chief Ugochukwu Nnam, has commended Rep. Aliyu Betara and Yusuf Gadji for aligning themselves by stepping down for Tajudeen Abbass. Nnam told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday that their action wasContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson/Florence Onuegbu Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged Nigerians, irrespective of tribe, religion and colour, to unite and build the country. Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, made the call at the 30th Anniversary of June 12, 1993 Election atContinue Reading
