By Victor Adeoti The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has sought the support of stakeholders in eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Nigeria. Mr Monday Johnson, UNICEF Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) specialist, made the call in Lagos at a two-day media dialogue on ending open defecation in Nigeria andContinue Reading
By Yunus Yusuf The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons has partnered with the Cormode Cancer Foundation to address cancer in Nigeria’s IDP camps and host communities. The partnership is aimed at establishing Cormode Cancer Champions Clubs in secondary schools across the country to educateContinue Reading
By Segun Giwa/Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for stronger commitment from state governments and stakeholders in the education sector to develop models that will reduce the high number of out-of-school children in Nigeria. Azuka Menkiti, UNICEF Education Specialist, made the remarks on MondayContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday directed Bureau De Change (BDCs) operators to sell forex at a maximum profit margin of 1.5 per cent, aiming to correct market distortions. The bank, in a circular signed by Aliyu Mahdi, Acting Director, Trade and Exchange Department, CBN,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Creative Intelligence Group (CI Group), a media and content consultancy firm, says it is reshaping the landscape of public relations in Nigeria by combining extensive experience with innovative strategies. Its Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Femi Odewunmi, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Rukayat Adeyemi Wema Bank has concluded the first tranche of its recapitalisation exercise, having secured all relevant regulatory approvals for the allotment of its N40 billion rights issue. Its Managing Director, Mr Moruf Oseni, disclosed this in a statement made available in Lagos. Oseni said as a forward-thinkingContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Afreximbank and First Bank of Nigeria(FBN) have signed a 200 million dollar facility agreement for financing the needs of FBN’s numerous clients. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the signing took place at the ongoing 31st Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2024) in Nassau, TheContinue Reading
By Rukayat Adeyemi First Bank of Nigeria has partnered with the International Women’s Society (IWS) to empower over 250 widows, in commemoration of the 2024 International Widows’ Day. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that beneficiaries at the event, tagged “IWS Widows Feast and Empowerment Programme”, receivedContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Nigeria Business and Disability Network (NBDN) says it plans to launch an app designed to connect People With Disabilities (PWD) with potential employers. Omobolanle Victor-Laniyan, Chairperson of NBDN and Head of Sustainability at Access Corporation, unveiled this initiative during the NBDN 2024 Annual Diversity and InclusionContinue Reading
Traditional institutions have more potential for conflict resolution than conventional agencies, considering their proximity to the people and their veneration in the society. The Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, made the assertion on Wednesday in Lagos. The Etsu Nupe, also the Chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, delivered aContinue Reading
