By Taiye Olayemi Rex Insurance Ltd. has partnered with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) to introduce weather index insurance that protects smallholder farmers from climate-related risks. The company said in statement on Tuesday that the initiative supports climate-smart agriculture by combining insurance with real-time weather data. It added that theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mr Ismaeel Ahmed on his birthday, commending his contributions to public service, youth mobilisation and good governance. The president described Ahmed, Executive Chairman, Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PiCNG & EV), as a committed leader driving one ofContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu Editorial staff members of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday celebrated a retired Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, Mr Kayode Olaitan, for his numerous contributions to the growth and development of the agency. Olaitan retired from the agency in February after attaining the mandatoryContinue Reading
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe Built environment professionals have advised against adopting container housing as a permanent residential solution, citing high costs, technical challenges, and sustainability concerns. Mr Tosin Kadiri, Chairman, Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, Lagos Branch, gave the advice when he led a delegation to theContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu An organisation committed to disability rights, Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), has appealed to government, security agencies and others to address challenges facing Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria. The centre made the appeal during an advocacy visit and presentation of Project on Awareness about CivicContinue Reading
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), Lagos State Branch, has called for a partnership with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to curb growing quack activities in the real estate sector. The Chairman of NIESV, Lagos Branch, Mr Tosin Kadiri,Continue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The immediate past Chairman of Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA, Mr Fuad Atanda-Lawal, has flagged off reconstruction of Army Children’s School and Dodan Barracks Primary School in Obalende. Atanda-Lawal said the project, executed through his Fuad Atanda-Lawal Foundation, reflected his commitment to providing a conducive learning environment for pupils inContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Okuokpellaogbe of Okpella in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo, Michael Sado, has debunked allegations of financial fraud and personalised control of community resources. The traditional ruler made the clarification in an interview with newsmen in Abuja following his recent interface with theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Women in Abuja have been empowered with practical skills and knowledge aimed at promoting independence and leadership during a training programme organised by the Connect Network Foundation for participants. Dr Victoria Ogwuche, Global President and Founder of the foundation, said the training, themed “Give to Gain”, wasContinue Reading
Members of Lekki Estates Residents and Stakeholders Association (LERSA) and the leadership delegation of the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) during a stakeholders engagement forum on Monday in Lagos. By Rukayat Moisemhe Residents under the Lekki Estates and Residents Stakeholders Association (LERSA) on Monday engaged the leadership of Eko ElectricityContinue Reading
