By Mujidat Oyewole The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Kwara Command has commenced a free vehicle safety check for drivers in the state. The FRSC Sector Commander in Kwara, Muftau Irekeola, told newsmen in Ilorin, that the exercise would last from March 17 to 20. Irekeola noted that the commandContinue Reading
Blessing Ibegbu Persons with Disabilities in Karu Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa, have called for recognition and political appointments of members in the area. Mr Kura Magaji, the Chairman, Persons with Disabilities in Karu, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Karu.Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo Wiki for Senior Citizens Network, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), on Monday, under its Wiki loves Africa yearly campaign, organised a training and excursion for some senior citizens in the FCT. Mrs Oby Ezeilo, Founder, WIKI for Senior Citizens Network, said that the training programme aimed to bridgeContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory Nigeria is set to host the 7th African Spelling Bee (ASB) from April 9 to 13, marking the first time the prestigious competition will be held in a West African nation. Mr Abdulsalam Ibrahim, National Coordinator of the Nigeria Spelling Bee, announced this in an interview withContinue Reading
By Henry Oladele Prof. Femi Badejo, an academic and writer, says Nigeria’s problems are rooted in a leadership deficit, urging citizens to embrace better conduct and improved leadership standards. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at his 70th birthday on Saturday, Badejo noted that poor leadershipContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Dr Eugenia Ndukwe, a business management consultant, has called on the three tiers of government to establish a fund specifically for women with special needs, such as autism, for their entrepreneurship endeavours. Ndukwe made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has emerged winner of the Independent Awards 2024 for Best Woman of the Year, dedicating the award to Nigerian women and youth. She praised their tireless contributions towards the nation’s growth and development at the Independent Awards 2024 Gala Night inContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs, has urged stakeholders to intensify efforts toward the achievement of the SDGs by 2030. She stated this in her keynote address delivered on her behalf by Dr Bala Yunusa, Senior Technical Adviser, at the North-East RegionalContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Niger Government says it will train no fewer than 10,000 youths, particularly young women, on financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports in Minna on Saturday that the training is in partnership with two NGOs; Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) andContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu says he understands fully, what Nigerians are going through but that the present economic reform is necessary to build a resilient country and guarantee the future of children. President Tinubu said this when he received organisers ofContinue Reading
