By Joshua Olomu Leadership experts and stakeholders from different backgrounds have called on government at all levels to prioritise empowerment of Nigerian youth to build lasting peace and security across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the stakeholders made the call at the 14th edition ofContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Nedeevah Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), on Saturday reiterated its commitment to ensuring access to quality education, healthcare services, and empowerment programmes for those in need. Ms Claire Benson-Idoko, Founder and Executive Director of Nedeevah Foundation, said this in Abuja during the foundation’s 2024 Anniversary SummitContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has assured depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank that challenges delaying access to guaranteed sums above N5 million are being resolved. Mr Bello Hassan, Managing Director, NDIC, gave the reassurance on Saturday during the 2024 edition of theContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu departs Galeao Air force Basa (SBGL) Airport, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Saturday, for Abuja after attending the 19th G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The President is due to arrive at the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, atContinue Reading
By Lydia Ngwakwe A construction professional, Mr Ayotunde Bally, has urged the Federal Government and policymakers to create a more favourable environment for investment in affordable housing. Bally, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Dembally Ltd., a real estate development company, made the call in an interview with theContinue Reading
By Martha Agas A non-governmental organisation, the Yargote Foundation has called for the establishment of special programmes aimed at empowering boys to become responsible members of society. The founder of the foundation, Mrs Anna Pai, made the call at a summit titled “Shaping the Future of Boys for Balanced LivingContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Gov. Muhammed Bago of Niger says the five billion dollar Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the Niger Foods and Uttam Sucrotech International Ltd. will transform the economy of the state. Bago said this during the signing of the MoU by the Niger Foods and Uttam SucrotechContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government says it will collaborate with the World Bank, to provide decent jobs directly or indirectly to 10 million youths within the next five years. Mr Ayodele Olawande, Minister of Youth Development, said this when he hosted the World Bank team led by Mr MaheshworContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Education stakeholders have called for the implementation of policies to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promote girl-child education, and reduce Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) cases. The stakeholders made the call on Thursday at the 2024 Girls Education Summit (GES’24), organised by the Girls Education AccessContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje Mr John Peters, a former Chairman, Association of Master of Business Administration (MBA), says leaders in Nigeria should foster environment that complements human capabilities. Peters, a renowned leadership speaker, gave the advice on Friday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
