UNICEF advocates stronger commitment to address Nigeria’s out-of-school menace

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

Tinubu lauds Wakama on recognition as best basketball women’s coach

  By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has lauded Ms Rena Wakama, D’Tigress’ coach, on her recognition as the best coach of women’s basketball at the Paris 2024 Olympics. He stated that the recognition of Wakama, 32, by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), further accented her well-established leadership qualities andContinue Reading

We’ll satisfy yearnings of Nigerians on transportation – Tinubu

By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu on Monday said his administration was determined to satisfy the yearnings of Nigerians on transportation. The President made the remark while inaugurating 30 hybrid CNG buses donated by Depots and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) to the Federal Government on Monday inContinue Reading

Be patient, support Tinubu’s administration – council chairman urges Nigerians

By Lucy Ogalue The Chairman, Bwari Area Council, Dr John Gabaya, wants youths and Nigerians to be patient and support the President Bola Tinubu-led administration for a better Nigeria. Gabaya said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, while reacting to the nationwide #EndBadGovernanceContinue Reading

Savvy Award celebrates Africans in diaspora

  By Oluwatope Lawanson Unity and pride took center stage at the inaugural Savvy Initiative Recognition Awards (SIRA), celebrating the outstanding achievements and remarkable contributions to development of Africans in the diaspora. Mr Agod Savage, SIRA Chief Executive Officer /Founder, in a statement, on Friday in Lagos, said the initiativeContinue Reading