By Ahmed Ubandoma The Federal Government has promised to provide effective social care system to about 16.8 million aged population in the country. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Dr Abel Enitan, made the promise on Wednesday during the unveiling of the Older Persons’ SocialContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Prof. John Peters, a faculty of the United Kingdom leadership development organisation, TEXEM, says CEOs and directors know that in the present turbulent times, organizations face multiple global and local challenges. Answering questions on TEXEM’s website, www.texem.co.uk, on the coming programme of the organization billed for Manchester,Continue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government has begun the review of the Youth Development Policy to comprehensively address the challenges being faced by young people in the country. Dr Jamila Ibrahim, the Minister of Youth Development, said this in Abuja on Wednesday during a meeting with critical stakeholders from theContinue Reading
The Commandant, Nigerian Army School of Infantry, Maj.-Gen. Oluyemi Olatoye inaugurating UNDP /Government of Japan Project 2024 on Monday at Jaji Military Cantonment, Kaduna. Japan commits to bolstering security in Nigeria By Muhammad Tijjani The Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria , Mr Matsunaga Kazuyoshi, says Japan remains firmly committed to supportingContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Hon. Stanley Olajide (PDP Oyo State), a member of the House of Representatives, has issued a caution to parents regarding the excessive use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) by their children. Olajide, representing Ibadan Northwest/Southwest Constituency, delivered the advice during the 4th stakeholders dialogue on “Child Protection”Continue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), in partnership with the Global Peace Foundation(GPF) Nigeria, has called on the Federal Government and relevant stakeholders to work collectively towards tackling insecurity. Dr Joseph Ochogwu, Director-General, lPCR, spoke on Tuesday at one-day High-Level Dialogue Conference with the themeContinue Reading
By Rukayat Adeyemi The Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) on Tuesday introduced several initiatives to enhance public awareness of the importance of obtaining building planning permits in the state. The Authority also appointed Mrs Aishat Salami, a Town Planner, as the face of LASPPPA. Dr Oluyinka Olumide,Continue Reading
By Chimezie Anaso A nonagenarian, Chief Gabriel Onwugbenu, has advised the youths to enroll in Igbo apprenticeship scheme (Igba Boi), a programme of the Anambra Government and shun the get-rich-quick syndrome. Onwugbenu, 91, gave the advice in Nnewi, the industrial hub of Anambra during the burial of Chief Michael Anosike,Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), on Tuesday, tasked government at all levels to build an efficient and effective sustainable tax culture for sustainable economic development. Mr Samuel Agbeluyi, President of the CITN, said this in Abuja, at the 26th Annual Conference, with aContinue Reading
Sen. Araraume says not decamping to PDP A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State, Sen. Ifeanyi Araraume, says he is not decamping to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) because of wanting to run for the state governorship race in 2027. A statement by Dickson Omaiye, hisContinue Reading
