By Justina Auta The African Union Agenda 2063 Ambassadorial Assembly has advocated for implementing policies and investing in technology to enhance global competitiveness and sustainable economic growth in Africa. Stephen Benjoel, Chairperson of the assembly, made this call at a press briefing on Monday in Abuja to commemorate the 2024Continue Reading
Human trafficking: Danish envoy canvases awareness, improved border security By Muhyideen Jimoh The Denmark Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Sune Krogstrup, has called for more public awareness and improved border security to curb human trafficking and irregular migration from Nigeria. Krogstrup made the call on Friday while speaking with the NewsContinue Reading
TAJBank reports 11.3bn profit, as earnings surge by 149%Continue Reading
By Ahmed Ubandoma The Federal Government says no fewer than 37,000 jobs will be created in the geriatric (aged) care industry, being set up by the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSSC). The Director General of the Centre, Dr Emem Omokaro disclosed this on Sunday in Abuja, during an interview withContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola Abuja May 26, 2014(NAN) A former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Lamorde is dead. He was aged 61. Lamorde reportedly died on Sunday morning in Egypt, where he had travelled for medical treatment. He was the third Executive Chairman of theContinue Reading
Edwin Clark @ 97, re-echos call for restructuring By Naomi Sharang Elderstateman, Edwin Clark, on Saturday, re-echoed his call for restructuring to tackle the current security, socioeconomic and other challenges facing the country. He made the call during a church thanksgiving service held to mark his 97th birthday anniversary. Clark,Continue Reading
By Mufutau Ojo Olumide Braithwaite, the only son of late elder statesman and legal luminary, Tunji Braithwaite, has survived a ghastly auto accident in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident, which occurred on Thursday near the CBN headquarters, involved a buillion van and a HiluxContinue Reading
Denmark, MeCAHT premiere documentary on curbing human trafficking in Nigeria By Muhyideen Jimoh The Media Coalition and Awareness to Halt Trafficking (MeCAHT), an international NGO in collaboration with the Embassy of Denmark in Nigeria on Friday premiered a documentary film in Abuja to create awareness against human trafficking. The NewsContinue Reading
Anti-corruption: Al-Habibiyyah tasks FG on partnership with religious organisations By Suleiman Shehu An Islamic organisation, Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society, has urged the Federal Government (FG) to partner with genuine religious organisations in its fight against corruption. The association’s Chairman, Board of Trustees, Dr Kola Adeyemi, gave the advice at a 2-dayContinue Reading
Children’s Day : NGO urges govt. to tackle menace of Out-of- school children By Joshua Olomu Children of Africa Leadership and Values Development Initiative(CALDEV), a non government organisation has called on government at all levels to adequately tackle the challenge of out-of-school children in Nigeria. Mr Bamidele Salam, Founder andContinue Reading
