IWD: Tinubu assures impactful, accessible programmes for women
2024-03-09
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NDE empowers 148 youths in Adamawa through MEES training
2024-03-08
By Talatu Maiwada The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has successfully trained and empowered 148 unemployed youths in Adamawa under its Micro-Enterprise Enchantment Scheme (MEES). Mallam Abubakar Nuhu-Fikpo, the Director-General of NDE, shared this achievement during the closing of the five-day training programme of MEES under the NDE Small ScaleContinue Reading
Ex-British envoy avails Nigerian leaders of communication enhancement tips
2024-03-08
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Nigerian business leaders have been urged to enhance their communication skills and maximise their impact in multinational settings in order to succeed in complex times. Giving the advice while answering questions on the website, www.texem.co.uk, which belongs to United Kingdom based leadership development firm, TEXEM UK,Continue Reading
Changing narrative of FCT rural infrastructure devt: Wike’s approach
2024-03-08
By Philip Yatai, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) One of the most important basic amenities that government at all levels – federal, state, or local government – should prioritise is access to good road network. The importance of good road network, particularly in the rural areas cannot be underestimatedContinue Reading
NILDS D-G wants capacity building for LG workers
2024-03-08
By Ericjames Ochigbo Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, the Director-General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), has called for capacity training of local government officers, ahead of the proposed autonomy for the third tier. Sulaiman said this on Thursday at the closing of a 3-day workshop on “Legislative Processes andContinue Reading
UK official urges FG on youth engagement, accountability processes
2024-03-08
Oluwatope Lawanson/By Funmilola Gboteku Magadalene Lagu, Head of Governance and Stability, British High Commission, on Wednesday advised the Nigerian government to further engage youths in accountability processes. Lagu made the call during the Lagos Digital Democracy Fair organised by Yiaga Africa in partnership with CivicHive, and supported by theContinue Reading
LASG says Lagos Island Model City Plan will restore past glory
2024-03-08
By Lydia Ngwakwe The Lagos State Government says the Lagos Island Model City Plan, when operational, will restore the glory of Lagos Island. Dr Oluyinka Olumide, Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, said this during the stakeholders meeting on the Plan, on Thursday, in Lagos. He said that theContinue Reading
IWD 2024: Women with disabilities yearn for inclusion, empowerment
2024-03-08
By Augusta Uchediunor and Vivian Ihechu As the world commemorates the International Women’s Day (IWD), some women with disabilities have underscored the critical importance of prioritising the rights, inclusion and empowerment of women and girls with disabilities. They spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos at anContinue Reading
LASCOPA boss advocates responsible, ethical use of AI
2024-03-08
By Oluwatope Lawanson The General Manager, Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), Mr Afolabi Solebo, has emphasised the need for responsible and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), to advance consumers’ rights globally. Solebo said this at a media briefing on plans to mark the 2024 World ConsumerContinue Reading
Women engineers advocate equal representation, inclusive policies
2024-03-08
By Tosin Kolade Association of Professional Women Engineering Technologists (APWET) has emphasised the need for strategic investment and conducive environment to improve and retain women in science and engineering careers. The Chairperson of the association, Hajiya Umma Jega, made the call at the inaugural seminar of the association on Thursday,Continue Reading
