By Lydia Ngwakwe Firstbank of Nigeria Ltd. has cautioned Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) against seeking financing from unlicensed money lenders generally referred to as loan sharks. Dr Abiodun Famuyiwa, Head, SMEs Banking and Money Transfer of the bank, gave the warning at Firstbank SMEConnect Webinar on Wednesday.Continue Reading
By Deborah Coker The International Press Centre (IPC), on Wednesday in Abuja, unveiled a fact-checking platform to enhance the fight against rising information disorder in Nigeria. Mr Lanre Arogundade, IPC Executive Director, said at the public presentation of the ‘iVerify Nigeria Project, that the platform was to support theContinue Reading
By Sani Idris Mr Rilwan Abdullahi, the President of the National Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities, has called for a fundamental shift in commitment, solidarity, financing and actions in support of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Abdullahi made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government says it has provided jobs for no fewer than 14,155 rural women and youths in Niger Delta region. The jobs were created in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise in Niger Delta (LIFE-ND). Dr AbiodunContinue Reading
By Gift Bayo JAV Christmas Village is set to light the tallest Christmas tree in Africa, standing at 85-feet tall with 500,000 bobs as part of the Christmas grand celebrations. Amb. Stephanie Nnadi, Chief Executive Officer, One Percent International, said this at a pre event news conference on Tuesday inContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh has hailed the Super Falcons on their successful qualification for the 2024 African Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) slated for Morocco. The minister said the team displayed an impressive level of determination and teamwork, securing vital victories duringContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola French’s Minister of the Interior and Overseas, Laurent Baile, has expressed support for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in its fight against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said in statement in Abuja that Baile made the disclosureContinue Reading
By collins Yakubu-Hammer The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Disability, Rep. Bashir Dawodu, has called for a review of the laws on disability to specifically include protection clauses for women and children. Dawodu made the call at the National Conference for Women with Disabilities to celebrate theContinue Reading
By Ezra Musa The Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Fellowship has expressed willingness to partner with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to sustain peace and unity in Nigeria. Pastor Yohanna Buru, General Overseer of the Church, made this known while on a courtesy visit to NAN Kaduna Zonal OfficeContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The National Salaries Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), is partnering with the Nigeria Data Processing Commission (NDPC) to increase the productivity of workers in the country. The NSIWC Chairman, Mr Ekpo Nta, said this at a Data Protection and Productivity Measurement and Improvement training organised by bothContinue Reading
