By Naomi Sharang Powerbase Institute, an educational platform, has set up a ‘Young Genius Summer School’ in Baylab, UK, to provide students with long-term development strategies aimed at igniting their passions and skills for the future. Dr Gregory Makris, Director and Global Clinical Lead in the Vascular and Thrombosis TherapeuticContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Some stakeholders have called on the Federal Government to constitute and inaugurate the National Working Group on Business and Human Rights (NWGBHR) to achieve meaningful progress. The stakeholders gave the advice in a communique issued on their behalf by Ms Naomi Nwokolo, Executive-Director of United Nations GlobalContinue Reading
By Aisha Cole The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured users of the Blue Line light rail of maximum security while on board the system. Sanwo-Olu spoke as he joined the rail line as its first passenger during its inaugural commercial operation, for the use of the massesContinue Reading
By Dorcas Jonah An industry expert, Adil Kurt, has advocated the establishment of industrial parks across each state of the federation to create about 40,000 direct employment opportunities on completion. Kurt, Managing Director of Zeberced Group, told newsmen on a tour of the Abuja Industrial Park and other facilities inContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerians of his determination not to fail the country in ensuring a permanent transformation of the nation’s economy for an enduring prosperity. A statement signed on Monday by Chief Frank Ebere-Njoku, National Spokesperson, Tinubu Support Organisation (TSO), quoted Tinubu as saying thisContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Youth are one of the greatest assets and investments of any nation. In every nation, the youths play a vital role in national development. Their involvement in decision-making processes is also crucial for fostering positive social change and creating sustainable societies. Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted various quantities of ephedrine, skunk and nitrous oxide, popularly known as laughing gas concealed in semovita packs and dry pepper. NDLEA’s Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, stated on Sunday in Abuja that the drugs were toContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Nigerian musician Divine Ikubor, known professionally as Rema’s most popular single, Calm Down won several awards on Sunday night at the 16th Headies in Atlanta, Georgia. The event, tagged “Celebrating African Renaissance,” was hosted by Nollywood actress, Osas Ighodaro and American media personality, Terrence J. Rema wonContinue Reading
By Esenvosa Izah The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said it would continue to advocate inclusion of retirees, both in the private and public sectors, in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Its Assistant General Secretary, Mr Chris Onyeka, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Femi Ogunshola The Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hajia Hannatu Musawa has appointed a former House of Representatives aspirant from Kwara, Mr Abiola Abdulkareem as the Special Adviser on Civil Service Affairs. Abdulkareem in a statement on Monday in Abuja said he will do all within hisContinue Reading
