By Angela Atabo Stakeholders in mental healthcare in Nigeria, have called for an end to stimatisation of people with mental health challenges. The stakeholders said this at the second annual mental symposium organised by the Sunshine Series in collaboration with Friedrich Ebert Stiftung-Open Minds Young Voices (FES-OMYV) in Abuja. MsContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi Certa Law Clinics, a legal initiative, has offered free legal support to some indigents who could not afford legal fees in Ibadan. The Co-founder of the initiative, Mr Charles Oyarekua, speaking during a two-day free legal aid programme said the initiative was targeted at improving accessContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Association of Rural Electrification Contractors of Nigeria (ARECON), has lauded the achievements of the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Mr Salihijo Ahmad in the power sector. They urged him to continue to do the good works to help the downtrodden in the society.Continue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the Access Bank Retail Operations Group has donated hospital equipment to the Primary Health Care Centre (PHC) at Gurku 1, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Ms Emem Ukoh, Zonal Head, Abuja 1, Retail Operations of the bank,Continue Reading
Tolu Aiyegbusi The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) says it is committed to fulfilling the nation’s quest to grow the digital economy. The Postmaster General (PMG) of the Federation/CEO, NIPOST, Ms Tola Odeyemi, stated this during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. NAN reports that NIPOSTContinue Reading
By Femi Ogunshola The Asiwaju Women Cooperative Society (AWCS) says it plans to empower 50 less privileged women in the country with N20,000 each to enable them start businesses of their own and become self reliant. Alhaja Stella Kokumo, the National President, AWCS said this at the national executive meetingContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Nigeria Medical Association, Federal Capital Territory (NMA-FCT) said its medical outreach at Primary Health Care, Karonmajigi in the FCT would address 200 elderly with eye problems and dental cases. Dr Michael Olarewaju, Secretary of the association told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Deborah Akpede A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Mirabel Centre, has urged the public not to blame victims of sexual abuse but the perpetrators. The NGO made the appeal on Thursday on its official X handle @MirabelCenterNG monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). It stated that a child, whoContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government on Thursday commended the efforts of Guinness Nigeria in promoting responsible drinking, environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility for the citizens. The Minister of State for Environment, Dr Iziaq Salako, gave the commendation while hosting a team from Guinness Nigeria, led by Mr JohnContinue Reading
By Aderogba George A pressure group under the auspices of “One Nigeria Forum” has advocated balance, equity and true democracy in Nigeria’s governing system to build a greater country. The group made the call in Abuja at the official unveiling of “One Nigeria Forum” and the first National Abuja 2023Continue Reading
