By Sarafina Christopher/Fortune Abang The Federal Government on Tuesday reiterated its commitment to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of Nigerians with focus on harnessing the potential of an ageing population. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, said this in herContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The FCT Police Command has advised the residents to be wary of boarding unpainted taxis, otherwise known as ‘kabu-kabu,’ to avoid becoming victims of armed robbers, also known as ‘One Chance’. The Commissioner of Police in the FCT, CP Haruna Garba, gave the warning on Tuesday, inContinue Reading
By Crystabelle Isichei Since creation, men have always been the bread winners in every home, but this trend has now shifted as more women rise to the task of providing for their homes. According to a recent study by American Sociological Association, male breadwinners still feel like the norm toContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje A former member of the House of Representatives, Mr Robinson Uwak, has advised the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to engage in necessary confidence building measures to restore the billions of dollars in the country’s foreign reserve. Uwak, who represented Oron, Mbo, Okobo, Ure-Offong/Oruko and Udung-Uko FederalContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman TAJBank Limited, a Nigeria’s non-interest bank has recorded the highest Tier-1 capital in the non-interest banking sub-sector in the first half of 2023. This is according to a statement by TAJBank’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Ahmed Joda Joda said that the audited financial statements of theContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Rep. Adamu Tanko (PDP-Niger State) has said that tackling “Japa Syndrome” will entail getting Nigerians already resident abroad to contribute to Nigeria’s ailing economy. He made this known at an empowerment programme he organised to mark his 100 Days in office held at the Suleja Township Stadium,Continue Reading
Abigael Joshua Dr Alim Abubakre, British Nigerian, founder of United Kingdom-based firm TEXEM UK, says the path to Nigeria’s progress lies in having effective and strategic leaders. Abubakre, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja while commemorating Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Anniversary, says it isContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has restated its commitment to providing the needed regulation to support the current administration in its bid to further bridge the nation’s infrastructure deficit. Mr Michael Ohiani, Director-General, ICRC, said this in his Independence anniversary message in Abuja on Sunday. “TheContinue Reading
By Opeyemi Gbemiro Ekiti Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, on Saturday counted many blessings from the creation of the state 27 years. The governor, in a broadcast to the people of the state marking the creation on Oct. 1, 1996 and the 63rd Independence Anniversary of Nigeria, noted that thereContinue Reading
By Martha Agas Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has said that Nigeria can defy its current difficulties and strive to become a great nation. Mutfwang said this at the Independence Day parade, organised by the State Government to mark Nigeria’s 63rd anniversary on Monday at Rwang Pam Stadium, Jos. “DespiteContinue Reading
