L-R: Nabilah Usman, Joseph Onokpe, Regional Manager, Narrative 4 Africa; Angela Omeiza, CEO/Founder of Jela’s Development Initiatives and Hakeem Onasanya, Olufunmbi Kehinde at Narrative 4 Africa’s Leadership Summit in Lagos on Monday By Adekunle Williams A social development organisation, Narrative 4 Africa, has urged leaders to be empathetic and compassionateContinue Reading
By Folashade Akpan The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Disability, Bashiru Dawodu, has urged the implementation of health insurance for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs). This plea was made during the Governance and Leadership Workshop for Appointed PWDs held in Abuja and organised by The Albino Foundation (TAF) Africa. DawoduContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye LEAP Africa, an NGO, says it has earmarked $1.2 million through its Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) programme to promote civic engagement and youth leadership development in Nigeria. Executive Director of the LEAP Africa, Kehinde Ayen, said this at the unveiling of 2024 grant cycle of theContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The harsh economic situation in Nigeria, which has been exacerbated by the removal of petrol subsidy and high dollar exchange rates has become a major challenge for recreation businesses. A visit by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to some recreation spots within Abuja showed low patronage,Continue Reading
By Mufutau Ojo The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Ali Muhammad Ali, says the media can contribute to the global peace process by building bridges of convergence between diverse people and groups. Ali spoke on Monday in Guangzhou, China, at the ongoing 5th WorldContinue Reading
By Amen Gajira Sen. Sunday Katung (PDP-Kaduna South) has offered scholarships to eight Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in his senatorial district. Katung gave the awards at an event to mark the 2023 International Day for PWDs on Sunday in Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The beneficiariesContinue Reading
By Adekunle Williams The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has urged Nigerians to embrace, appreciate and showcase their cultural values home and abroad. Ogunwusi said this at the inauguration of the Erelu Yeye Odua (E.Y.O.) Cultural Renaissance Centre on Sunday in Lagos. The News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Executive Director of Project Enable Africa, Mr Olusola Owonikoko, has called for concerted efforts to implement the Persons with Disabilities Prohibition Act to enhance disability rights and encourage social inclusion. Owonikoko made this call during the Disability Inclusion and Leadership (DIAL) Awards and dialogue night inContinue Reading
By Abiemwense Moru The Catholic Women Organisation (CWO) of the Catholic Church of the Assumption, Asokoro, Abuja on Saturday donated food items to Honour Ground Orphanage at Auta-Balefi in Nasarawa State. Other items donated included toiletries, diapers, beverages, clothes, among others. In a short speech at the ceremony. MrsContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Senator Representing Borno North, Sen. Tahir Monguno, has promised N500 million support to a foundation offering humanitarian and livelihood support to displaced, poor and vulnerable persons in the North East. Monguno said that the N500 million constituency allocation for 2024 would be channelled to support theContinue Reading
