By Cecilia Ologunagba UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for compassion, empathy and generosity during Ramadan, urging people everywhere to embrace common humanity and work towards a more just and peaceful world. Guterres made the call in a message as Muslims around the world begin the Holy Month of Ramadan.Continue Reading
By Celine-Damilola Oyewole The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Muslim faithful in Nigeria to use the 2025 Ramadan period to show love and pray for the country. “May this blessed month of Ramadan bring you and your family peace, joy, and spiritual fulfilment. “Let us remember ourContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Naira appreciated in the official market on Friday, trading at N1,492.49 against the Dollar. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) website showed the Naira gained N6.57. This marks a 0.44 per cent increase compared to Thursday, Feb. 27, when it closed at N1,499.07 toContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Federal Government has moved about 40 households of displaced persons/refugees to a resettlement city in Keffi for decent accommodation and better living. Speaking at the occasion, Alhaji Tijani Ahmed, the Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), said that no fewerContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu says discipline and diligence will be the benchmarks for implementing the 2025 Budget of Restoration. He said the N54.99 trillion budget, which he signed into law on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, was based on projected revenues. Sen. Godswill Akpabio,Continue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu wishes the Muslim faithful in Nigeria and worldwide good health, spiritual fulfilment, and divine blessings as they begin the sacred month of Ramadan. In a statement he personally signed, the President said: “We are profoundly grateful to Almighty Allah for granting us the graceContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Mrs Yetunde Oni, Managing Director, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, says directors play a pivotal role in driving sustainable organisational growth and creating value beyond profits. Oni said this on Thursday in Lagos, at the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) New Members Induction Dinner. She said thatContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Air Cdre Sampson Eyekosi, Chairman, ECOWAS Standing Force (ESF) Logistics Concept and Depot Policies, says the force will leverage technology to tackle terrorism and violent extremism in the subregion. Eyekosi disclosed this at the closing ceremony of a validation meeting on the ECOWAS standby force’s logistics conceptContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Association of Orphanages and Home Operators in Nigeria (ASOHON) has decried the weak implementation of the Child Rights Act, 2003, which hinders foster care in some parts of the country. The National President, Rev. Gabriel Oyediji, highlighted these challenges on Friday in Abuja during the openingContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Education Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has reaffirmed its commitment to vocational and entrepreneurship development in public schools. The Permanent Secretary in the secretariat, Mrs Joy Okeke, gave the assurance at the inauguration of the third edition of Ladi Memorial Foundation National SewingContinue Reading
