U.S. based philanthropist lauds Adeleke’s wife, pledges support for foundation
2024-02-24
U.S. based philanthropist lauds Adeleke’s wife, pledges support for foundationContinue Reading
Akpabio hails Navy’s stride in combating crude oil theft
2024-02-24
By Sumaila Ogbaje Senate President Godswill Akpabio has lauded the Nigerian Navy over improved security in the maritime environment and increased onslaught against crude oil theft in the country. Akpabio gave the commendation on Friday at the Regimental Dinner organised by the Nigerian Navy in honour of its retired seniorContinue Reading
Economists chart path to Nigeria’s economic recovery at conference
2024-02-24
By Rukayat Moisemhe Top economists on Friday made suggestions towards Nigeria’s economic recovery and stability as well as restoration of the confidence of citizens and investors in the economy. They spoke at Proshare’s 2024 Economists’ Conference with the theme: “Policy Crossroads: The Choice between Strangulation and Expansion”. The conference wasContinue Reading
UNDP, FG partnership needed to achieve inclusion, equity – Minister
2024-02-24
By Justina Auta Minister of Women Affairs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye says the ministry’s partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other organisations are needed for an inclusive and equitable society. Kennedy-Ohanenye said this during a high-level multisectoral meeting on women and girls programming in Nigeria on Friday in Abuja.Continue Reading
Late literary icon, Prof. Anezionwu Okoro, most patriotic Nigerian- Obasanjo
2024-02-24
By Peter Okolie Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described a foremost Nigerian Dermatologist and Literary icon, Emeritus Prof. Anezionwu Okoro, as the “most patriotic Nigerian”. Obasanjo made the remarks in his tribute at the funeral of Okoro, the author of “One Week, One Trouble”, at the All Saints’ Anglican Church,Continue Reading
LUTH matriculates 275 students from 3 schools
2024-02-24
By Abiodun Azi The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) on Friday matriculated 275 students from three schools of the university, for the 2023/2024 academic session. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 140 students are from the College of Nursing Services, 65 Ordinary National Diploma (OND) andContinue Reading
US exchange alumni trains 50 FCT girls on STEM skills
2024-02-24
By Tosin Kolade The US Government, in collaboration with Exchange Alumni, has trained 50 girls from 10 schools across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills. Tech Women Alumni, Stella Dennis-Uzochukwu, in a statement on Saturday said the programme was with the sponsorship ofContinue Reading
Team Integrity wins 13th NNPC Sports Fiesta in Abuja
2024-02-24
By Aderonke Ojo Team Integrity has emerged as the overall winner of the 13th NNPC Limited Sports Fiesta tagged “Abuja 2024”, which held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The team pocketed 21 gold, 15 silver and 18 bronze to emerge the best team, while Team Sustainability secured 17Continue Reading
Group unveils app to track implementation of governors’ campaign promises
2024-02-23
By Sarafina Christopher and Esther Mamudu Ready To Lead Africa (RTLA), an ecosystem of emerging young African leaders, has unveiled the ‘FollowThePromises’ web and mobile app aimed at tracking the implementation of campaign promises of elected officials, especially governors. Speaking at the unveiling event on Friday in Abuja, the GlobalContinue Reading
Commission pledges accessible, affordable, safe blood for Nigerians in need
2024-02-23
By Justina Auta The National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) has pledged to ensure the provision of accessible, affordable and safe blood supply for all Nigerians in need. The newly appointed Director-General of the commission, Prof. Saleh Yuguda, made the pledge on assumption of office in Abuja on Friday. He emphasisedContinue Reading
