By Justina Auta As the world celebrates International Women’s Day (IWD), President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerian women of impactful and accessible programmes that will improve their status and make life easy for them. Tinubu gave the assurance at the launch of “Nigeria for Women Programme” in Abuja on Thursday,Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Nigerian business leaders have been urged to enhance their communication skills and maximise their impact in multinational settings in order to succeed in complex times. Giving the advice while answering questions on the website, www.texem.co.uk, which belongs to United Kingdom based leadership development firm, TEXEM UK,Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) One of the most important basic amenities that government at all levels – federal, state, or local government – should prioritise is access to good road network. The importance of good road network, particularly in the rural areas cannot be underestimatedContinue Reading
By Ericjames Ochigbo Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, the Director-General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), has called for capacity training of local government officers, ahead of the proposed autonomy for the third tier. Sulaiman said this on Thursday at the closing of a 3-day workshop on “Legislative Processes andContinue Reading
Oluwatope Lawanson/By Funmilola Gboteku Magadalene Lagu, Head of Governance and Stability, British High Commission, on Wednesday advised the Nigerian government to further engage youths in accountability processes. Lagu made the call during the Lagos Digital Democracy Fair organised by Yiaga Africa in partnership with CivicHive, and supported by theContinue Reading
By Lydia Ngwakwe The Lagos State Government says the Lagos Island Model City Plan, when operational, will restore the glory of Lagos Island. Dr Oluyinka Olumide, Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, said this during the stakeholders meeting on the Plan, on Thursday, in Lagos. He said that theContinue Reading
By Augusta Uchediunor and Vivian Ihechu As the world commemorates the International Women’s Day (IWD), some women with disabilities have underscored the critical importance of prioritising the rights, inclusion and empowerment of women and girls with disabilities. They spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos at anContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson The General Manager, Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), Mr Afolabi Solebo, has emphasised the need for responsible and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), to advance consumers’ rights globally. Solebo said this at a media briefing on plans to mark the 2024 World ConsumerContinue Reading
Former British Prime Minsiter Theresa May has said she will not contest in the next general election, bringing a 27-year career in the UK parliament to an end. May revealed her decision to stand down as MP for Maidenhead on Friday, saying she would focus on championing causes including theContinue Reading
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus The Police Command in Kwara has arrested four students of Kwara State University (KWASU) who allegedly beat their fellow student to death. Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Ilorin. Ejire-Adeyemi saidContinue Reading
