By Abujah Racheal The Forum of Chief Executive Officers of State Social Health Insurance Agencies (SSHIA) has reported that 50 per cent of citizens have enrolled in the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) within five years, describing it as a notable achievement. Dr Simeon Onyemaechi, Chairman of the forum, mentionedContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede Kenya’s Bernard Sang on Saturday won the 2024 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon with the time of 2:16:49. Sang led compatriots, Silas Cheprot, with the time of 2:16:54; and Godffrey Birger, with the time of 2:17:43; who won the second and third place respectively. The NewsContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza Mr Abdulhamid Haliru, the newly elected Sarkin Samarin of Nigeria, has outlined a vision focused on unity, peace, and harnessing the creativity of the youth for the country’s sustainable development. In an inauguration ceremony held on Friday in Abuja by the Council of Traditional Youth Chiefs ForumContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Abuja-based Non-Government Organisations (NGOs), FAB Treasure Foundation, and the Girl Force Movement collaborated to emphasise the significance of educating the girl-child during a one-day sensitisation event at Government Secondary School, Masaka in Nasarawa State. Hosted by Miss Abigail Festus, the founder of FAB Treasure Foundation, the event,Continue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has urged families to prioritise the moral development of their wards to combat the escalating cases of insecurity and societal ills in the country. Rev. Fr. Michael Banjo, Deputy Secretary-General of CSN, emphasised the pivotal role of families in guiding theirContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Yusuf John-Suberu Foundation has conducted a comprehensive training program on digital publication and strategic advertising for selected members of the Public Complaints Commission (PCC), in a bid to enhance efficiency and professionalism. Dr Yusuf John-Suberu, the Executive Director of the Foundation, disclosed to the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris An Abuja-Based Islamic cleric, Imam Yahya Al-Yolawi has urged the Federal Government to come up with effective fiscal and monetary policies to address the rising cost of living in the country. Al-Yolawi made the call while delivering the Jumma’at sermon titled,” Prayers, Repentance and Taking Measures: WayContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede Mr Bukola Olopade, the Chairman of Nilayo Sports Management Company, owners of Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, has commended Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on his commitment support to sports development in Lagos State. Olopade gave the commendation on Friday in an interview on the sidelines ofContinue Reading
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) advocates enhanced civic space for Persons with Disability in Lagos State. Mrs Florence Austin, the Interim Head of Office, CCD, made this known when the centre visited the Office of the Chief Judge of Lagos State on Thursday in Lagos. Austin saidContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku The Lagos Chapter of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) on Friday donated 60 JAMB forms to students willing to study engineering and sciences to promote innovations in the nation. The Chairman of the Association, Mrs Atinuke Owolabi, presented the JAMB formsContinue Reading
