By Franca Ofili The Advocacy for Positive Behavioural Patterns Initiative, an NGO, has called on stakeholders to promote ethical conduct, education and personal growth among individuals to discourage illicit wealth pursuit among young ones. Mrs Stellamaris Isikwe, the initiative spokesperson, made the call in a statement in Abuja on Sunday.Continue Reading
By Temitope Ajayi While extolling Funke Akindele, the Nollywood filmmaker for her recent box office accomplishment, President Bola Tinubu lauded the growing contribution of the Nigerian creative industry to the economic growth of the country. He acknowledged its pivotal place as, not just a medium for artistic expression but alsoContinue Reading
Nigerians have been increasingly using cryptocurrency in recent years. As reported by Punch, one of the main reasons for rapid crypto adoption growth within the country is due to peer-to-peer transactions, which streamlines the transfer of assets without needing a middleman. This has also increased the appeal of crypto for NigerianContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Northern Diaspora Alliance (NDA) has rejected the call by Arewa Economic Forum and Arewa Youth Consultative Forum for suspension of service chiefs over insecurity in the North. This is contained in a statement by the NDA President, Sunday Bala and Secretary, Aisha Bello, on Sunday inContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Sen. Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in collaboration with the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), says no fewer than 250 persons will benefit from Film Grants for Film Logistics in FCT. Kingibe disclosed this in Abuja on Saturday, at a one-day sensitisation workshop onContinue Reading
Tinubu pledges commitment to Niger Delta development Region By Ismail Abdulaziz President Bola Tinubu has pledged the administration’s commitment to the sustainable development of the Niger Delta. Tinubu said this when he met with Mr Abubakar Momoh, the Minister of Niger Delta Development. A statement by Osigwe Omo-Ikirodah, Special AssistantContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) will organise a National Spokespersons Summit in its quest to reinvent the position and discourage violent communication. The President of the institute, Dr Ike Neliaku, said this at a meeting organised for the media and council members in Abuja. NeliakuContinue Reading
By Benson Ezugwu Football Fans in Enugu have expressed disappointment over the performance of the Super Eagles in their first group game at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after the 1-1 draw with EquatorialContinue Reading
By Chijioke Okoronkwo The Alia Palm Project (APP) has commenced a series of ‘Farm Hall’ sensitisations in Makurdi, Benue, with the unveiling of Tenera Palm. Mr Alex Addingi, Special Adviser to the Benue State Governor on International Investment, quoted Mr Sam Agwa, an agriprenuer and resource person at the unveiling,Continue Reading
Nigeria drew 1-1 with Equatorial Guinea in their opening Group A fixture at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. Victor Osimhen scored in the 38th minute to cancel out an Ivan Salvador goal two minutes earlier. The result placed the Super Eagles in the group’s thirdContinue Reading
