By Angela Atabo The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) says it has constituted an independent investigation panel to examine the financial impropriety allegations against one of its bishops. Dr Gershinen Dajur, General Secretary, Church of Nigeria, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. Dajur, who said that theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) says the 2025 Education Conference of the West African Insurance Companies Association (WAICA) will highlight insurers’ role in tackling climate change. NIA is organising the programme on behalf of Nigeria’s insurance market. Mrs Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee, inContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi AXA Mansard Insurance has urged operators to support the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025 through disciplined execution. The company made the appeal in a statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday by its Chief Client Officer, Rashidat Adebisi. Adebisi said that restoring trustContinue Reading
By Yetunde Fatungase Stakeholders from the six South-West states on Tuesday converged on Ijebu-Ode for a three-day multi-sectoral emergency preparedness workshop to address flooding and other emergencies bedeviling the region. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the workshop was organised by the OyoContinue Reading
Drugs By Abdullahi Mohammed Roche, an International pharmaceutical company in collaboration with the National Healthcare Insurance Authority (NHIA) have unveiled subsidised cancer medication drugs at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH). Mr Babarinde Olayode, Policy Lead at Roche International, made the announcement at the official launch of a cutContinue Reading
Loan By Polycarp Auta University of Jos Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has rejected the Federal Government’s loan scheme for university lecturers and other workers in tertiary institutions. Prof. Jurbe Molwus, the chairman of the union in the university, said this during a press conference onContinue Reading
Wage By Peter Okolie Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has approved a new minimum wage of N104,000 for civil servants in the state. Uzodimma made this known during a meeting with various labour union leaders on Tuesday night at the Government House in Owerri. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
Protest By Joan Nwagwu The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja chapter, has joined the nationwide protest demanding payment of withheld salaries, arrears of wage awards, and implementation of a renegotiated agreement. Dr Sylvanus Ugoh, Chairman of UniAbuja ASUU, told journalists on Tuesday in Abuja that theContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli The Africa Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) Nigeria, has empowered widows in Enugu, decrying discrimination, stigmatisation and harmful traditional practices against them. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event was titled 2025 Widows’ Outreach with the theme, “Restoring Dignity, Rekindling Hope” It was organised byContinue Reading
Ban By Salisu Sani-dris President Bola Tinubu has approved a 6-month temporary ban on the export of raw sheanuts to curb informal trade, boost local processing, protect and grow Nigeria’s shea industry. Vice-President Kashim Shettima announced the president’s directive during a multi-stakeholder meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The NewsContinue Reading
