By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing credible, high-quality, and accessible data to support evidence-based policymaking aimed at driving sustainable national development and transformational change. Adeyemi Adeniran, the Statistician-General of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of the NBS, made this knownContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Fouad Oki, has called for a return to traditional African values of empathy, honesty and hard work. Oki, who made this call while speaking with newsmen on leadership, ethnicity,Continue Reading
By Ginika Okoye LOTUS bank, a non-interest and ethical financial institution, has bagged the BusinessDay ‘Best Ethical and Financial Inclusion Bank’ of the year award. Its Acting Managing Director, Dr Isiaka Ajani-Lawal said in a statement in Abuja on Monday, that the award was given at the 2025 BusinessDay BanksContinue Reading
Just days before world leaders gather for the 2025 G20 Summit, the City of Johannesburg will host the first Global South Media and Think-Tank Forum – China-Africa Partnership Conference, from Nov. 12 to Nov. 14 in Houghton. The information was released by NNATVPlus on Monday. This first-of-its-kind forum on AfricanContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Institute for Humanitarian Studies and Social Development (IHSD) has appealed to the Federal Government to promote social justice and inclusion, while placing human dignity at the forefront of governance. Mr Francis Origa, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Institute, said the lack of inclusion andContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Abosede Tomori Foundation (ATF), under its Back to School Initiative, has distributed school bags, exercise books, writing materials, and other learning materials to 300 indigent pupils in Lagos. The distribution took place across public primary schools in the Ejigbo and Isolo Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).Continue Reading
By Abujah Rachel, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Across Nigeria’s crowded pharmacies and drug stalls, millions reach for “strong medicine” to treat everything from coughs to malaria. Many do so without understanding what they are taking. Behind these mistakes lies a deeper communication gap. As antibiotics are misused and misunderstood,Continue Reading
By Christian Ogbonna A United Kingdom based Research Hub, “Bestob Education and Research” has given N1 million gift to Mrs Alice Awaza, a teacher in Ohofia Community Primary School, Ukawu, Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Awaza received the gift as theContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government says English Language and Mathematics remain compulsory subjects for all students at the O’Level. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo. Boriowo said theContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged stockbrokers to uphold the highest level of professionalism and ethical conduct to ensure a fair and transparent market. The Director-General of SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, said this in a notice to stockbrokers in Abuja on Sunday. Agama said upholdingContinue Reading
