By Ginika Okoye First Bank of Nigeria Plc says the bank is going through tremendous innovations in its payment platforms and processes to ensure customers’ satisfaction. Mr Olusegun Alebiosu, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the bank, said this on the sidelines of the 18th Chartered Institute of Bankers ofContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), on Friday unveiled a 91-page Pre-Election Security Risk Assessment Report Dissemination ahead of the Nov. 8 Anambra Governorship Election. Mr Bukola Idowu, Executive Director, KDI, in his opening remarks at the unveiling of the assessment report in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Edith Nwapi The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has inaugurated disability inclusion Technical Working Group for the implementation of the Disability Rights Act 2018. The consultative meeting and inauguration was organised by NHRC with support from Sightsavers international. The Executive secretary, NHRC, Dr Tony Ojukwu (SAN) said that itContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Stakeholders in Nigeria’s energy sector have called on young innovators to accelerate Nigeria’s transition to renewable energy. The stakeholders made the call at a Green Skills bootcamp in Abuja, with a theme, “Spark the Green Economy: Robovolt Brand Reveal and AI-Driven Micro Grid skills. Dr Mustapha Abdullahi,Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Wife of Kwara State Governor, Prof. Olufolake Abdulrazaq, has advised adolescents to use their access to digital tools positively while remaining true to their dreams and aspirations. Abdulrazaq gave the advice in Abuja at the launch of the Yes! Girl Podcast, a 10-episode video podcast created byContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Chairman of the Wuse Market Traders Association, Mr Okorie Ikechukwu-Raphael, has cautioned traders against arbitrary inflation of prices, warning that excessive profiteering is worsening hardship for Nigerians. Ikechukwu-Raphael stated this while interacting with newsmen on Friday in Abuja. The chairman, who said government reforms were beginningContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu The All Progressives Congress Climate Change Network (ACCN) has called on the ruling party to formulate a clear, concise, sector-specific climate action to strengthen Nigeria’s response to the global climate crisis. Dr Greg Odogwu, National Coordinator, ACCN, made the call of Friday in Abuja, in his remarksContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Stakeholders have called for a multisectoral strategy to strengthen Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health and Development (AYSRH&D) programming and investment in Nigeria. This is contained in a communiqué issued in Abuja, following a two-day National Policy Dialogue held from Aug. 25 to 26. The eventContinue Reading
The Nigerian Television Authority, Sokoto, will mark its 50th anniversary on Saturday with a reunion ceremony. A statement issued on Friday by Dr Danladi Bako, a member of the Organising Committee for the ceremony, quoted veteran broadcaster, Mr Peter Igho, as paying tributes to the station’s workers. Igho, the chairmanContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and other stakeholders have called on the Federal Government to strengthen tobacco taxation in Nigeria as a means to protect public health and boost revenue generation. Executive Director of CISLAC, Auwal Rafsanjani, made the call in Abuja at a ValidationContinue Reading
