By Muhyideen Jimoh The National Chief Imam of Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society (AIS), Sheikh Fuad Adeyemi, has urged Nigerians to embrace ethical philanthropy as a pathway to addressing the country’s economic challenges and deepening national development. Adeyemi made the call on Saturday in Abuja at a news conference toContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku/Olanrewaju Akojede Stakeholders at the Nigeria Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) conference have called for stronger collaboration among government, academia and industry players to tackle food insecurity. They said this during the NIFST (FIIRO Zone) biennial conference in Wednesday in Lagos. Continue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku/Olanrewaju Akojede The Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering (NATE) on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to upholding professional ethics and ensuring fair remuneration for its members nationwide. Dr Dominic Udoatan, National President and Chairman in Council of NATE, stated this during the association’s 41st Annual GeneralContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops of the 25 Task Force Brigade have thwarted an ambush by terrorists around Wajiroko in Azir-Multe, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno, while returning from a routine patrol along the fringes of the Sambisa Forest. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, ArmyContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Edo, in partnership with Florish Foundation for Women and Youths, led a large turnout of corps members in a voluntary blood donation exercise in the state. The donation drive, held at the Military Hospital in Benin City to mark WorldContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) As the japa wave continues to draw young professionals abroad, Nigeria risks losing some of its finest storytellers and journalists who give voice to the nation’s struggles, triumphs and dreams. This trend drains the media of talent, institutional knowledge, and the veryContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo/Nefishetu Yakubu Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi and the Director-General of NILDS, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, have urged the National Assembly to approve Special Seats for Women Bill. They said this at a one-day dialogue between Ooni and National Assembly legislators from the South-West Zone. They maintained that whenContinue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has renewed calls for deeper market liquidity to strengthen sub-national bond issuances and expand long-term financing opportunities for state governments. Speaking at the 2024 Association of Issuing Houses of Nigeria (AIHN) Investment Banking Awards in Lagos, Sanwo-Olu, said inadequate liquidity remains theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, says hosting the maiden Customs–Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT) Conference in Abuja will accelerate economic growth and strengthen Africa’s intra-continental trade. He said the NCS remained committed to fast-tracking Nigeria’s full implementation of theContinue Reading
By Magdalene Ukuedojor Stakeholders at the Solutions Journalism Africa Summit held in Abuja have rated Nigerian journalists high on community-driven solutions reportage across the country. The summit with the theme “Reframing Africa’s Narratives through Solutions-Focused Storytelling” brought together reporters and change makers on the continent to showcase initiatives driven byContinue Reading
