IWD: Simba Group empowers, trains women keke riders
By Naomi Uzor In celebrating the International Women’s Day, Simba Group has empowered and trained graduates of their Queen Riders Program, which is the company’s flagship CSR initiative. Speaking during the event, Spokesman of Simba Group, Mr. Karthik Govindarajan, explained that the Women’s Empowerment is a key focus of the Simba Group adding that, in […]
Buhari Celebrates Extraordinary Young Scientist, Eshiobomhe Sigmus Aimofumhe, at the Young Nigerian Scientist Presidential Award Ceremony
By Idowu Bankole In a moment that electrified the nation, President Muhammadu Buhari personally congratulated Master Aimofumhe Eshiobomhe Sigmus, a prodigious young scientist representing the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, at the 774 Young Nigerian Scientists Presidential Award (774 YONSPA) 2020. Aimofumhe, who clinched second place at the highly competitive national science competition, was honoured directly […]
More awareness needed on kidney disorders
One in 10 adults has chronic kidney disease and the global burden is increasing and is projected to become the 5th most common cause of years of life lost globally by 2040. Chronic kidney disease is a major cause of catastrophic health expenditure. The costs of dialysis and transplantation consume 2–3 percent of the annual […]
Nigerian youths must engage in Politics, Online, offline – Aregbe
After examining Nigerian youths involvement in activities that chart a new course for the country, All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Organizing Secretary in Lagos State, Idris Aregbe, has said that for the youth vision to come to fruition, they must get involved in politics both online and offline in Nigeria.
People Talk: On Emir Sanusi’s dethronement, banishment (1)
By Bose Adelaja Olayinka Latona & Rose Chukwu “I think the dethronement of Emir Sanusi is yet another reminder, for those who may have forgotten, that the true Kings in every state are the governors and traditional leaders, their historic past nonetheless, serve at the pleasure of the state government. “Emir Sanusi is an important […]
STATE OF THE NATION: We must build a nation against all odds — Prof Ejike
By Clifford Ndujihe DEPUTY Leader of the Igbo Leaders of Thought, ILOT, Professor Chiweyite Ejike, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari and the Federal Government to take good counsel, no matter the quarter it comes from to save Nigeria from going under. A professor of Zoology, Ejike, 83, and former vice-chancellor of the Anambra State University […]
Augustine varsity VC counsels new intakes on character formation
VICE CHANCELLOR, Augustine University, Ilara, Epe, Prof. Steve Afolami, has charged the newly-admitted students of the institution to pay special attention to character formation, as they are being tutored in the university.
Revival of Argungu motor rally, testimony to our success in restoring security – FG
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that the revival of the Argungu Motor Rally, the traditional start of the annual Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival, in Kebbi state is a testimony to the success of the Buhari Administration’s efforts at restoring peace and security in the country.
British Council Nigeria: Making a lasting difference for Women and Girls
By Lucy Pearson Gender equality has been the focus for years in developing and developed nations globally. Gender discrimination affects women and girls across strata, tradition and ethnicities though arguably more profound in some localities than others. As Nigeria joins the rest of the world in marking the international women’s day, it is imperative that […]
Lafiaji-Okuneye pledges participatory, transparent leadership at AOCOED
By Mary Obaebor THE Provost, Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, AOCOED, Ijanikin, Lagos, Prof. B.B Lafiaji-Okuneye, has promised the staff and students of the school that she will provide efficient participatory and transparent leadership. She made the pledge during the matriculation of newly-admitted full-time National Certificate in Education students for the 2019/2020 session. Lafiaji-Okuneye, who […]
Women Connect: Business women to grace conference in Delta
By Naomi Uzor A popular make-up brand entrepreneur, Tara Fela-Durotoye, alongside other businesswomen has been billed to speak at this year’s edition of the Business Women Connect (TBWC), conference 2020 in Delta State. In a statement by the President of TBWC, Doubra Ebein, she disclosed that TBWC is a not-for-profit initiative and was debuted three […]
