MWAN Edo flags off building of Secretariat/Wellness Clinic/Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Irrua

MWAN Edo flags off building of Secretariat/Wellness Clinic/Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Irrua

The President, Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) Edo state branch , Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin on Tuesday solicited support for the association as it flagged off the building of its Secretariat/SARC/Wellness Clinic in Irrua,Esan Central Local Area of Edo state. Speaking at the event, Urhoghide-Edigin expressed optimism that the flag off the building of their […]
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Defection not solution to Nigeria’s problem — Onuesoke

Defection not solution to Nigeria’s problem — Onuesoke

FORMER Delta State Governorship aspirant and Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State, Chief Sunny Onuesoke, Monday, called on politicians to tackle the problems facing the country instead of pursuing their selfish and personal interests.

Kebbi NGO graduates 100 youths on skills acquisition

Kebbi NGO graduates 100 youths on skills acquisition

In continuation of its efforts in the fight against unemployment and youth restiveness, Khadimiya For Justice and Development Initiative graduated another set of youths on different skills in Argungu.

Nigerian schools adopting ‘Thinking School’ education approach to curriculum

Nigerian schools adopting ‘Thinking School’ education approach to curriculum

The Thinking School education approach is new in Nigeria, but due to how it is reinforcing schools’ curriculum across the world, more Nigerian schools are adopting it.  The education approach was first embraced in Nigeria in 2018 by Greensprings School, and now Grenville Schools in Lagos and Evergreen School in Enugu are also on their […]

Coalition against Islamic State meets in Rome, turns eye on Africa

Coalition against Islamic State meets in Rome, turns eye on Africa

The international coalition fighting the extremist militia organization Islamic State met in Rome on Monday, as concerns grow about the terrorist group’s activities in Africa. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who co-hosted the meeting along with his Italian counterpart, said the coalition’s 83 members had achieved considerable success, but that “there is still more […]

Desist from extorting courier operators, Lagos Assembly warns LGs, LCDAs

Desist from extorting courier operators, Lagos Assembly warns LGs, LCDAs

The Lagos House of Assembly has warned the 57 Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to desist from extorting operators of courier and logistics services in the state. The warning came in a resolution of the house, sequel to a motion moved by Mr Sanni Okanlawon (Kosofe 1) during plenary session on Monday. […]

National Assembly, AGF and power to invite the President

National Assembly, AGF and power to invite the President

By Festus Ogun THE Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has said the National Assembly lacks the power to invite President Muhammadu Buhari, to speak on security matters. This is coming a few days after the President agreed to honour the invitation of the House of Representatives to address a joint session of the […]

Tension in Osun community as gunmen abduct Fulani settler’s daughter

Tension in Osun community as gunmen abduct Fulani settler’s daughter

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Unknown gunmen on Sunday evening abducted the daughter of Alhaji Bayo Fulani at his residence located around Ga- Fulani, Ora-Igbomina area of Ifedayo in Osun state. The gunmen in their numbers, it was gathered attacked the victim’s father attempting to kill him, but bullets were not penetrating his body. ALSO READ: […]

Arbitration in Africa post COVID-19: challenges, opportunities, and lessons

Arbitration in Africa post COVID-19: challenges, opportunities, and lessons

The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic forced lockdown and travel restrictions around the world, which necessitated the need for alternative means to keep people connected and economies running. For survival, many industries and sectors worked remotely and met virtually, ensuring businesses continued to run. This proved challenging for the arbitration community in Africa as it adjusted to […]

FBNQuest wins award for Equity deal of the Year at the 2021 African Banker Awards

FBNQuest wins award for Equity deal of the Year at the 2021 African Banker Awards

FBNQuest Merchant Bank, the investment banking and asset management subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc, emerged as the winner of the Equity Deal of the Year category at the 2021 African Banker Awards. The award was in recognition of the key role the organisation played as the adviser on the privatisation of Afam Power Plc and […]

Enugu govt issues Stop-work order on illegal construction, development on Milliken Hill

Enugu govt issues Stop-work order on illegal construction, development on Milliken Hill

The Enugu State Government has ordered those illegally developing and erecting structures on Milliken Hill, Ngwo, in Enugu North Local Government Area of the state, to forthwith stop all construction and development activities on the hill and vacate the area. The Stop-work order was contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Nnanyelugo Chidi […]

NGO empowers 95 with skills in Oyo

NGO empowers 95 with skills in Oyo

About 95 unemployed people who have acquired skills in makeup, barking and soap making are set to graduate from the second skill acquisition programme sponsored by Folorunso Adisa Initiative Welfare Foundation on August 21 in Iseyin.