30m Nigerians in National Social Register ― FG
The Federal Government says it has captured no fewer than 30 million Nigerians in the National Social Register that would facilitate lifting 100 million people out of poverty in the next 10 years. Alhaji Bashir Alkali, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development stated this at the National Social Safety […]
COVID and the growth of technology in Nigeria – FBNQuest
It is often said that the COVID-19 virus has brought irreversible change in working practices and lifestyle, and that the main beneficiaries are the likes of Alphabet, Apple and Facebook as well as mobile network operators (MNOs). This has been corroborated in Nigeria’s national accounts, where we see that the only sector to have delivered […]
Empowering women in critical sectors to challenge the status quo
By Lamin Manjang Although women’s rights have seen a significant positive change in the last decade, it remains a critical topic of conversation across various sectors in different parts of the world. According to the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres, “Progress towards equal power and equal rights for women remains elusive. No country has […]
NDLEA, Ekiti govt partner on anti-drug war
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, and the Ekiti State Government have agreed to collaborate with other critical stakeholders on how to tackle the scourge of drug abuse in the state.
Unknown gunmen kill police personnel in Anambra
Unidentified gunmen on Thursday attacked a police patrol team along the Nimo-Neni link road in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra, leaving one personnel dead.
Star studded Season 13 of Wild ‘N Out to include appearances by Doja Cat, Akon, Nene Leakes, Wiz Khalifa others
Nick Cannon’s popular hit comedy sketch series Wild ‘N Out is back on MTV Base. This comes after the show was paused in 2020. Fans can look forward to Cannon as he leads a team of comedians against a celebrity-led squad in games featuring boasts and burns, ending in a freestyle rap battle for the […]
“Mastering your mindset is the path to success,” says Lennart Krech
Lennart Krech, a young entrepreneur of German origin, talks about his hurdles and the work he had to put in to overcome them. Lennart Krech, a young and successful entrepreneur originating from Germany, had to take the long and hard road to find success. After going through years of struggling while starting his own social […]
Court stops EFCC from arresting Ozekhome for criticising Magu
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, restrained the EFCC from inviting, harassing and threatening to arrest or detain Mr Mike Ozekhome, SAN, for criticising the former Acting Chairman of The commission, Ibrahim Magu
Unveiling Wave-making Nigerian Beauty and Fashion Entrepreneur, Odinammadu Njideka
The name, Odinammadu Chineze Njideka might not immediately ring a bell but her Irish Medspa and Beauty home brand is one of the most sought-after beauty brands in Lagos at the moment. Described as a woman of true and pure grace, Odinammadu is a textbook example of beauty and brains. And it’s no shock that […]
Rejoinder
The story with the headline “Hoodlums beat up Enugu’s Chief priest, threaten to drown him,” as published in Vanguard Newspaper on 15th March, 2021 took place at Alor Uno community, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, not in Alor Agu of Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of the state as erroneously stated earlier. However, […]
NSSF Seminar: Participants applaud federation
Sports Coordinators from across the 36 states on Wednesday converged at the National Stadium Lagos, for a training seminar tagged “Repositioning School Sports Through Strategic Management.
