Lack of preparation hindering sports devt in Africa – Pitstop
By Dickson Omobola A cycling group, Pitstop Community, has highlighted unpreparedness as a challenge blighting sports development in Africa. According to them, the need to correct this flaw acts as a constant inspiration in their attempt to organise a monthly criterium for professional cyclists. The group, however, lauded the Federal Government for showing interest in […]
Bread of Hope takes Children of the Slum to cinema
November 24, 2023 was a day to remember for children who live in the Makoko slum. It was a day 150 of the kids were brought in BRT buses to Ikeja City Mall by volunteers of Bread of Hope.
Africa’s Environmental Star: How Chisom Nnajiofor is making policy history from Nigeria to the world
From Lagos, Nigeria, Chisom Assumpta Nnajiofor is gaining international recognition for her groundbreaking work in environmental policy, inclusive development, and climate justice. From local government reform in Nigeria to shaping environmental legislation in the United States, her voice is fast becoming one of the most influential among a new generation of global sustainability leaders. With […]
Group empowers Anambra Tech Ecosystem with N6m grant
In a significant stride towards fostering innovation and driving economic transformation, VFD Group, a proprietary investment company, proudly announces its collaboration with the Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA) and Solution Innovation District, providing a N6 Million grant. This initiative creates groundbreaking opportunities for entrepreneurs to nurture and support their most promising ideas. […]
Peak unveils Christmas campaign celebrating joy, togetherness, generosity
As Christmas approaches, Peak Milk, the foremost dairy brand in Nigeria from the stable of FrieslandCampina WAMCO, is set to delight its consumers with the Christmas Campaign 2023. With the slogan “Enjoy Christmas at its Peak,” the campaign underscores the pivotal role of a PeakBreakfast during the festive season. Christmas, a celebration intertwined with love, […]
FUOYE names new accredited UTME CBT Centre after Ekiti philanthropist
The Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations, UTME, has approved and accredited a new Computer Based Test, CBT, Centre, for the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, FUOYE.
Why Rivers crisis must not be allowed to fester – Ikuli, Niger-Delta activist
National President Niger Delta Nonviolence Agitators Forum, NDNAF, and Executive Director, Centre for Peace Advocacy and Social Rehabilitation, CPASR, Wisdom Oniekpar Ikuli, in this interview spoke on the causes of the raging political crisis in Rivers State, the implications of the conflict for the state and Nigeria, and the way out.
DEMOLITIONS: Stop criticising Igbo for investing in Lagos, Iwuanyanwu urges critics
President-General of apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, weekend, berated those criticising the Igbo for investing in Lagos rather than their hometowns, saying it is a habit worthy of emulation.
NANS raises alarm over fake edible items
National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has expressed concern over the increase in fake edible items in the country, and wondered what the National Food Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, is doing to stem the tide.
Bandits ambush Katsina farmers, kill 4, abduct 8
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Bandits have ambushed farmers harvesting farm produce in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State, where they killed 4 and abducted 8. Spokesperson of the Katsina State Police Command, ASP Abubakar Aliyu has confirmed that the bandits raided the farming communities at Dantsuntu and Nahuta in Batsari Local Government Area of the […]
Rivers crisis: We remain united, indivisible under Damagun – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has dismissed claims by 27 of its estranged members in the Rivers State Assembly that the party is factionalised.
