Nigeria’s investment appetite grows, Mutual Funds up 89.5% to N3.8trn
By Peter Egwuatu Nigerians’ appetite for secured investment has pushed the Net Asset Value (NAV) of Mutual Funds to N3.781 trillion in the first week of this month, up 89.5 % from N1.995 trillion in the corresponding period 2023. Analysts partly attributed the surge in the Funds to the impact of steady mark up in monetary […]
You lack moral right to criticize, demand Mahmood’s sack, Coalition tells Obasanjo
A coalition of civil society organizations, comprising The Transparency Network, Public Interest Initiative, Nigerian Justice League Initiative, and Foundation for True Democratic Governance and Freedom, has condemned former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo for his recent call for the dismissal of the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, and other commission […]
Black History Month: Celebrating African Diaspora achievements
The Black History celebration observed every year, celebrates the rich cultural heritage, achievements and contributions of Black people throughout history.
SOS Children’s Villages gifts N285m to women groups, child protection network
To step up the efforts in child protection in Plateau State, the SOS Children’s Villages, Nigeria, has given the Child Protection Network, CPN, the sum of N25m to support the efforts of responding to child protection-related cases and make the State a safer place for children.
EU calls for more integrated approach to tackling SGBV against women, girls
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The European Union, EU, has called on all stakeholders, including the government – ministries, departments and agencies, private sector, civil society organisations, religious and traditional institutions, and all Nigerians to work together to tackle the menace of sexual and gender-based violence,SGBV,against women and girls across the country. It noted that an […]
Undiagnosed Prolactin issue behind most infertility cases – Oye Victor
By Tunde Oso A fertility expert, Dr Oye Victor has expressed concern over the risk of untreated high prolactin in women, linking it to most Infertility issues in women. Victor, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Anaxon Wellness, a trado-medical facility, warned that prolactin in women remain a major health concern which is often […]
Rep Salam seeks full implementation of Child Rights Act
By Joseph Erunke,Abuja A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Bamidele Salam, has called for a complete implementation of Child Rights Act. Salam, who is the founder of Children of Africa Leadership and Values Development Initiative, CALDEV, said there was need for collaboration between government and relevant stakeholders to enforce the provisions of Child […]
Onjeh hails Gov Alia for approving new minimum wage of N75,000
Former Chairman of the Projects Development Institute (PRODA) Governing Board and APC 2023 Senatorial Candidate for Benue South, Comrade Daniel Onjeh, has commended the Benue State Governor, His Excellency Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, for his exceptional leadership and commitment to the welfare of state workers, demonstrated by his approval of a new minimum wage […]
Flood: Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints donates relief materials to Anambra victims
By Chinonso Alozie It was jubilation and a sigh of relief for Anambra state communities devasted by the flood, as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints came to their succour and donated relief materials worth over N250 million to assist in reducing their sufferings. The donation of the relief materials took place at […]
Trust and economic recovery, by Dakuku Peterside
Nigeria’s economy is charting a path from the turbulent “Red Zone”, defined by acute instability and uncertainty, to the cautious “Amber Zone” of recovery, where faint signs of progress emerge amid persistent challenges. The ultimate goal is the “Green Zone”, a realm of stability and prosperity. However, this journey is fraught with obstacles that demand innovation, […]
FG to revamp Immigration’s FOBs, ensure greater border controls
The Federal Government has pledged greater vigilance along its 4,047 kilometres of border, saying it would soon rehabilitate the Forward Operating Bases FOBs of the Nigeria Immigration Service NIS with a view to ensuring effective border management.
