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Plateau, GIZ rally stakeholders for inclusive economic reforms for PWD

Plateau, GIZ rally stakeholders for inclusive economic reforms for PWD

By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – Faced with systemic barriers that limit their participation in economic development, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Plateau State who are entrepreneurs have called for a more inclusive and enabling environment in which their businesses can thrive. The PWD entrepreneurs, alongside other stakeholders, called for stronger relationships with regulatory agencies to […]

Obi decries exclusion of UNIZIK staff from FG’s payroll system

Obi decries exclusion of UNIZIK staff from FG’s payroll system

By Vincent Ujumadu The Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has decried the plight of a group of teaching and non-teaching staff of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, who have reportedly gone without salaries for five years, calling on the federal government to intervene in the matter urgently. Obi made […]

The untold story of Escom Infobahn’s internet, digital solutions in Kaduna

The untold story of Escom Infobahn’s internet, digital solutions in Kaduna

By Phillip Yatai As at 2000, internet penetration in Nigeria was just 0.06 per cent, while in the whole of the African continent, the penetration was merely 1.2 per cent, indicating that only a small fraction of Nigeria’s population and Africans in general access the internet. This is in sharp contrast with Sweden which had […]

With growth I have experienced it means I’m doing something right – Tersy Akpata

With growth I have experienced it means I’m doing something right – Tersy Akpata

By Ayo Onikoyi Tersy Akpata, an actress best known for her captivating role in the hit series Wura, has opened up about her remarkable journey and gorgeous AMVCA appearance in an interview with Potpourri. Akpata revealed that the entire ensemble was a delightful surprise orchestrated by her designer. “Truth be told, my AMVCA outfit was […]

Foundation empowers 40 PWDs with skills acquisition in Oyo

Foundation empowers 40 PWDs with skills acquisition in Oyo

By Adeola Badru No fewer than 40 people with disabilities (PWDs) have been empowered through various skills acquisition programs in Oyo State. The three-day Social Inclusion Skills Training, titled Women Inspired for Growth Through Skills (40 WINGS), was held at the Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo. Oluwakemi Odudanya, founder of Eagle Voice International for […]

Nigerian roads: It’s time to strengthen FERMA, by Tonnie Iredia

Nigerian roads: It’s time to strengthen FERMA, by Tonnie Iredia

The Federal Roads Main tenance Agency (FERMA), Nigeria’s first institutional mechanism for monitoring and maintaining all federal roads in the country has been in operation for at least two decades since it was set up by former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration. Its establishment was no doubt as expedient then as it is to day as […]