By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Shehu ABG Foundation has bankrolled registration fees of University Matriculation Examinations for 1,500 prospective candidates in Kaduna State. The Foundation said it’s an effort to ensure accessibility of higher education to children from less privileged homes, Beneficiaries of the kind gestures spread across all 23 Local Government areas of Kaduna State, […]

By Henry Ojelu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has urged members of the Auto Spare Parts & Machinery Dealers Association (ASPAMDA) to remain committed to ethical business practices, product quality, and innovation to sustain industrial growth and economic prosperity in Nigeria. Speaking at the 25th anniversary celebration of ASPAMDA, the Executive Director of […]

The Coalition of Zamfara Civil Society Organization Forums has criticised Governor Dauda Lawal for allegedly engaging in discussions with armed groups.

By Efe Onodjae  Taiwo Bakare-Abidola, an environmental scientist and Ph.D. candidate at Georgia Southern University in United States is making strides in the field of water treatment and pollution monitoring.  With expertise in water and wastewater management, Bakare-Abidola’s research addresses the growing global water pollution crisis, offering innovative solutions to ensure access to clean water […]

In a bid to alleviate health challenges within underserved communities, the Rotary Club of Sapele Urban, District 9141, conducted its second Rotary Family Health Day at the Amukpe Healthcare Center, Amukpe, Sapele Local Government Area, Delta State.

The alcohol industry deploys economic claims to obstruct and derail alcohol policy initiative across the globe, the Big Alcohol Exposed Annual Report 2024 entitled “From Sports to Screens – Exposing Big Alcohol’s Predatory Practices” has revealed. The report provided a detailed analysis of the alcohol industry’s worldwide activities through the “Dubious Five” – a framework […]

Bisi’s entrepreneurial journey is guided by a set of core principles: increasing access to opportunities, fostering diversity, and promoting continuous learning.

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, ABUJA The West African Civil Society Forum, WACSOF, has expressed deep concern over what it described as evolving political, security and economic landscape of the region following the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS. The group, in a statement it made available […]

By Emmanuel Elebeke – Abuja The Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) President, Dr. James Ekerare Neminebor, has urged professional accountants to uphold public trust, emphasizing their crucial role in fostering financial stability and driving economic growth in Nigeria. Dr. Neminebor made this call at the opening ceremony of the 1st session of the […]

The children and youths of IDPs Uhogua, Benin City Camp, have won the maiden edition of the Mary Waya award. This award, named after Mary Waya, the current co-coach of the Malawian national netball team, is to honour her for defying the outbreak of COVID-19 and taking the risk to come to Nigeria in 2020 to […]

By Olayinka Ajayi Financial expert and founder of Intreensic, a payments and advisory group, Nkebet Mesele, has said for Africa to meet up with the $39 billion U.S. dollars in Fintech,there’s a need for critical structured training and certification in the sector. Mesele stated this during the launching of payment and fintech talent for professionals […]

Leading financial media platform, Nairametrics, is set to launch the inaugural Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards in the second quarter of 2025. The Awards is set to recognize exemplary performance and outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s capital market. The upcoming awards will recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of key market participants—including operators, regulators, investors, and […]

By Olayinka Ajayi The convener of the Tabitha-Abimbola Foundation Abimbola Agbebiyi, has urged Nigerians to renewed war against depression, anxiety and loneliness among vulnerable people, especially widows and single mothers. Speaking during its first Valentine’s Day Therapy Session with widows and single mothers on Friday in Lagos,Agbebiyi, said that managing depression required urgent attention in […]

By Emem Idio, Yenagoa The National Chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Programme ,PAP, Phase 2, Ibena Rufus Salvation, has commended the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and the PAP Administrator, Dr. Dennis Otuaro, for their remarkable achievements under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He also commended their efforts in restoring the programme’s integrity and ensuring […]

By Chris Onuoha  Greg Eloghosa Clement, known as SoundboyGreg, was raised in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. His childhood was marked by absence—his father was never in the picture, and while his stepfather was present, the relationship was never solid. When he was eventually kicked out of the house, he was forced to face life’s […]