Oyeintonbra Friday Theophilus, Secretary General of the United Advocates for Good Governance and Leadership, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to raise the annual budget of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) from NGN65 billion to NGN200 billion, citing inflation and the need to sustain peace in the Niger Delta. In a statement released Wednesday, […]

…calls for action on corruption, illicit financial flows By Adeola Badru  The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Zimbabwe, Dr. Ayodele Odusola, has emphasised that sustainable future development financing in Africa hinged on genuine structural economic transformation.  The transformation, he said, is essential for driving high-powered growth and creating decent jobs across the […]

By Elizabeth Osayande In a bid to foster collaboration between the corporate and educational sectors, NEM Insurance Plc welcomed the Rector of Yaba College of Technology, Yabatech, Dr. Ibraheem Abdul, to their Lagos headquarters. The visit marked a significant step toward developing cooperative initiatives aimed at enhancing the educational experiences of students while meeting the […]

By Adeola Badru The Global Lead Pastor of Global Harvest Church, Rev’d Victor Adeyemi, has passionately called on faith-based organisations across the nation to collaborate with the government in the fight against hunger. Speaking in Ibadan yesterday, ahead of the upcoming seventh edition of the transformative crusade, tagged: “Celebrate Jesus,” scheduled to take place on […]

By Yi Xin In recent years, China-Nigeria relations have been on the rise, reaching an unprecedented level of development. As former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo remarked, China is Nigeria’s great partner, and its peaceful development has brought immense opportunities to Nigeria, Africa, and the world at large. Grounded in mutual benefit, China-Nigeria cooperation under the […]

By Juliet Umeh President Emeritus of Ohanaeze Ndigbo North Carolina, Dr. Kevin Ogbonna, has extended his warmest congratulations to Senator John Azuta-Mbata and the National Executive Committee, NEC, of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide on their new leadership roles. Dr. Ogbonna expressed confidence in Sen. Azuta-Mbata’s ability to lead Ohanaeze effectively, given his well-known commitment to the […]

…as it sets bold goals for 2025 By Efe Onodjae RushRush, Nigeria’s largest online event marketplace, in a move to support the growth and success of event industry vendors in Nigeria, awarded monetary rewards to outstanding vendors as part of its vendor empowerment initiative and set bold goals for 2025. RushRush, which is operated by […]

Akeem Adeboye, popularly known as DJ AK has said that disc jockeys in the country deserves more recognition for the job they do. The seasoned disc jockey from Ogun State, Nigeria, whose talent and dedication have left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. With years of experience behind the turntables, DJ AK has not […]

By Juliet Umeh  The co-founder of Fintava, one of the leading banking-as-a-service platforms, has predicted that Nigeria’s card payment sector will experience significant growth in 2025. According to him, the surge will be fuelled by the country’s ongoing transition to a cashless economy.   Ojerinde also explained in a statement that this surge would be driven […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi  The Benue State Bureau for Education Quality Assurance, BEQA, and the State owned Novus Micro Finance Bank, MFB, have introduced soft loans for private schools in the state to help them improve their facilities and standards.  Known as the Schools Improvement Loan Scheme, SILS, the facility is open to private Nursery, […]

Tochukwu Ananti, professionally known as DJ TTB, recently opened up about his rise to prominence in the music industry during a press interview. The celebrated DJ, who has garnered international recognition for his unique sound and dynamic performances, revealed the driving forces behind his career and his plans for the future. When asked about the […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta A member of the House of Representatives, representing Yewa North/Imeko/Afon Federal Constituency of Ogun State, Hon. Gboyega Nasir Isiaka has called on government at all levels in the country to pay close attention to agriculture for the growth and sustainable development of the country. Isiaka, made the call in a lecture, […]

By Juliet Umeh As part of its 2025 retreat activities, GOALPrime Organization Nigeria, a non-governmental organization, hosted key leaders from Solidarités International, a France-based NGO, at its Northeast Nigeria Regional Office in Maiduguri, Borno State. GOALPrime’s Country Director, Prof. Christopher Chinedumuije, welcomed Mr. Benoît Lemoitre, Country Director of Solidarités International, and Mrs. R. Goeffert, the […]

A Nigerian United Kingdom-based expert in Renewable Energy and Grid Connection, Engr. Daniel Adesanya, has raised concerns over the root cause and incessant grid collapses in Nigeria. He emphasised the importance of adopting digital models, smart grids, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform the nation’s struggling energy sector and ensure a sustainable energy future. Adesanya […]

By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – As part of efforts to mitigate the rising cases of child trafficking in Plateau State, the government has been urged to set up child protection watch groups in communities, ensure stricter enforcement of the anti-trafficking laws, and ensure harsher penalties for offenders. The Christian Women for Excellence and Empowerment in […]