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Oyo leather craft explores beauty, resilience, ingenuity of African culture

Oyo leather craft explores beauty, resilience, ingenuity of African culture

By Japhet Davidson It was another expression of the beauty, resilience, and ingenuity of African art as visitors were ushered into the Ecobank Pan African Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, venue of the  Oyo Leather Craft Exhibition. And as would be expected it was like stepping into another world, as it was laced with stories, […]

30 million pupils benefit from phonics programme in Nigeria

30 million pupils benefit from phonics programme in Nigeria

THE Country Director, Universal Learning Solutions (ULS) Patrick Uzu, said over 30 million pupils have benefitted from the Jolly Phonics Project while 241,227 primary school teachers were trained since the last 19 years when the programme birthed in Nigeria.

Workplace safety, social protection, foundational to national development – NSITF

Workplace safety, social protection, foundational to national development – NSITF

— As Industrial Court President says failure undermines Nigeria’s obligations By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — MANAGING Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, Barr. Oluwaseun Falaye on Monday identified workplace safety and social protection as a foundation for national development as they are social pillars of economic stability and national […]

Adar resumes as NEITI Executive Secretary, prioritises amendment of 2007 Act

Adar resumes as NEITI Executive Secretary, prioritises amendment of 2007 Act

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The newly appointed Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Hon. Musa Sarkin Adar, on Tuesday resumed duties at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja with a firm commitment to pursue a comprehensive amendment of the NEITI Act 2007 to strengthen the organisation’s powers and effectiveness. In his maiden […]

Workshop on conflict resolution, Boko Haram aftermath holds in Borno 

Workshop on conflict resolution, Boko Haram aftermath holds in Borno 

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The North East Development Commission (NEDC) and the Sunnah TV, a broadcast media organization based in Maiduguri have threw their weight in the ongoing Deradicalization and Reintegration of repentant Boko Haram terrorists into the society by organizing a 3-Day Train -The-Trainer Workshop for religious leaders, traditional rulers and other stakeholders in […]

Workers’ rights under siege: NLC warns of coordinated capitalist onslaught

Workers’ rights under siege: NLC warns of coordinated capitalist onslaught

THE  Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, president, Comrade Joe Ajaero, has sounded a dire warning that Nigerian workers’ rights are under an escalating and coordinated assault by relentless agents of capital and a ruling class bent on total control of institutions meant to protect workers.

Sterling, Water.org, others launch WASH loan to boost investment

Sterling, Water.org, others launch WASH loan to boost investment

By Ebunoluwa Sessou Sterling Bank, in partnership with Water.org and Sterling One Foundation, has unveiled the Sterling WASH Business Loan, a specialised financing product designed to boost investments in Nigeria’s water, sanitation, and hygiene, WASH, sector. The initiative, launched in Lagos, targets WASH-focused businesses and service providers, offering affordable financing to scale solutions that will […]

Bayelsa stalwart calls for vigilance, responsible leadership 

Bayelsa stalwart calls for vigilance, responsible leadership 

A member of the Bayelsa Action Watch. Ebiowei Tare-ebi has called for vigilance and responsible leadership in the state. While restating the need for an homogenous Ijaw state Tare-ebi said the state was conceived and carved out as the homogenous heartland of the Ijaw nation—a cultural sanctuary where the language, heritage, and identity of the […]

Sobotie, Ohwofa, Delta lawmakers attend 68th birthday party for Emerhor 

Sobotie, Ohwofa, Delta lawmakers attend 68th birthday party for Emerhor 

…Urged To Contest 2027 Delta Central Senatorial Seat Dignitaries including the Delta State chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Elder Omeni Sobotie; renowned businessman and former President of Urhobo Social Club, Lagos, Olorogun Simeon Ohwofa; and the members representing Ughelli North Constituency 1 & 11 at the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Spencer […]

Kahera Luxury debuts in Houston 

Kahera Luxury debuts in Houston 

The Houston skyline has gained a fresh touch of African sophistication as Kahera Luxury marked its official U.S. launch with an intimate rooftop event that blended glamour, culture, and intentional design.  Led by founder and creative director Kechi Ibe, the brand introduced American audiences to its signature philosophy of “intelligent luxury”. Over the past decade, […]

Minister, Commissioners, WHO, Gates Foundation for nat’l health dialogue

Minister, Commissioners, WHO, Gates Foundation for nat’l health dialogue

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – A prominent online medium, Premium Times, in partnership with the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development, CJID, will on Thursday host the 2025 National Health Dialogue in Abuja, bringing together senior government officials, global health institutions, journalists, civil society groups and health innovators for a full day of discussions on […]

Zularich Properties launches new estate, rewards realtors

Zularich Properties launches new estate, rewards realtors

Fast growing real estate firm, Zularich Properties, has completed the Phase 2 of its luxury housing development project. In a recent ceremony at the Zularich Residences Phase 2, Sangotedo, the company reinstated its commitment to fostering progressive housing development along the Lekki corridor, whilst rewarding its realtors. As the Lekki corridor continues to develop, residential […]