First female CIS President Ahimie unveils reform agenda, proposes N5bn endowment fund
By Peter Egwuatu The newly inaugurated 14th President and Chairman of Council of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), and its first female president, Dr. Fiona Ahimie, has unveiled an ambitious reform agenda aimed at strengthening the Institute’s influence, expanding its national and regional footprint, enhancing the recognition of its professional qualifications, and establishing a […]
NANS, Foreign Affairs Ministry partner to tackle challenges of Nigerian students abroad.
By Adeola Badru The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs to strengthen support systems for Nigerian students in the diaspora, in a move expected to improve consular services, student welfare and government engagement with Nigerians studying abroad. The partnership was reached during […]
The Senate that cannot say nay
By Moshood Oshunfurewa The 10th Senate under President Godswill Akpabio presents a compelling case study of democratic corrosion masked as efficiency. In just two years, this chamber has introduced 844 bills, a figure trumpeted as unprecedented, yet these raw numbers obscure a deeper institutional crisis. The Senate has become the executive’s most reliable political vassal, a […]
Pension crisis brewing as Labour rejects new state policies
Labour leaders cautioned states against abandoning existing arrangements that had exempted certain categories of workers
CSOs call for end to methane flaring in Nigeria
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Civil society organisations have called for stronger enforcement of methane emission regulations and accelerated efforts to end gas flaring in Nigeria, warning that continued emissions from oil and gas operations are inflicting severe health, environmental and economic costs on host communities. The call was made during the screening of Flaring Lives, […]
Edo monarch takes over payment of community electricity bills
By Ozioruva Aliu, BENIN CITY THE Okuokpellagbe of Okpella in Etsako East local government area, His Majesty, Michael Sado said he would take over the payment of the electricity bills of the people of his community from July 1st. He announced this gesture while receiving delegates from his ruling areas as part of activities marking […]
