PenCom to refine investment framework, lunches 3 initiatives
By Emeka Anaeto The National Pension Commission (PenCom) is set to refine its investment frameworks to direct pension capital into critical national assets, including infrastructure, energy, healthcare, and agriculture, while maintaining competitive returns for contributors. These are some of the disclosures made by the PenCom Director-General, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, at briefing in Abuja, where she outlined […]
Kebbi exposes ‘fake terror’ narrative, takes fight against misinformation to media
*Accuses opposition of spreading dangerous lies By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Kebbi State Government has stepped up its campaign against misinformation, exposing what it described as a false narrative surrounding the alleged emergence of a terrorist group in the state while challenging reports linking UNICEF to the alleged deaths of children, as it seeks closer collaboration […]
Worden HCD, Access Bank, Lagos govt conclude YIELD project for 1,330 youths
By Elizabeth Osayande Worden HCD Limited has concluded the Youth Innovation, Enterprise and Livelihood Development, YIELD, Project — a four-week empowerment programme implemented in partnership with Access Bank Plc and the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor on Wealth Creation and Employment. The intensive training equipped 1,330 unemployed and underemployed […]
Hate speech has become a weapon, religious leaders warn
They noted that while words possess the power to heal, inspire and unite, they can also destroy trust, provoke hatred and trigger violence if used irresponsibly.
12,000 Edo farmers to benefit from FG free fertilizer initiative
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – NOT less than 12, 000 farmers across the three Senatorial Districts of Edo State would benefit from the free fertilizer distribution initiative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Jerry Uwangue said during the official flag off ceremony of the distribution where […]
TranESS C&I launches youth energy talent programme
By Elizabeth Osayande TranESS C&I, the commercial and industrial energy storage business unit of Transsion Holdings, has reinforced its commitment to Nigeria’s education and clean energy sectors through the launch of a Youth Talent in Energy Storage Programme and the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al-Ansar Foundation. The announcements were made during […]
