International Youth Day: Involve us in decision-making — Igunbor, NYCN Social Sec.
The Social Secretary of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Dr Sarah Igunbor, has called for greater inclusion of young people in decision-making, stressing that youth development must go beyond speeches to creating real opportunities for young Nigerians to thrive and realise their full potential.
Prestige Assurance completes recapitalisation, heralds new era of financial strength, market leadership
By Rosemary Iwunze Prestige Assurance Plc has successfully completed its recapitalization programme, marking a defining milestone in its corporate evolution and reinforcing its position as one of Nigeria’s financially resilient and forward-looking insurance companies. The achievement, accomplished in compliance with the recapitalisation requirements of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), substantially strengthens the Company’s capital base, […]
Food: Agric Minister tasks BoA to provide affordable, accessible financial services
THE Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, Tuesday, tasked the Bank of Agriculture, BoA, on providing affordable and assessible financial services to farmers and other underserved players in the sector.
IYC Central Zone pledges to uphold Ijaw Youths’ mandate
— Okotete Warns New Leadership Against Partisan Politics By Samuel Oyadongha & Emem Idio, Yenagoa YENAGOA — The newly inaugurated executive of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Central Zone, has pledged to uphold the mandate of Ijaw youths and pursue issues affecting their rights, welfare and interests. The IYC Worldwide President, Dr Doubra Okotete, who […]
Treat Hepatitis B early, cut liver cancer risk — Cerba Lancet
By Chioma Obinna Health experts have warned Nigerians against ignoring hepatitis B, saying undetected and untreated infection can progress to liver cancer and other life-threatening complications. The warning came at a community health education and free screening programme organised by Cerba Lancet Nigeria in collaboration with Mushin Local Government Area, Lagos, to commemorate World Hepatitis […]
Transformation: CMFC bounces back, records N4.3 bn shareholders funds
By Peter Egwuatu Three months after shareholders approved the change from Deap Capital Management and Trust Plc(DEAP) to Critical Minerals Financing Corp Plc (CMFC), the company has started showing very bright prospects moving from negative shareholders fund of N2.3 billion as at September 30 , 2025 to a positive shareholders funds of N4.3 billion as […]
Coalition hails Tinubu, Otuaro over PAP scholarship drive in Niger Delta
— Says 8,747 Niger Delta youths benefit under Otuaro’s leadership —PAP opens scholarship portal By Dayo Johnson Akure The Coalition of Niger Delta Peace Advocates and Development Stakeholders has applauded President Bola Tinubu for appointing Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro as Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP. In a statement signed by Education Coordinator Utangha […]
Duke calls for urgent national reset as Nigeria faces deepening crisis
The presidential candidate of the People’s Redemption Party, PRP, for the 2027 general election, Donald Duke, has called for urgent and comprehensive reforms to address Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, revitalise agriculture, rebuild critical infrastructure and strengthen the education and healthcare systems.
Hadejia-Jama’are pilot to guide catchment projects across North — ACReSAL
By Hadiza Yusuf KANO — The Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes, ACReSAL, Project has selected the Hadejia-Jama’are Basin as a pilot for translating catchment management plans into practical interventions that can be replicated across northern Nigeria. The project commenced a three-day stakeholders’ engagement in Kano on Monday to accelerate implementation of the Strategic Catchment Management […]
FG urged to tackle Nigeria’s $14bn skills gap
European Business Chamber Nigeria, EuroCham, has urged the Federal Government to partner with international industry players to address Nigeria’s technical workforce deficit, saying the country’s estimated $14 billion annual skills gap could undermine investment and economic growth. EuroCham said findings from a recent study showed that the skills shortage costs the Nigerian economy about $14 […]
Pinnick Foods hits one million pouches, unveils $20m West Africa investment plan
. …..Canadian food company targets agriculture, processing and global expansion as flagship Jollof blend crosses major sales milestone Pinnick Foods Ltd, a Canadian food company at the forefront of African food innovation, has announced the sale of one million pouches of its flagship Pinnick Instant Party Jollof Blend, as the company unveils plans to invest […]
