Stakeholders laud RACE’s empowerment initiative for transforming Benue IDP women
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Women in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Benue State are recording significant gains in economic independence and social resilience following the implementation of the Promoting Women’s Economic Resilience (POWER) project. The initiative, spearheaded by the Centre for Redefining Alternative Civic Engagement for Africa (RACE) in collaboration with the Gender and […]
PMAN plans music training for 3000 Abuja youths, seeks Wike’s support
By Progress Godfrey The Federal Capital Territory chapter of the Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has announced plans to train 3,000 young people in Abuja in music-related skills, while urging the FCT administration to support the creation of a permanent secretariat for the association. Leaders of the union said the initiative forms part […]
Easter: NSITF applauds workers, preaches sacrifice, hope
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, has commended its staff for their dedication and positive attitude to duty, urging them to embrace the values of sacrifice, hope and unity as they celebrate Easter. In his Easter message yesterday, the Managing Director/Chief Executive of NSITF, Oluwaseun Faleye, congratulated workers on the commemoration of […]
A Presidential visit, Amupitan and other Nigerian fables, by Owei Lakemfa
It was Palm Sunday, March 29, “The Year of Our Lord” 2026. Terrorists dressed in military-style uniforms, and riding motorcycles, arrived in Angwan Rukuba, a district of the picturesque city of Jos. They opened fire indiscriminately killing at least 27 persons. Dozens were injured. There was an immediate outcry. Some distraught Nigerians immediately travelled to Jos […]
FCT: Philanthropist empowers women, awards scholarships to 200 students
By Progress Godfrey A philanthropist, Mr. Ukochukwu Akunodozie, has distributed essential food items to hundreds of women in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and awarded scholarships to no fewer than 200 students. Speaking at an event over the weekend in Abuja, Akunodozie said his acts of generosity go beyond occasional charity, describing them as a […]
33 banks now bigger, stronger
The recent recapitalisation exercise led by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, which saw 33 deposit money banks raise an impressive N44.65 trillion, is not a mere regulatory milestone. It is a reaffirmation of the fundamental truth that strong banks are the backbone of a strong economy. As Nigeria navigates an increasingly complex global financial […]
