NGO urges governments to implement CNG transport policy to ease high transport costs
A non-governmental organisation, Nana Girls and Women Empowerment Initiative, has called on state and federal governments to adopt and implement a policy framework on the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles to address rising transportation costs across the country.
Africa Turned Up Volume At Christmas: How LOUD Urban Choir stole festive spotlight
This past Christmas, Africa witnessed a new kind of festive celebration as LOUD Urban Choir took center stage
FOCI and resident doctors organise New Year’s Outreach to Patients and Public
On New Year’s Day, Hundreds of patients and members of the public in Rivers State and Cross River State benefited from an outreach organised by First On-Call Initiative (FOCI), a youth-led healthcare non-profit. The Executive Director of FOCI, Dr Faithful Daniel, while addressing newsmen, remarked that “the outreach was conceived to enable patients on admissions […]
Stakeholders excited over Lalong stunning U-turn in handing APC to Mutfwang
By Victor Ahiuma-Young A dramatic realignment has reshaped Plateau State politics as former governor and senator, Simon Bako Lalong, handed over the leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, ending months of political rivalry and signaling a new era of unity. The move, which followed Governor Mutfwang’s recent […]
Obi’s misreading of politics and power
By SUNDAY DARE If the recent decamping of Peter Obi from the Labour Party to the African Democratic Congress was intended to detonate like a political bombshell, it failed spectacularly. What arrived instead was a dull thud—unremarkable, unsurprising, and terminally familiar. Nothing more. Nothing less. The script had been written long ago, recycled endlessly, and now—ironically—with […]
NCDMB, Lucky Osanebi and Sons launch welding, fabrication training for Delta Youths
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has partnered with Lucky Osanebi and Sons Nigeria Limited to launch a one-month welding and fabrication training programme for youths in Delta State.
Over 33% of Nigerian immigrants in US live on public benefits — Trump
UNITED States President Donald Trump has shared a list showing welfare rates among immigrants, noting that about 33.3 per cent of Nigerian immigrant households received some form of public assistance in the United States.
Eleme Kingdom transforms under King Appolus Chu’s visionary leadership
In a remarkable display of visionary leadership, Eleme Kingdom has undergone a transformative development, thanks to the efforts of its monarch, King Dr. Appolus Chu OFR, Oneh-Eh Nchia X. According to Hadiza Babakatcha’s documentary, the king’s long-term vision for town planning and sustainable community development has been instrumental in shaping the community’s future. “The video […]
Nigerians with albinism call for respect, equal opportunities at CADEF event
By Juliet Umeh The Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation, CADEF, in partnership with the Albino Empowerment Foundation, on Saturday hosted an empowerment and listening session for Persons Living With Albinism, PLWA, aimed at amplifying their voices and addressing challenges affecting their wellbeing and inclusion in society. Speaking at the event, CADEF’s Executive Director, Prof. Chiso […]
Naira down to N1,475/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,475 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,472 per dollar last weekend. But, the naira appreciated to N1,428 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira fell to N1,428 […]
Dangote Refinery denies shutdown claims, maintains 50m litres petrol output
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has categorically rejected a circulating report claiming the refinery is shutting down for maintenance, describing the story as false and misleading.
