NFWP: 83,664 women benefit, as Ogun registers 3,486 affinity groups
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Ogun State has recorded a major milestone in its women empowerment drive as the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up (NFWP-SU) inaugurated Project Champions across four local government areas, bringing the total number of Women Affinity Groups (WAGs) in the state to 3,486, with 83,664 women currently benefitting from the initiative. The […]
Ijaw urged to reflect deeply, rise above divisions to safeguard unity
A chieftain of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Mr. Dadiowei Kingsley Akpeti, has urged members not to allow the outcome of the recent election to create divisions within the organisation.
Buratai calls for stronger ECOWAS cooperation on regional peace, economic growth
Former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd), has called for deeper regional cooperation among West African nations, highlighting the link between security and economic development in the subregion.
INEC chair Amupitan to address stakeholders’ electoral dialogue
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), is set to deliver a keynote address at a stakeholders’ policy dialogue on critical issues affecting Nigeria’s electoral process. The event, organised by Abuja-based law firm Law Corridor, will be held on Wednesday, 29th April, 2026, at the Abuja Continental Hotel, Ladi […]
APC North-West holds maiden meeting, outlines plans ahead of 2027
The North-West zonal chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has held its maiden meeting following its recent zonal congress, outlining plans to mobilise support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other party candidates in the 2027 general elections
Sahara Power GMD, Kola Adesina joins Mission 300 Private Sector Council
The Group Managing Director of Sahara Power Group, Dr. Kola Adesina, has been appointed to the Mission 300 Private Sector Council, a high-level initiative launched by the World Bank Group, the African Development Bank (AfDB), and The Rockefeller Foundation with the aim of accelerating electricity access for 300 million Africans by 2030.
