Weak gender law enforcement limits Nigeria’s economic growth — World Bank
By Yinka Kolawole, with agency report The World Bank has said that weak enforcement of gender equality laws and lack of parenthood support policies in Nigeria are constraining women’s participation in the workforce and also limits the country’s economic growth. In its Women, Business and the Law 2026 report, the bank said Nigeria scores 50 out of […]
Sports teaches some things that can’t be learned in classrooms – Opata
By Adesina Wahab The Director of Studies, Ferscoat International School, Lagos, Pastor Felix Opata, has said students can learn many things by participating in sporting activities which they may not be taught in classrooms. Opata, who spoke during tbe 13th Biennial Inter-House Sports competition of the school, noted that resilience and unity are some of […]
How 100 terrorists massacred 150 in Yelwata community — Witness
The Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, yesterday, heard chilling details of how over 100 AK-47-wielding terrorists stormed Yelwata community in Benue State, killing more than 150 persons and razing houses, during a coordinated attack.
Edo : Okpebholo’s developmental strides reflecting, appreciated
By Charles Igiebor I sincerely commend Governor. Monday Okpebholo of Edo State over his visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to the growth and transformation of Edo State. Your administration has demonstrated a clear focus on inclusive governance, ensuring that development is not limited to the state capital but extended to every local community across our […]
Naira rises to N1,382/$ in parallel market
The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,382 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,391 per dollar on Wednesday.
Group calls for end to Nigeria’s non-aligned foreign policy
By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin A non-governmental organisation (NGO) Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has called on the Federal Government to abandon Nigeria’s outdated Non-Aligned foreign policy, declaring that it has outlived its usefulness in today’s fast evolving global power dynamics. In a statement on Friday,made available to journalists in ilorin PeacePro’s Executive Director, Abdulrazaq Hamzat, […]
