Standard Chartered appoints Ayodeji Adelagun as Acting CEO for Nigeria
By Kingsley Adegboye Standard Chartered Nigeria yesterday announced the appointment of Ayodeji (Deji) Adelagun as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Bank’s operations in Nigeria.The appointment of Ayodeji; who has been with the Bank for over 19 years with over 26 years’ experience in the financial services sector spanning Financial markets, Banking Operations, Securities […]
Jos hosts walk on climate impact, resource competition
By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – Jos residents and stakeholders took part in an awareness walk along key city routes to highlight the impact of climate change on natural resources and the potential for local conflicts arising from resource pressures. The walk drew public attention to the link between climate change, pressure on natural resources and […]
NAFT.27 unveiled to consolidate Tinubu’s reform agenda ahead of 2027
By Nnasom David A group of prominent Nigerians drawn from the six geopolitical zones, the Federal Capital Territory and the diaspora has unveiled the National Agenda for Tinubu 2027 (NAFT.27), a nationwide civic movement aimed at consolidating and advancing the reform programme of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The unveiling, which took place in Abuja on […]
From Ese Oruru to Walida: Unmasking selective outrage behind child abuse cases
By YUSHAU SHUAIB I have always resisted being dragged into ethno-religious arguments. Not because the issues are trivial, but because many of the loudest voices in such debates are not merely passionate—they are fanatical. Some are so blinded by affiliation that they excuse injustice, flirt with heresy, or even justify violence in defence of identity. In […]
Almajiri children trained as computer technicians
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja New Horizons Nigeria has launched an Almajiri to Tech initiative aimed at equipping Almajiri children with practical technology skills and boosting Nigeria’s economy. The programme, unveiled on Monday, will train 21 Almajiri children within 90 days, focusing on hands on skills such as computer maintenance, electronics repairs and renewable energy solutions. […]
Tinubu urged to intervene in Rivers political crisis
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Niger Delta Professionals for Peace and Democracy, NDPPD, a non-partisan platform of professionals committed to democratic governance, peace, and sustainable development in the Niger Delta, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to urgently intervene in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State to restore peace and stability. The group expressed […]
