First Lady urges greater investment in rural women
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—THE First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for increased investment in rural women to strengthen agriculture, food security, economic growth and community development. The First Lady in a message marking the International Day of Rural Women, said rural women deserved greater recognition for their resilience and dedication. According to her: “We […]
How Union Bank sustains banking relationships across generations – Survey
Union Bank of Nigeria has sustained banking relationships with hundreds of families and businesses across generations, with some customers maintaining ties with the financial institution for between 60 and 80 years, a survey has revealed. The survey found that some of the relationships dated back to when the bank operated as Barclays Bank, with customers […]
HIV, TB, malaria: Group demands increased health funding in Enugu
…Urges government to prioritise domestic financing, operationalise health centres By Chinedu Adonu A civil society group implementing the Integrated Community-Led Monitoring (I-CLM) Project has called on the Enugu State Government to increase domestic health financing and prioritise funding for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria interventions to sustain healthcare delivery. The group commended the state government’s […]
Ezeh wins NELAL 2026 healthcare leadership award
By Nwafor Sunday From teaching catechism to fellow pupils in Primary Three to establishing institutions dedicated to nursing education and healthcare delivery, High Chief Dr Sir Anterus Chikaobi Ezeh has been recognised for his contributions to healthcare, education and community service. Ezeh received the Excellent Leadership Award in Healthcare and Medical Services at the 2026 […]
Abia seeks UNESCO creative city status for Aba as Fashion Week holds
…State govt signs MoU with organisers to boost global market access By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The Abia State Government is pursuing UNESCO Creative Cities Network recognition for Aba as it moves to position the commercial hub as a global fashion destination ahead of the 2026 Aba Fashion Week. Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Creative […]
Mitch Brothers partner Or Foundation to celebrate Kantamanto’s fashion culture
By Nwafor Sunday The Mitch Brothers have partnered with The Or Foundation for Obroni Wawu October (OWO) 2026, a month-long celebration highlighting the creativity, livelihoods and upcycling culture of Ghana’s Kantamanto secondhand clothing market. The partnership seeks to spotlight the traders, tailors, designers, artisans and entrepreneurs who repair, redesign and transform discarded clothing into valuable […]
