Nigeria targets bigger Nordic investments as Ambassador Lola Akande begins Sweden mission
Nigeria has moved to strengthen its economic, trade, investment and innovation partnerships with Sweden and other Nordic countries following the formal presentation of Letters of Credence by Ambassador Lola Akande to King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. The ceremony in Stockholm formally marked the beginning of Akande’s diplomatic tenure in Sweden. She is also concurrently […]
Nasarawa APC: Don’t blame Al-Makura for defections, group tells chairman
The group recalled that Al-Makura emerged from the Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, bloc and was among political figures involved in the 2013 merger that produced the APC.
Traditional rulers, NHRC warn fathers against GBV, harmful norms
…Och’Idoma lists 25 harmful cultural practices for elimination By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Traditional rulers from across the country, alongside the National Human Rights Commission NHRC, have thrown their weight behind the campaign against gender-based violence GBV and harmful cultural norms, challenging fathers ro rise to the occasion and ensure equality and justice in their homes. […]
Nigerians advised to engage professionals for driving assistance
By Adeola Badru Nollywood producer and entrepreneur, Thompson Ukeki, has advised Nigerians who own vehicles to consider engaging professional drivers to operate their cars, rather than relying solely on conventional ride-hailing services when they require driving assistance. Ukeki gave the advice while unveiling King Drive U, a new mobility platform that combines conventional ride-hailing with […]
UNICEF targets wider digital learning access as Oyo adopts Nigeria learning passport
By Adeola Badru The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has launched the Nigeria Learning Passport in Oyo State, seeking to expand access to quality digital education for children and teachers, particularly those in underserved communities. The launch, held on Wednesday at the Local Government Hall, Secretariat, Ibadan, made Oyo the 26th state in Nigeria to […]
Ehindero at 33: Lawmaker drives education, healthcare, skills dev in Akoko
By Adeola Badru The lawmaker representing Akoko North East/Akoko North West Federal Constituency of Ondo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ifeoluwa Babajide Ehindero, has been credited with pushing a range of legislative and constituency interventions spanning education, healthcare, employment, skills development and social welfare. The interventions were highlighted in Akure on Thursday in […]
