Enugwu-Ukwu inaugurates Trust Fund Commission, targets sustainable community development
By Ebunoluwa Sessou His Royal Majesty, Igwe Sir Ralph Obumnemeh Ekpeh, Eze Enugwu-Ukwu na Igwe Umunri, has inaugurated the Enugwu-Ukwu Trust Fund Commission, a new institution established to mobilise, manage and strategically deploy resources towards the sustainable development of the community. The commission, described as the “Mother of All Commissions,” is expected to coordinate development […]
NNMDA seeks research, regulation to make traditional medicine key to universal health coverage
By Chioma Obinna The Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency, NNMDA, on Monday called for sustained research, regulation and documentation of traditional medicine practices to enable Nigeria harness the sector’s potential in achieving universal health coverage. The Director-General of NNMDA, Prof Martins Emeje, made the call at the 2026 African Traditional Medicine Day health walk and […]
Limb loss: Stanbic IBTC walks for 250 children, gives N75m education support
…Marks 12 years of restoring mobility, empowering beneficiariesBy Chioma Obinna Stanbic IBTC Holdings has supported 250 children living with limb loss with customised prosthetic limbs and education assistance valued at more than N800 million since the launch of its Together4ALimb initiative. The financial institution disclosed this during the 2026 edition of its Together4ALimb Walk in […]
Jobberman tasks HR professionals on inclusive hiring, business growth
By Etop Ekanem Jobberman Nigeria, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has urged human resources professionals and business leaders to prioritise inclusive hiring and business-focused people strategies as key drivers of sustainable growth. The call was made at the Abuja edition of Jobberman’s HR Fusion series, themed, “Driving Business Growth Through Inclusive Hiring and Workforce […]
Stakeholders raise alarm, demand urgent revival of Nigeria’s textile mills
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) industry have called for the urgent revival of the country’s moribund textile mills, warning that continued reliance on imported fabrics is undermining local industries and draining billions of naira from the economy.
Constituents protest alleged move to replace NDC Delta Assembly candidate
By Innocent Anaba There is growing tension in Aniocha South Constituency of Delta State following an alleged attempt to replace Jeffrey Adigwe, winner of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, primary election for the constituency. Constituents and indigenes of communities in the constituency are reportedly mobilising for a protest in Ogwashi-Uku, headquarters of Aniocha South Local […]
