IOM, Zamfara gov’t establish Safe Space Centre in Gusau
Zamfara State Government in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) is constructing a Safe Space Centre in Gusau to support survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and other traumatised persons. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Nasiru Galadima Kaura, yesterday led a supervision team on an inspection visit to assess […]
Drew Uyi joins African football leaders in Ghana for 2026 Business Summit
British-Nigerian FIFA-licensed football agent and sports branding strategist, Dr Drew Uyi, has been announced as a guest speaker at the Africa Football Business Summit 2026, scheduled to hold in Accra, Ghana, from October 22 to 23. Drew Uyi, Founder and Managing Director of DD Eleven Group Ltd, will join football executives, industry professionals and other […]
World Pharmacists Day: Pharmacist shortage threatens healthcare delivery — Experts
By Matthew Johnson Ahead of the World Pharmacists Day 2026, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals have called for urgent investment in the profession, improved working conditions and stronger policy support to address manpower shortages and enable pharmacists contribute more effectively to healthcare delivery. The call was made at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, during […]
Vitel Wireless rolls out 1% Lifetime Loyalty reward for agents
By Miracle Onyemuwa Vitel Wireless, a leading telecommunications solutions provider, has introduced a lifetime loyalty reward scheme to recognise and empower its network of distribution and retail agents across Nigeria. The company announced the 1% lifetime loyalty reward for active agents as part of its strategy to build sustainable and mutually beneficial partnerships. According to […]
Sokoto Govt moves to address Community Guards’ concerns
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Sokoto State Government has assured personnel of the Sokoto State Community Guards Corps that concerns over operational equipment, ammunition, appointment letters and welfare are receiving attention. The Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Security Matters, Col. Ahmed Usman (retd.), gave the assurance in a statement issued in […]
Norwegian exporters explain stockfish price surge, seek lower import duty
By Juliet Umeh Norwegian seafood dealers and industry stakeholders have attributed the rising cost of stockfish in Nigeria to declining fish quotas and shortages of raw materials, as they renewed calls on the Federal Government to reduce import duties on the product. The stakeholders, who spoke on Wednesday, during visits to stockfish markets and importers […]
