NDDC empowers Niger Delta youths with critical reading skills to Clcounter misinformation

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has expanded its human capital development drive with a critical reading skills workshop aimed at equipping young people in the Niger Delta with the tools to identify misinformation, analyse information objectively and make informed decisions in an increasingly digital world. The one-day programme, organised in collaboration with Human Dignity […]
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Riverine communities need digital connectivity to unlock devt — Nere Emiko

By Juliet Umeh LEAD promoter of Legacy of Traditions and BINI RIVA Life, Nere Emiko, has called for accelerated digital connectivity in Nigeria’s riverine communities, describing telecommunications infrastructure as essential for improving education, healthcare, security, financial inclusion and economic development. Emiko made the appeal while highlighting the Federal Government’s Riverine Connect Initiative, a sub-project of […]

Zamfara gov’t targets industrial boom with solid minerals, SME support

The Federal Government says it is addressing possible bottlenecks to attract global trade and investment into Zamfara’s mining and trade sectors. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, stated this during a visit to Governor Dauda Lawal in Gusau, Zamfara, on Monday. The minister urged both local and foreign investors to look […]

Adefarati felicitates Osoba on birthday anniversary

….says he’s a dedicated statesman The House of Representatives member representing Akoko Southwest/Akoko SouthEast federal constituency, Hon. Dr. Asiwaju Adegboyega Adefarati, celebrates with a foremost statesman, journalist, and two term former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba, OFR, on the occasion of his 87th birthday anniversary. In a statement made available to newsmen by […]

NTDA, NiDCOM partner to promote diaspora tourism, cultural reconnection

The Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) have strengthened plans to collaborate on initiatives aimed at boosting diaspora tourism, investment and cultural reconnection. The move was highlighted when the Director-General of NTDA, Dr. Olayiwola Awakan, paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, at the […]

Young Piero Omatseye marks 43rd birthday, reaffirms commitment to youth empowerment, African development

LAGOS — Friends, associates, business leaders and youth advocates have celebrated Amb. Dr. Young Piero Omatseye on his 43rd birthday, commending his contributions to youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, diplomacy and Pan-African development. Popularly known as “The Pacesetter,” Omatseye has built a career spanning public service, business leadership and social impact, with a focus on creating opportunities […]

London-based firm unveils Seabrit, platform for creating customized, branded T-shirts

Powered By Ai Ltd, a London-based firm, has launched Seabrit, an online branding as a service platform where business owners can create customized and branded t-shirts. The platform provides tools for young entrepreneurs interested in starting or scaling their own fashion business. It also offers features and services for business owners to create affordable branded […]

ASNAT hails Oyo rescue operation

The Association of Nigerian Artisans and Technicians (ASNAT) has commended President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian military for rescuing abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State. In a statement on Tuesday, ASNAT’s Head of Media, Abdulkadir Salihu, said the operation reflected Tinubu’s commitment to protecting lives and strengthening national security. Salihu said the successful rescue […]

Ikeja LG boss reaffirms commitment to safe environment, targets 1,000 tree planting

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda, popularly called AKOD, has expressed commitment to a safe, sustainable environment of the council area. Dauda, who expressed this when he led dignitaries at the 2026 Lagos State Tree Planting Day exercise in Ikeja, pledged to plant 1,000 trees across public […]

LJLA Fellows launch solar-powered digital hub, renovated library in Lagos School

A team of 2026 Fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA), Team U.P.G.R.A.D.E., has launched a solar-powered digital learning hub and renovated a public school library in Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State as part of efforts to improve digital literacy and learning outcomes among students. The project, themed “Bridging the Digital Divide: […]

Aga Khan seeks African-led healthcare drive to halt $7bn medical tourism drain

By Chioma Obinna To stem the estimated $7 billion Africa lost annually to medical tourism, the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH) on Wednesday in Lagos called for an African-led transformation of the continent’s healthcare systems, warning that the exodus of patients and healthcare spending is undermining Africa’s capacity to build world-class health systems. Speaking […]

Economist Uneze champions lifelong learning through global executive education

Economist and development strategist, Dr. Eberechukwu Uneze, has been recognised for his commitment to lifelong learning, with his academic and executive education journey spanning some of the world’s leading universities as part of efforts to strengthen his leadership capacity and contribute to governance and economic development.

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