2027: Makinde challenges Nigerians to judge presidential candidates by records, not rhetoric
By Adeola Badru Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has challenged Nigerians to subject all presidential contenders in the 2027 election to rigorous scrutiny, insisting that the contest must be decided by proven records, workable ideas and capacity to deliver rather than slogans, personalities or political entertainment. […]
YEDI holiday camp equips teens with life skills, HIV knowledge, financial literacy
By Chioma Obinna The Youth Development and Empowerment Initiative, YEDI, has used its holiday camp to equip teenagers with practical life skills, HIV knowledge, financial literacy and health education, as part of efforts to help young people make informed decisions and become healthier and more responsible members of society. The weeklong YEDI SKILLZ Holiday Camp, […]
FirstBank reinforces commitment to sustainable development
…sponsors 2026 SPIN inaugural conference By Moses Nosike FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, played a major role sponsoring 2026 inaugural conference of the Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN), reaffirming its longstanding commitment to sustainable finance, responsible business practices, and stakeholder-driven value creation. The maiden edition of […]
339 innovation hubs set for standardisation as FG deepens digital inclusion
Stakeholders reviewed its structure, examined its proposed standards and assessment approach, identified potential implementation challenges
Unsilenced, Unstoppable: African women reclaim power, Identity at historic UK summit
By Prisca Sam-Duru, Croydon London Women are indeed a rare and divine species. The aura exuded by leaders like Bell Ribeiro-Addy, MP for Clapham and Brixton Hill, Her Royal Highness from Nigeria, African UK beauty queens, entrepreneurs, journalists, and cross-industry executives at the Hilton London Croydon last weekend was nothing short of blissful. Gathering from […]
NIMR clarifies claims by ASURI
Right Of Reply The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) has clarified that some complaints made by the Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions (ASURI) were not ignored or swept under the carpet by NIMR Management but were formally taken up by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, which subsequently convened meetings involving all […]
