The Executive Director of Lotus Bank, Mrs Kafilat Araoye, has called on governments and Nigerian universities to create an environment for sports to foster unity, encourage healthy competition and promote global excellence for students.
Araoye made …
President Bola Tinubu says Africa holds a significant portion of the world’s mineral reserves, including 92 per cent of global platinum, 56 per cen of cobalt, and 54 per cent of manganese, yet underdevelop.
The President attributed the continent’s u…
Africa’s philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, has reiterated his commitment to promoting financial inclusion, youth empowerment and food security for a sustainable future.
Elumelu said this during a high-level meeting held on the sidelines of the ongoing 7…
The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has commended tourism practitioners across the country for their resilience and quest to upscale the industry and uphold peace initiative.
Mr Nkereuwem Onung, National President of FTAN, gave …
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP), has emphasised the vital role of mental healthcare in fostering resilient and peaceful societies.
Dr Chris Kwaja, USIP’s Country Director, made the emphasis in Abuja, at the National Dialogue on Integrati…
Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, says foreigners earning income in Nigeria will henceforth pay taxes under a proposed amendment to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Bill, 2024.
Onanuga sai…
Mr O’tega Ogra, the Senior Special Assistant to the President, Digital Communication and Engagement, on Wednesday, said the economic policies of the Federal Government were achieving the desired results.
Ogra said this while briefing State House cor…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday congratulated Oba Rashidi Ladoja as he marked his 80th birthday.
The president described Ladoja, who clocked 80 on Wednesday, as an accomplished businessman who served as Governor of Oyo State from 2003 to 2007.
I…
Fame Foundation, a gender biased Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has called for an end to all forms of femicide in Nigeria.
Femicide is the act of killing a woman by a domestic partner or a member of a criminal enterprise.
The Executive Direct…
No fewer that 1000 school girls are expected to take part in the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC)/Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) Women’s Criio Festival.
Uyi Akpata, president of the NCF, said this on Tuesday at a media briefing aimed a…
Nigeria’s U-19 Women’s Cricket team, on Wednesday, defeated Malawi by 86 runs to finish top in Group B of the ongoing Africa U-19 World Cup qualifiers in Rwanda.
The win for Nigeria makes it three wins in three games and sets a mouth-watering semifi…
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has assured the Nigeria Sustainable Cooling Project (NSCP) of support in its campaign for efficient energy consumption in the country.
Malam Ali M. Ali, Managing Director of NAN, said this when a delegation from the …
The Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) programme of the President Bola Tinubu administration is designed to transform the country’s transportation system by giving citizens cheaper alternative to Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Advise…
Economic experts have highlighted the need to explore the frontiers that the Nigerian non-metallic industry presented as part of the country’s economic diversification agenda.
The experts spoke at the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Non-Metallic …
The Federal Government has approved the increase of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members’ monthly allowance to N77,000 with effect from July 2024.
NYSC’s Acting Director, Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, said this in a stateme…
