Senator Ned Nwoko Senator Ned Nwoko, Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft, has called for the urgent adoption of advanced technology to combat oil theft in Nigeria. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria, he stressed that Nigeria’s reliance on oil revenue demands that its
Former First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan Former First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan, has been conferred with a doctorate degree in Psychology, Guidance and Counselling by Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt. The honorary degree was awarded during the school’s 43rd Convocation Ceremony held on Saturday, marking another significant
The MTN Foundation, in collaboration with the Federal Government and Ogun State Government, has launched AgriConnect—a digital agriculture initiative aimed at empowering 1,000 smallholder farmers with mobile-based agricultural tools and knowledge. The project, launched on Wednesday at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Abeokuta, will provide selected farmers with access
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has distributed 50 Toyota Hilux patrol vehicles to various security agencies as part of his administration’s continued efforts to improve the safety and protection of lives and property across the state. The presentation ceremony, which took place at the Government House in Akure, marked a major […]
Arik Air Arik Air has partnered with the non-profit organization Hospitals for Humanity to provide free open-heart surgeries for over 150 Nigerian children every year. This initiative is aimed at helping children with congenital heart defects, especially those who cannot afford the high cost of surgery. How the Programme Works Hospitals for Humanity will
Corp members The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has encouraged outgoing corps members not to rely solely on white-collar jobs, but to take bold steps toward self-employment and wealth creation. This advice was given by the NYSC Coordinator in Rivers State, Mr. Moses Oleghe, during the passing-out ceremony of the 2024 Batch B Stream I […]
In celebration of Children’s Day 2025, Fidelity Bank Plc has taken a bold step toward supporting education and youth development by awarding scholarships and launching the Read2Lead Anthology—a book of essays written by young Nigerians. The event, themed “The Fidelity Fantasyland 3.0,” was held at the Fidelity Grounds in Oniru, Lagos. Nurturing Future
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has established the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC) with an initial capital of ₦100 billion. This move is set to transform Nigeria’s financial landscape by improving access to credit for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), manufacturers, and even consumers. Why the NCGC Matters
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola In a bid to improve safety on Nigeria’s waterways, the Federal Government has donated life jackets to the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA). The event took place on Wednesday at the LASWA headquarters located at the Five Cowries Terminal in Lagos. The donation, presented by the Minister […]
Dozens of students writing the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) at Government Secondary School, Namnai, in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State, narrowly escaped death on Wednesday evening when their examination hall collapsed during a downpour accompanied by a windstorm. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred around 6pm,
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