NGO seeks urgent action to end stereotype, stigma against women
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), an NGO, has called for urgent action to end all forms of stigma, discrimination and stereotypes against women that has hindered their progress. Mr Steve Aborisade, Advocacy and Marketing Manager, AHF Nigeria made the call in a statement, in commemoration of the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD), with a theme, “Invest […]
IWD: Mutfwang celebrates women, lauds 2024 theme
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, has felicitated with the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and women worldwide, over the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD). The governor, who conveyed the felicitation in a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, on Friday in Jos, also lauded this year’s theme, describing it […]
IWD: Flowers to Women in Tobacco Control
By Anjola Fatuase and Paul Ashibel International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration that honours the progress and accomplishments of women around the world. It serves as a platform to highlight the invaluable contributions women make in all spheres of society. Throughout history, women have continually showcased their capabilities and prowess, proving time and […]
FG suspends REA boss, Salihijo, 3 other directors
Game seems over for the Managing Director/CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad and three other Executive Directors in the agency, as President Bola Tinubu, slammed an indefinite suspension on them, Thursday. The presidential action was sequel to a long drawn allegation of fraud that has trailed activities in the agency over […]
CJN, others ask court to dismiss suit challenging appointment of 12 judges
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, and others, on Thursday, prayed a Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja to dismiss a suit filed by a lawyer, Azubuike Oko, seeking to stop the appointment of 12 judges into the FCT High Court. Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN, who appeared for Ariwoola, the Chief Judge (CJ) of […]
Only 13m registered to access electricity, out of 230m population – NIP
The Nigerian Institute of Physics (NIP) says that only 13,112,134 Nigerians are registered to have access to electricity in Nigeria, out of its total estimated population of 230 million people. The General Manager, Regulation and Compliance, Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Ali Bukar Ahmad, made this known on Thursday at the NIP webinar Series 2.0. […]
Over 260,000 candidates sat for mock-UTME – JAMB Registrar
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says no fewer than 260,000 candidates sat for Mock-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Mock UTME) in 793 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across the country. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this on Thursday after monitoring the mock exam in some of the centres in Abuja. Oloyede, who expressed delight […]
Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation/restriction continues Wednesday, says Ministry
The Federal Government has announced that traffic would be restricted from Lagos Island to Iyana Oworo on the Third Mainland Bridge from 12.00 a.m. on Wednesday, to allow for repairs. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday night in Lagos. Kesha, who encouraged motorists […]
MTN Foundation earmarks N600m for 1,000 women entrepreneurs
The MTN Foundation, on Tuesday in Lagos, said that N600 million would be invested in the second phase of its MTN Y’ellopreneur initiative for 1,000 women. The Executive Secretary, MTN Foundation, Mrs Odunayo Sanya, made this known at the opening and launch of the offer application for the second Phase of MTN Y’ellopreneur initiative, with […]
NAN MD wants positive public perception for super bikers
The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ali Muhammad Ali, has tasked the Superbike Club Association of Nigeria (SCAN), to strive toward resetting public perception about bikers to attract members into the group. Ali gave the charge on Tuesday when the President of the association, Usaini Massari, led some Board of Trustee […]
