Day: October 22, 2023
Stakeholders identify factors forcing Nigerian kids out of school
Stakeholders in the education sector have identified multiple school levies as one of the key factors driving Nigerian children out of school.The stakeholders spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of a ground-breaking summit on Ni…
FEMA warns FCT residents against driving, walking through flood water
The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has warned residents against driving or walking through flood water to prevent avoidable death.Mrs Florence Wenegieme, Director, Forecasting Response and Mitigation, FEMA, gave the warni…
Brent Mortgage Bank appoints Awojobi as new board chairman, Simon as new MD
Brent Mortgage Bank Limited, a leading Primary Mortgage Bank (PMB), has formally appointed new members into its board and management team.Mr Adeniyi Bilesanmi, the bank’s Executive Director, Business Development and Corporate Services, disclosed this …
Tinubu’s daughter, others receive Peace Achievers Awards
Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, the Iyaloja-General of Lagos and daughter of President Bola Tinubu and other Nigerians drawn from different backgrounds, have received the 2023 Peace Achievers International Awards.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the…
AMAC Chairman begins distribution of FG palliatives to residents
Mr Christopher Maikalangu, the Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) on Sunday began distribution of palliatives approved by the Federal Government to no fewer than 100 residents of the area council.Maikalangu said the palliatives were m…
Segun Awolowo excited over plans to stage “Awo” play in UK
Chief Segun Awolowo, grandson of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, late Premier of the defunct Western Region, is excited at the plan to stage the play “Awo”, in Uk in May 2024.The play, which is produced by the Duke of Shomolu Foundation, was staged in Lagos in…
2 governors, Anyaoku, Nwachukwu to watch “Fajuyi” in Lagos Nov. 5
Two state governors have confirmed their intention to watch “Fajuyi”, a play on the late Col. Adekunle Fajuyi, the military governor of old Western Region.The play, which was produced by the Duke of Shomolu Foundation, a historical theatrical plays pr…
Women Radio working to reposition women for greater impact – Official
Ms Toun Sonaiya, Chief Executive Officer, Women Radio 91.7 FM, Lagos, says efforts are underway to reposition women for greater impact on society.Sonaiya stated this in a statement in Abuja on Sunday, to announce its 7th edition of Voice of Women Conf…
