Category: General

Abdulsalami, Chambas to grace NAN inaugural lecture

The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), is to hold its inaugural International Lecture on Thursday, October 3, a statement signed by its Managing Director, Malam Ali M. Ali, said on Wednesday in Abuja.

According to the statement, former Military Head of St…

ECOWAS urges member states to promote gender equality in trade

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called on member states to mainstream gender into their trade policies to achieve the objectives of the African Continental Trade (AfCTA).

ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agricu…

Group urges Tinubu to wade into Yahaya Bello, EFCC feud

A Socio-cultural group, the Egbira Voice of Nigeria (EVON), has expressed deep concern over recent actions taken by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former Governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello.

Addressing newsmen in Abuja, the C…

Stakeholders call for early funding, preparation for 2028 Olympics

Sports Stakeholders have called for better funding and early preparation of athletes ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, for Nigeria to make appreciable impact at the Games.

The stakeholders comprising of officials from the Nigeria Olympic Commi…

YEF, USAID move to address menstrual hygiene challenges in Lagos

The Youth Empowerment Foundation (YEF), in partnership with USAID, is developing ‘My Period App’ initiative, aimed at empowering young women and girls through education and economic opportunities.

Mrs Iwalola Akin-Jimoh, YEF Executive Secretary, mad…