Members of Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday, began a three-day warning strike over an assault on one of them by a patient’s relation. The President and Vice-President of ARD-UCH Ibadan, Dr John Oladapo and Dr Sunday Adegbite respectively, in a statement said they were demanding a…
African Development Bank (AfDB) chief Akinwumi Adesina says the future of the Nigerian youths does not lie in Europe, North America or anywhere else but in the West African country, here in the continent of Africa. The former Nigerian Minister of Agriculture stated this when he bagged the prestigious 2023 Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership…
Sola Faleye, the personal assistant to the late group managing director and chief executive officer of Access Corporation, Herbert Wigwe, has recounted how he narrowly escaped the tragic chopper crash that claimed the lives of his boss, wife, son, and business associate, Abimbola Ogunbanjo. Faleye narrated the sorrowful incident at the Night of Tribute held in Lagos on Wednesday…
ImpactHER, Africa’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to empowering female entrepreneurs, has announced plans to provide free training to over 250 female entrepreneurs in Lagos as part of the International Women’s Day celebrations. In collaboration with the African Union and supported by sponsors such as GIZ and Brave Women, the training will take place at The…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a 90-day grace period for the payment of import duties on improperly imported vehicles. This initiative, aimed at enhancing compliance and streamlining import processes, was disclosed by Abdullahi Maiwada, the National Public Relations Officer of NCS, in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. Maiwada clarified that the…
Miss Sustainable Development Goals (MSDG) Nigeria is an offspring of the Miss Global Goals International pageant (MGGIP), which empowers women to develop the confidence needed to pursue their dreams, reduce inequality, end poverty, and halt climate change by 2030. The MSDGN pageant is open to Nigerian women between the ages of 18 and 30 from…
Political enthusiasts often hold strong opinions about the political landscape, advocating for specific ideologies, policies, and candidates. Their fervent engagement with politics can stem from a deep-seated belief in the power of government to effect change or a desire to align societal structures with their values. The psychological impacts of these opinions on politically indifferent…
The Federal Government has announced significant cash rewards and grants at the 2nd edition of the national Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) clinic, aiming to bolster support for small businesses and foster economic growth. Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima revealed the government’s initiatives during the 2nd Extended National MSME Clinics held at the June…
She Code Africa Scholarship is focused on celebrating and empowering young Girls and Women in Technology across Africa. She Code Africa Scholarship aims to build an Africa where women are equally represented across all career roles in Technology and embodies technical growth, networking, mentorship and visibility amongst all level career roles in Technology. She Code Africa Scholarship…
On February 9, 2024, the Federal Intelligence Department – Intelligence Response Team of the Nigeria Police Force (FID-IRT) acted on vital intelligence, unveiling a clandestine network of transborder gunrunners operating within Plateau State. The syndicate, suspected of funneling arms and ammunition to criminal elements both within and beyond Nigeria’s borders, was brought to light following a meticulous…
