The National Centre for Women Development has trained more than 2,000 women in carpentry, tilling and POP making as part of an initiative by the centre to empower women nationwide. The Director-General of the centre, Mrs Mary Ekpere-Eta, made the…
The 2020 financial year was a tough period for Nigerian companies, no thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and an unfriendly operating environment. The operating environment before the advent of the coronavirus was challenging with companies battling to live up to…
Abia Government has imposed indefinite curfew on Umuahia and Aba metropolis, beginning from 10pm to 6am with effect from Monday, April 5. The announcement is contained in a statement issued in Umuahia on Sunday by the Commissioner for Information, Chief…
By Francisca Oluyole The rising spate of insecurity, especially armed robbery, kidnapping and banditry has affected Nigerians’ attitude to life as everyone struggles to survive crimes gradually becoming part of daily life. Kidnapping for ransom appears to be more scary…
By Saka Laaro, Ilorin Not fewer than three Members of tricycle operators in Ilorin, Kwara state capital lost their lives on Monday around Gaa-Akanbi Area, Ilorin, when hell was let loose among some unidentified persons suspected to be Members of…
The Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWSSIP) on Monday began the disbursement of N6,000 bimonthly stipend to targeted 10,000 vulnerable adults across the state. Our Correspondent reports that the disbursement of the stipend, “Owo Arugbo” commenced in the Patigi local…
Disputes on clearance procedures have halted imports into the countries through the land borders, frustrating the goals of improved activities and trades envisaged with the recent reopening of land borders. Comptroller, Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Seme Command, Bello Mohammed Jibo…
The senator, representing Nasarawa North Senatorial District, Sen. Godiya Akwashiki, has urged Nigerians to be wary of fraudsters. Akwashiki, while addressing journalists in Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa on Monday, alerted Nigerians that his name was being used to deceive…
By Elijah Udofia The prayer of any worker, be it in the public or private sector, is to retire in good health and thereafter enjoy his or her retirement benefits. No worker wants to live a miserable life after decades…
The Southern Senators’ Forum has expressed grief over the death of Afenifere Spokesman, Yinka Odumakin and founder of CLEEN Foundation, Innocent Chukwuma. This was contained in the condolence messages to the families of the duo, signed by the forum’s Chairman, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele,…
