Gov Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Tuesday highlighted the significant role of strong traditional institutions in driving grassroots development in the country. Aiyedatiwa stated this in Akure, while inaugurating the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye as the Chairman of the Ondo State Council of Obas. The governor said that his administration was…
Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has called for immediate reconstitution of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) board to drive the health insurance initiative across the country. NECA Director-General, Mr Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, made the call in a statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos, following the legislation on the universal health coverage by the Federal Government….
Nigerian authorities will arraign several high-ranking executives of MultiChoice Nigeria, including the chairman and CEO, on 7 October, in connection with alleged violations of the country’s consumer and competition laws. The development comes after the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) filed a seven-count charge against the company and eight individuals over their handling…
A dramatic scene unfolded on Tuesday in an Ilorin Area Court as an ex-convict, Segun Samuel, attempted to escape from the court premises , the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The Prosecution Counsel, ASP Samuel Mayowa, who witnessed the incident, told NAN that the ex-convict cunningly removed the chains from his leg with a…
Lagos is set to host over 150 of the continent’s top fencers for the 23rd African Fencing Championships, with Nigeria’s 17-year-old rising star, Inkosi Brou, aiming to make a strong impression. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the championship is billed to hold between June 25 and June 29. This prestigious five-day, 12-event…
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who also serves as the chairperson of the Non-Aligned Movement, on Tuesday called for dialogue to resolve the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. In a statement posted on his official X account, Museveni emphasised that the use of force should be limited to legitimate self-defense and not employed for aggression. “We appeal and…
Agbu Kefas, the Governor of Taraba State, has appointed Hon. Hamma Adama, who serves as the Deputy Speaker of the Taraba State House of Assembly and represents the Bali II constituency, as the new Deputy Governor. This decision follows the prolonged absence of the former Deputy Governor, Alhaji Aminu Alkali, who has been receiving medical…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Francis Duru has been appointed into the Advisory Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP). This is contained in a statement by Ejith Kalu, Director of Information, NANTAP, FCT, on Tuesday in Abuja. According to Kalu, the Chairman of the chapter,…
Dr Maryam Abdulrahman-Raji, Senior Registrar, Oncology Unit, National Hospital, Abuja (NHA), has called for increased support and investment in pediatric cancer care to improve treatment outcomes and save lives of children suffering from cancer. She made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sideline of an event for…
Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of Ecobank Group, has been selected as one of five Nigerian banks to participate in the GET.Invest Enabling Domestic Green Energy (EDGE) Finance Programme. The initiative, funded by European donors, aims to scale up green energy financing and investment across developing nations. A statement by the bank on Tuesday, said the…
