Month: March 2025

Abuja: Donatus Okonna, an author and Executive Director of the Basic Care Foundation, has committed to providing free secondary education to less privileged children as part of the foundation’s expanded humanitarian programme. Okonna made this announcement during the unveiling of his book titled ‘True Religion,’ an event held in Abuja to celebrate his 60th birthday. […]

Lagos: On March 8, International Women’s Day is celebrated globally to recognize women’s achievements across various fields. The event, themed ‘Accelerate Action’, focuses on advocating for gender equality and highlighting the challenges women face today. According to News Agency of Nigeria, in Nigeria, women contribute significantly to nation-building across technology, economic empowerment, education, healthcare, and […]

Abuja: Mrs Edna Azura, National President of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), has called for intensified efforts toward achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls across the country. Azura made the call at a symposium to commemorate the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, International […]

Jos: Dr Pam Wayas, Chairman, Plateau Internal Revenue Service, says the service generated N32.14 billion in 2024 and now has a target of N52 billion for 2025. Wayas, who disclosed this during a news conference in Jos, said that it was the first time the N30 billion benchmark was crossed in the state. According to […]

Lagos: The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where women will be adequately empowered to thrive in their respective fields. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this known at an event organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) to commemorate the 2025 International Women’s Day […]