Month: May 2025

Ilorin: Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has emphasized the importance of promoting Nigeria’s local languages and culture as a catalyst for national development. Soyinka articulated this viewpoint during an interaction with journalists following his visit to the Centre for Cultural Studies and Creative Arts at the University of Ilorin, an event marking the beginning of […]

Lagos: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reassured the public, depositors, and stakeholders that the Nigerian banking sector remains resilient, safe, and sound. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the CBN stated this through a statement issued by its Acting Director of the Corporate Communications Department, Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali. The attention of the CBN […]

Abuja: An academic, Mrs. Oby Ezeilo, has called for the preservation of mother tongues in secondary schools by reviving the study of languages. Ezeilo made the call at the send-off party for Igbo-speaking students graduating from the Federal Government Boys College, Abuja, Wuye campus. She emphasized the importance of language preservation in maintaining cultural identity, […]

Lagos: Mr Paul Abiagam, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Coronation Merchant Bank, has urged African nations to prioritise value-added products over raw material exports for continental economic growth. Abiagam made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Abiagam stated that Africa must […]

Abuja: The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has approved the promotion of 18 senior officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to the rank of Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM). This move is aimed at enhancing the management capacity of the FRSC. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the […]