Benin: At 39, Bassey Anyim has lived a life marked by hardship. He was forced to abandon his education after elementary school due to his father’s inability to fund his schooling. Now a married man with children, Anyim struggles to make ends meet in a country where formal employment is scarce-even for graduates. “The school […]
Day: June 11, 2025
Nigeria to Host PPP Summit for Infrastructure Transformation in 2025
Abuja: The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has announced that the Nigeria Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit 2025 will take place from June 17 to 18, in Abuja. Dr. Jobson Ewalefoh, Director-General of ICRC, disclosed this in a statement issued by Ifeanyi Nwoko, Acting Head of Media and Publicity, ICRC, on Tuesday in Abuja. According to […]
China Inaugurates International Day for Dialogue Among Civilisations in Nigeria
Abuja: The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has launched the International Day of Dialogue Among Civilisations to promote global understanding and cooperation through mutual learning among developing nations. Mr. Zhang Yi, Charge d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, revealed this initiative in Abuja, emphasizing the importance of communication and mutual respect in building a harmonious […]
Group Seeks Enhanced Youth Involvement in Counter-Insurgency Initiative in Northeast
Abuja: The Kalthum Foundation for Peace (KFP) and its partners have developed strategies to enhance youth involvement in counter-insurgency and counter violent extremism efforts in the North East. The foundation is spearheading discussions in collaboration with the Network of Civil Society Organisations Borno (NECSOB) and Borno Youth Parliament (BYP). According to News Agency of Nigeria, […]
TAJBank Signs Agreement for N20bn Sukuk Bond Issuance
Abuja: TAJBank, Nigeria’s leading non-interest lender, has signed the completion agreement for the N20 billion second tranche of its N100 billion Mudarabah Sukuk bond programme. The Founder and Managing Director of TAJBank, Mr. Hamid Joda, announced this development in a statement, highlighting the significance of this latest investment initiative. According to News Agency of Nigeria, […]