Lagos: The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) says over 10,000 participants worldwide are expected at its 18th Annual Banking and Finance Conference. President and Chairman of Council, Prof. Pius Olanrewaju, disclosed this during a pre-conference media briefing. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the conference will serve as a platform for cross-sector dialogue, […]
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FG, Foundation Unite Against Community Violence
Abuja: The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) and Grey Child Foundation have inaugurated a nationwide programme aimed at tackling the root causes of violence and fostering peace across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. The National Coordinator of NCTC, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, stated at the inauguration that the initiative would strengthen communities, promote resilience, and prevent the […]
Ajaokuta Steel Company Drains Over N1 Billion Annually in Pensions and Salaries: Prof. Asuquo
Abuja: The non-functional Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL) imposes an annual financial burden of more than N1 billion on the country in terms of pensions, salaries, taxes, and administrative costs, revealed Prof. Linus Asuquo, Director-General of the National Metallurgical Development Centre, Jos, during a panel discussion at the first National Steel Summit in Abuja. According […]
First Lady Distributes Grants to 500 Women Entrepreneurs in Ondo
Akure: The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, awarded grants to 500 small-scale women entrepreneurs in Ondo State through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), in partnership with the Tony Elumelu Foundation. This initiative aims to empower women and bolster small businesses across the state. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mrs. Tinubu, represented by Mrs. Oluwaseun […]
NGO and NAWOJ Collaborate to Enhance Advocacy for Women and Youths in Nigeria
Abuja: A non-governmental organisation, Plan International Nigeria, has announced a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) to bolster advocacy efforts for women and youths in Bauchi and Sokoto States. The collaboration was formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the NGO’s Director […]