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Ministry Urges Women to Prioritise Safety in Homes and Public Spaces

Lagos: The Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has called on women to cultivate a culture of safety both at home and in public spaces. Mrs. Bolaji Dada, the Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, emphasized the importance of safety consciousness during a workshop in Agege, stating it is crucial […]

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Expert Urges Insurance Industry to Embrace New Reform Act

Lagos: Ms Prisca Soares, Chairman of the Almond Insurance Industry Awards Panel of Judges, has urged stakeholders in the insurance industry to embrace the reforms outlined in the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. Soares spoke at a news conference unveiling nominees for the 2025 Almond Insurance Industry Awards on Wednesday in Lagos. She […]

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NIA Commends Tinubu’s Approval of NIIRA 2025 for Insurance and Finance Transformation

Abuja: The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) has expressed commendation towards President Bola Tinubu following his approval of the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025. This legislation is anticipated to significantly alter the landscape of the insurance sector and the broader financial services industry in Nigeria. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the NIA Chairman, […]

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Atiku Foundation Offers Full Scholarship to TeenEagle Global Winners

Abuja: Atiku Abubakar Foundation (AAF) has extended a fully-funded scholarship to Nafisa Abdullahi, Rukaiya Fema, and Khadija Kalli, who emerged as global winners at the TeenEagle Global finals. Prof. Ahmadu Shehu, the Acting Secretary of the foundation, announced this initiative in a statement made in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the AAF, known […]

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Revitalising Youth Employment Through Embroidery Hubs

Abuja: Nigeria’s effort to combat high youth unemployment is receiving a boost with the emergence of innovative solutions. One of such initiatives is embroidery, not just as a cultural craft, but as a tool for economic empowerment and job creation. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mr. Lukman Abdulsalam, an entrepreneur and embroidery expert, is […]