The Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, last week, joined the Dangote Women’s Network virtually for its International Women’s Day celebration, themed “Rise to Gain.” In her social media post on X, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala, wrote that she was pleased to join: “a thousand staff of the Dangote Group and the Dangote Women’s Network...
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FG AWARDS CONTRACT FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF TWO BRIDGES AS MORE PROJECTS ARE COMMISSIONED IN TARABA STATE
The Federal Government has awarded the contract for the reconstruction of the Namnai Bridge and the construction of the Bantaje Bridge in Taraba State as part of efforts to restore critical infrastructure and stimulate economic activities across the North-East. The projects will be funded through the North-East Development Commission (NEDC).The Hon. Minister of State for...
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KWST Govt., GLOHWOC Call for Strict Enforcement of Anti-FGM Laws
As Nigeria marked the 2026 International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) on Thursday, the Global Hope for Women and Children Foundation (GLOHWOC) urged all levels of government to go beyond rhetoric and enforce existing laws criminalising the harmful practice. GLOHWOC noted that despite legal protections, weak enforcement and entrenched social norms...
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Gunmen Strike Again in Niger: Elderly Woman Killed as Police Station, Church Burnt in Agwara
Fresh fear has gripped Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State following an early morning attack by suspected terrorists that claimed the life of an elderly woman and left a police station and church in ruins. The attack, which residents described as coordinated and daring, reportedly occurred around 6am on Sunday when armed men stormed...
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Millions of Nigerian children remain out of school
By Prosper Okoye Millions of Nigerian children are still not attending school, a child-focused organisation has warned, as the world marks International Education Day. Saffron Social Development Global Foundation said large numbers of children — especially those from poor and vulnerable backgrounds — continue to be denied access to safe and inclusive education across the...
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Afenifere Warns South West Slipping Into Daily Kidnappings, Urges Urgent Action
The Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, has sounded a fresh warning over what it described as an alarming rise in banditry, kidnapping and violent attacks across the South West, saying the region is fast becoming unsafe for residents and travellers. The group raised the concern after a special meeting held at the Akure residence of its...
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No Advancement Without Peace, PCAN Convener’s New Call for National Unity
... Demonstrates practical love for the people Boardroom News, Abuja.The Convener of the Presidential Call for Advanced Nigeria (PCAN), Ambassador Prince Jeffrey S. Adaralegbe, has urged Nigerians to embrace unity, peace and positive mindsets as critical tools for building a secure, prosperous and advanced nation.Adaralegbe made the call during an empowerment mission to Kabusa in...
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EKSG harps on inclusion, trains 100 PWDs in six vocational areas
In a bid to further promote inclusive empowerment and sustainable livelihoods for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), Ekiti State governor , Mr Biodun Oyebanji has flagged off an eight – month intensive training and empowerment programme for PWDs in six key vocations including Tailoring, Catering services, Shoe-making, Hairdressing, ICT and Soap-making that will give the beneficiaries...
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Nigeria Urged to Claim Aso Oke as National Heritage Amid Global Recognition
Stakeholders in the Aso Oke industry have intensified calls for the Federal Government to secure Geographical Indication (GI) status for the iconic fabric, insisting that Nigeria must officially own one of its most celebrated cultural symbols. Speaking at the grand finale of the Global Entrepreneurship Week in Ilorin, Dr. Yemisi Adeyeye, co-founder of the Life...