The menace of gender-based violence (GBV) is growing in an alarming proportion, especially with the activities of the insurgency in the Northeast. From forced and early marriages to the physical, mental or sexual assault on a woman, it is said that one in three Nigerian women have experienced physical violence by age 15. The African…
The UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group, has announced the winners of the 14th edition of its annual National Essay Competition (NEC), showcasing the brightest minds among senior secondary school students across Nigeria. At the Grand Finale event held in UBA House yesterday, Tehilah Oluchukwu Isimah…
Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has reiterated its commitment to drive foster innovation, promote digital literacy and empower young Nigerians with the tools and opportunities to realise their potential and contribute to Nigeria’s growing digital economy. Meta gave the commitment during its first Youth Summit in Lagos, a forum that brought together over 200 young professionals,…
The Banana Island community in Ikoyi, Lagos, came alive on Saturday night as Globacom, Nigeria’s leading technology company, sponsored the community’s Starlight Night to kick off the Yuletide season. Organized by the Banana Island Property Owners and Residents Association Lagos (Biporal), the 2024 Starlight Night was an evening of celebration, reflection, and gratitude. The event…
Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) are to strengthen their collaboration in the interest of the country’s economic development. Speaking at a meeting at NGF’s Office in Abuja, the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Prof Charles Anosike, said a formal relationship between the NGF and NiMet is in the best interest…
Nigeria carrier, Air Peace has collaborated with The Boeing Company, and Cranfield University in the United Kingdom (UK) to leverage their world-class expertise, facilities and industry partnerships of both organizations to boost the carrier’s safety culture. Working under the aegis of Boeing Global Learning Institute (BGLI) with “Advanced Leadership in Safety Excellence” as theme, the…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said there is no disparity between its crude oil production figure and that of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).Chief Corporate Communications Officer at the state-run but “oil behemoth” Mr. Olufemi Soneye, in a statement on Monday, explained: “The NNPC Ltd has clarified that there is…
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said over N2.7 trillion has been raised in the capital market by banks and other companies with approximately N1.7 trillion raised by banks in onging recapitalisation exercises. Director-General of SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, disclosed this to reporters during the 2024 SEC Journalists Academy with: “Fintech: Leveraging Technology to Drive…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will be extending the recapitalisation deadline for Bureau De Change (BDC) operators from December 3, 2024 to June 3, 2025. The Association of Bureaux De Change of Nigeria (ABCON) President, Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, disclosed this yesterday during an emergency virtual general meeting organised by group for its members. He…
