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August 14, 2025
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 o…
CIBN Targets 10,000 Global Participants for 2025 Conference
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-c…
Retreat to Boost FMBN’s Role in Advancing Affordable Home Financing – Osidi
Abuja: The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) says its three-day strategic retreat focuses on recalibrating operations to strengthen its role in advancing affordable home financing in Nigeria. The Managing Director and Chief Executive of FMBN, Sh…
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 bolst…
War College Inaugurates Alumni Body for Defence, Regional Security
Abuja: The Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) on Thursday inaugurated its Alumni Association to build powerful strategic networks that will enhance national and regional security. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, stated that the …
Nigeria Embarks on Ambitious Health Sector Reform for Self-Reliance
Abuja: Nigeria is embarking on a health sector reform that experts believe could redefine the nation’s journey toward self-reliance in healthcare and broader development. The Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) is leading the transformative effort, anchored b…
Panel Lists Gaps, Urges Overhaul of Correctional Service
Abuja: The Independent Investigative Panel on Alleged Corruption and Other Violations against the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has identified critical gaps in the service’s rehabilitation and reintegration programmes. The panel, however, calle…
FMBN Achieves N13 Billion Operational Surplus in First Half of 2025
Abuja: The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has reported an operational surplus of N13 billion for the first half of 2025. Shehu Osidi, the Managing Director and Chief Executive of FMBN, disclosed this achievement during the 2025 FMBN Managemen…
Kosofe LG Provides 300 Free GCE Forms to Indigent Students in Lagos
Lagos: The Chairman of Kosofe Local Government in Lagos State, Mr Moyosore Ogunlewe, has secured the 2025 General Certificate of Education (GCE) forms for 300 indigent students within the council area.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Ogunlewe e…
NISO Urges Collective Effort for Resilient Electricity Sector
Abuja: Mr Abdu Mohammed, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), has called for a collective commitment to develop a resilient, sustainable, and fair electricity sector. Mohammed, who is also the CEO of NISO, emphasiz…