By Talatu Maiwada A House of Representatives aspirant, Mr Salihijo Ahmad, has urged voters to assess candidates based on competence, capacity and verifiable records of service. Ahmad made the call on Saturday in Yola South Local Government Area while declaring his intention to contest Yola North, Yola South and GireiContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi No fewer than 282 persons with disabilities have successfully launched their own businesses through the Fashion Future Programme (FFP), implemented by Ethnocentrique in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. This milestone was announced at the close of the pilot phase of the programme during the 2026 edition ofContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Heritage Music Museum project initiated by late music aficionado, Chief Femi Esho, has recorded a major milestone with the completion of its event centre component. Ms Bimbo Esho, Managing Director of Evergreen Musical Company and daughter to late Esho, disclosed this in a statement on TuesdayContinue Reading
Aviation stakeholders have called on the federal and state governments to urgently address the increase in aviation fuel prices to ease the transportation of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj. The stakeholders, under the aegis of Concerned Aviation Stakeholders, said something needs to be done immediately to save the 2026Continue Reading
By Sam Israel JP There are moments in political history that quietly redefine the rules of engagement, not through noise or confrontation, but through discipline, restraint, and clarity of purpose. What has unfolded in Nasarawa State is one of such moments—subtle in execution, yet profound in implication. Governor Abdullahi Sule’sContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Heirs Insurance Group, in partnership with United Capital Plc, has unveiled an initiative to promote self-care and financial empowerment among Nigerian women. This is contained in a statement issued by Heirs Insurance Group on Monday in Lagos. The organisations hosted a “Yoga and Money Meet Up,” onContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi AXA Mansard Insurance Plc has renewed its partnership with Herconomy as a sponsor of the Herconomy Conference 2026, in a move to strengthen financial inclusion and expand economic opportunities for women in Nigeria. The insurer said it would headline the conference’s Enterprise Challenge, an initiative designed toContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nur Tijani The Federal Government, through the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW), Nigeria, has pledged to distribute 2.4 million clean cooking stoves across Northern Nigeria in 2026. This, it said, is with a view to reinforcing its commitment to sustainable energy solutions and climate action.Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi AXA Mansard Investment has unveiled a speed-mentoring programme aimed at strengthening the investment culture and financial literacy of women in Nigeria. The initiative, launched to commemorate International Women’s Day, targets young professional women seeking to improve their financial decision-making and long-term wealth creation prospects. With the theme,Continue Reading
