By Taiye Olayemi VDL Technologies has called for clearer and more consistent government policies to enable technology firms scale digital solutions that address social, educational and civic challenges in Nigeria. The Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr Oluwarotimi Fasuyi, made the call in Lagos at a media conference toContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris A Coalition of Nigerian Muslim women has called on the Federal Government to review the uniforms of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to ensure adequate inclusion of Muslim female corps members. Ms Firdausi Amasa, a member of the coalition, made the call at a news briefingContinue Reading
By Oladapo Udom Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has described the widow of the late Admiral Augustus Aikhomu as an embodiment of patience, humility, selfless service and generosity. Sanwo-Olu said this on Friday during a commendation and holy communion service in honour of the widow, Rebecca, at the CathedralContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Chief Ehiagwina Patrick, Group Managing Director of Patjeda Group, says effective corporate social responsibility (CSR) by private sector firms can curb the rising migration of Nigerian youths abroad in search of better opportunities. Patrick, during a policy dialogue on Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development in NigeriaContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The newly elected members of the Fifth Northern Youth Assembly of Nigeria (NYAN) have pledged to support security agencies to eliminate banditry and other security challenges ravaging the region. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the election was held in Keffi, Local Government Area ofContinue Reading
By Stanley Nkwocha It’s 2:47am, and the study lamp is still on in the Vice President’s library at home. I know this because I have just received an email, the second for the night, with detailed comments on a subject matter that is due for consideration at the National EconomicContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS) has appointed Mr Shehu Shantali as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective Jan. 1, 2026, following the receipt of regulatory no-objection. The company said in a statement on Friday that Shantali would succeed Mr Haruna Jalo-Waziri, who is steppingContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi NEM Group has celebrated its 2025 end-of-year thanksgiving in Lagos, attributing its strong performance to divine grace and the contributions of its employees, partners and clients. The event, held at the Group’s head office, brought together staff of NEM Insurance Plc, NEM Asset Management and NEM Health,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Chairman, Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), Dr Umaru Kwairanga, says the North-East is defined by ideas, resilience and ambition, not by its challenges. Kwairanga said this at the maiden North-East Youth Investment and Innovation Summit held in Gombe on Friday. The NGX chairman, in a statement onContinue Reading
