By Salisu Sani-Idris The Helpline Social Support Initiative, an NGO, in partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Embassy in Nigeria shared meat during the Eid el-Kabir to women, vulnerable groups and persons living with disabilities in the FCT. Dr Jumai Ahmadu, Founder of the initiative, who made this known,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), Lagos chapter, has urged prospective tourists to explore West Africa’s coastline. Its President, Babatope Fajemilokun, made the call when he led members of the association on a boat cruise expedition tour of the coastal area of Lagos through BadagryContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Mr Paul Usoro, Chairman, Board of Directors, Access Bank Plc, has advised Nigerian youths to focus on creativity and skills acquisition rather than seeking shortcuts to wealth creation. Usoro gave the advice during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Life In My City Art Festival (LIMCAF), heldContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) says it will be committed to marketing tourism attractions in the state of Kwara during its forthcoming 8th Annual General Meeting (AGM). Mrs Ime Udo, National President of NATOP, who disclosed this during a virtual media briefing in Lagos onContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nollywood actor, Chidi Mokeme, has commended the establishment of BRS Studios, a platform to enhance film content, deepen distribution and improve creativity in audiovisual works from Africa. BRS Studios was established by Joy Odiete, Founder of Blue Pictures Cinema; Nollywood actor, Ramsey Nouah and renowned filmmaker, ChrisContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Mrs Florence Wenegieme, the former Director Forecasting, Response and Mitigation of the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Friday emerged as the Acting Director-General of the agency. Wenegieme’s emergenced followed the retirement of Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Sabo, the former acting D-G of the agency whoContinue Reading
By Ibrahim Kado The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with Adamawa State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA), has inaugurated a tree planting campaign in Guyuk Local Government Area of the state. The campaign is to mark 2024 World Environmental Day with the theme “Accelerating Land Restoration,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Iddo Community in Lagos Mainland on Wednesday celebrated its annual Elegba Ejiwa Festival to ward off evil from the land. The celebration witnessed a combination of cultural and spiritual activities from seven coastal communities namely Ido, Oniru, Ikate-Elegushi, Ojora, Ilashe, Irede and Ilado. Community members, especiallyContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Bimbo Esho, Managing Director, Evergreen Musical Company, has commended the efforts of Dr Daniel Olukoya, Founder of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry (MFM), toward actualising her father’s 25 years musical dream. Esho, in a statement on Sunday, said that Olukoya’s unbridled love for music would finallyContinue Reading
