A former Minister of Education, Prof. Ruqayyatu Rufa’i has said that political will was part of policies necessary for addressing the challenges and issues of Girl-child education in Nigeria. She stated this at the 4th Convocation ceremony of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS)/University of Benin held in Abuja on Monday. a…
Trust Africa News, By Ayomide Otitoju Ecobank Nigeria has reiterated its commitment towards promoting mental awareness for its staff, customers, and the communities where it operates being part of its corporate action to support general wellbeing amongst citizens. This, according to the bank, is necessary for view of the enormous stress people encounter while trying…
…Solicits government’s support, as Lekki Concession Company visits victim Trust Africa News, By Ayomide Otittoju Mr. Shina Edun, a Man-o-War personnel at the Lekki Concession Company (LCC) attached to Lekki Tollgate to ensure law and order, who was grievously attacked and stabbed in his abdomen by a protester last Wednesday, October 20 first anniversary of…
•As Ekiti State Government Opens Liaison Office in Ikeja •‘Lagos is Our Window to the World’ – Gov. Fayemi Trust Africa News, By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State is strategically important to the Southwest’s regional economic aspirations, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said on Monday. Sanwo-Olu said Lagos, as the nation’s hub of commerce and industrial activities, would…
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has vowed to recapture all inmates who escaped from the Nigeria Correctional Service Custodial Centre, Abolongo, Oyo, saying the Federal Government has enlisted the service of the Interpol to nab fleeing prisoners. A statement by the minister’s media aide, Sola Fasure, stated that Aregbesola made the promise while on…
Mali’s interim government has expelled the representative of West African bloc ECOWAS from the conflict-ridden and coup-prone country, the government said, over actions incompatible with his status. “The government of the Republic of Mali has decided to declare the ECOWAS special representative in Mali persona non grata, in view of his actions that are incompatible…
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has said the Central Bank Digital Currency, eNaira, and its underlying blockchain technology can increase Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product by $29 billion over the next 10 years. This is as he said the currency will help move many more people and businesses from the informal into the formal…
It was a busy week for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) as the Group Managing Director (GMD) Malam Mele Kyari, addressed the 17th All Nigerian Editors’ Conference in Abuja, as Special Guest of Honour. The conference was an opportunity for the NNPC to spread the message of energy transition and its benefit to…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has called on Nollywood celebrities to join hands in the fight against human trafficking as they play a vital role in the society. NAPTIP’s Director-General (DG), Dr Fatima Waziri, made the call at the premiere of the movie ‘Enslaved’, a film based on the…
