First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has empowered 30 young graduates through its Flexxtern programme, providing them with practical skills, real-world experience, and a direct path to career success. The initiative, launched in 2016, has so far provided over 200 young Nigerians with internships at reputable organisations. Yomi Adebanjo, Group Head of Human Resources at Signal…
By Ayomide Otitoju At the 2024 Luli Concert Choir Conference, industry leaders and music ministers came together to explore the connection between music ministry and church values. Grounded in the biblical principle that “two cannot walk together except they be agreed,” attendees emphasized the importance of music ministers actively engaging with their churches, beyond just…
By Ayomide Otitoju During an exclusive interview with Arise TV at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, Olusegun Alebiosu, CEO of FirstBank, one of West Africa’s leading financial institutions, emphasized poverty eradication as a critical issue demanding the attention of global leaders. He also highlighted climate change and gender inequality as equally pressing challenges requiring…
The Chairman of BUA Foods Plc, Abdul Samad Rabiu, attributed the rising food prices and artificial scarcity in Nigeria to the manipulative activities of certain distributors and producers. He made these remarks on Thursday during the company’s 7th annual general meeting in Abuja, while also commending President Bola Tinubu for granting duty waivers on food…
Israel’s defence ministry announced on Thursday it had secured an $8.7 billion aid package from the United States to bolster its military efforts, including significant upgrades to its air defence systems. This development comes as Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas condemned the US for providing Israel with “deadly weapons” used in the ongoing conflict, during his…
By Ayomide Otitoju As Nigeria continues its quest for sustainable development, the spotlight turns to youth engagement in a major symposium this Saturday, marking the 60th birthday of Lagos State Deputy Governor, Kadri Obafemi Hamzat. Themed “Nigeria: Guiding the Youth on the Path of Self-Reliance,” the event will focus on empowering young Nigerians to contribute…
The Defence Headquarters has announced that troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces, alongside other security agencies, have neutralised 1,937 terrorists, arrested 2,782 suspects, and rescued 1,854 kidnapped hostages in the third quarter of 2024. During these operations, 65 high-ranking terrorist commanders were also eliminated. Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, Major General Edward…
Civil defence rescuers in Gaza reported that an Israeli airstrike on Thursday hit a school-turned-shelter in the Jabalia refugee camp, killing at least 15 people. The Israeli military stated that the strike targeted a Hamas command centre inside the school, but provided no details on casualties. Mahmud Bassal, spokesperson for the civil defence agency, confirmed…
Jill Biden, the wife of U.S. President Joe Biden, bid farewell to visiting First Ladies from across the globe, including Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Hosting the First Ladies at a farewell lunch, Biden described the gathering as deeply impactful, noting that it would be her…
