INVESTORS in stock market traded a total of 1.818 billion shares worth N47.226 billion in 64,222 transactions this week on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX). NGX in its weekly report made available in Lagos, said this was in contrast to 1.848 billion shares worth N51.387 billion that …
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Gov. Hyacinth Alia has promised the people of the state particularly those in Kwande and Ukum Local Government Areas of proactive and prompt response to security challenges. Alia made the promise in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula and made available to newsmen on Saturday …
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Sen. Saliu Mustapha, member representing Kwara Central Senatorial District at the Senate, has called for increased participation of women in politics and decision-making at all levels. Mustapha, in a statement he personally signed on Saturday in Ilorin to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD), praised the resilience, intellect, and dedication of …
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the ultra modern Cancer Centre at the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS), Uburu in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi. Tinubu inaugurated the centre on Saturday at the university complex described it as one of the best cancer centres in Nigeria. The …
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THE Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has hailed the invaluable contribution of women to the development of society. Wike gave the commendation in a statement on Saturday to commemorate the 2025 International Women’s Day. The minister said in the statement, signed by his Senior Special …
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Dr Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, wife of the former Ondo State Governor, has called for greater female representation in Nigeria’s state and national assemblies to promote gender equality. Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the founder of the BEMORE Empowered Girls Foundation, made the call in Ibadan on Saturday during an event organised by the foundation to …
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Wife of the Borno State Governor, Falmata Zulum has called for urgent action to accelerate gender equality and women empowerment in the state. She stated this at an event to commemorate the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD), on Saturday in Maiduguri. The theme of the event is: “Accelerate Action.” Zulum said the …
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An NGO, the Blessing Projects, has granted scholarship to 100 girls from Iregwe Chiefdom of Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. Mr Lawrence Zongo, the Country Manager of the organisation, disclosed this shortly after presenting admission letters to the beneficiaries on Saturday in Miango. Zongo spoke at an event …
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Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), on Saturday called for a renewed commitment to gender equality and accelerated progress in all sectors. Walson-Jack made the call in a statement issued by Mrs Eno Olotu, Director of Information and Public Relations in her office, as …
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WhatNext Africa extends its heartfelt congratulations to Brigadier-General O.O. Nafiu on his assumption of duty as the 23rd Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). His appointment is a testament to his distinguished service and unwavering commitment to national development. Brigadier-General O.O. Nafiu, an accomplished artillery officer from Ileogbo …
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