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UN chief offers condolences amid devastating wildfires in California
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed sorrow over the fast-moving wildfires that have devastated the Los Angeles area,…
Boardroom diversity stalls in the face of conservative backlash
In the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing in 2020, investor Mellody Hobson recalls frequent calls from directors at…
Nigeria’s Nathaniel Bassey to minister at Donald Trump’s inaugural prayer breakfast
Renowned Nigerian gospel singer and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, has been invited to minister at the Presidential Inaugural Prayer…
TEF opens applications for 2025 entrepreneurship program
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading champion of entrepreneurship, has announced the opening…
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to fake cancer treatment drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has alerted Nigerians, including healthcare providers to…
NSITF targets artisans, traders to widen social safety net
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos The Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), yesterday, said it has developed a comprehensive…
Fidelity Bank unveils ‘Bundles of Joy’ for special needs children
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos Fidelity Bank Plc has announced a “Bundles of Joy” initiative, to support children with…
Yuletide: NCDC urges Nigerians to prioritise health, safety
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has urged Nigerians to prioritise health and safety during the festive…
2024 ‘one of the worst years in history for children in conflict’
The impact of armed conflicts on children around the world reached devastating and likely record levels in 2024,…
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter passes at 100
The Carter Centre has announced the passing of Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States and winner of…