Новости за 28.06.2024

Members of the Christ Apostolic Church Grammar School, Efon-Alaye Alumni Association have launched a N50m endowment fund to support knowledge-driven initiatives aimed at assisting the students of their alma mater. At the recent event held in Lagos, the association also honoured former students of the school who have distinguished themselves in their chosen professions. Some

The Federal Government on Thursday said the disbursement of N150bn loans to micro, small and medium enterprises and manufacturers would commence by the end of July. It also disclosed that 60 per cent of the proposed one million beneficiaries of the Presidential Conditional Grant had received a financial grant of N50,000 without repayment obligations in

The Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Jamiu Alli-Balogun, has said the use of technology will significantly enhance teaching and learning. During an interview with our correspondent Alli-Balogun stated, “Our classrooms must be equipped with the tools and resources necessary to prepare our students for success in the 21st century.”  He added

Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for operations in Ebonyi State have thwarted an attack by suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra on Isheke Police Station. The IPOB fighters were said to have invaded the station and torched the facility, as well as several vehicles on the premises. In a statement posted on

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday, disclosed plans by the National Assembly to establish an ultra-modern medical centre for senators, members of the House of Representatives and staffers of the federal parliament. Akpabio made the disclosure in his address to welcome his colleagues back from the Eid-El-Kabir holidays. He said the planned hospital would

Stanbic IBTC Bank has stated its desire to empower Nigerians to own homes through products and guidance from the banks. This was disclosed at the just-concluded Home Ownership Summit, where it championed the actualisation of homeownership dreams of Nigerians and property wealth creation.  The summit was a platform for Stanbic IBTC Bank to engage with

The Lagos State Government revealed. on Thursday, that 248,962 women were accessing Family Planning services from about 257 trained community pharmacists, and patent and proprietary medicine vendors. The Family Planning Coordinator, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr Adeleye Latifat, made this known at the Colossus Hotel, Ikeja. She also noted that over 11,000 children were

The Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Gbenga Elegbeleye, has said referees in the Nigerian topflight will begin to use gadgets to aid their officiating next season as part of efforts by the league board to improve the NPFL. The 2023/24 season ended on Sunday, with Enugu Rangers winning their eighth title with a

THE streets of Kenya have been smeared with the blood of its citizens. Essentially, Kenyan youth are protesting the financial bill introduced by President William Ruto. The bill, which imposes high taxes on commodities, fuel prices, sanitary pads, and export duties, is seen as stifling in the face of shabby living standards. After weeks of

Retired Super Eagles hard-as-nails defender and a veteran of the 2002 and 2010 World Cup Rabiu Afolabi opens up on his playing days and his striking nickname, in this interview with ’TANA AIYEJINA Not much has been heard from you back home since you retired from football. What are you doing now? I am currently

Angels on Mission School, Surulere, Lagos, emerged victorious in the third edition of the Bible Society of Nigeria’s Primary School Bible Quiz. Represented by Annabel Onyekwere and Ogechi Ogogu, the school scored a perfect 100 points, surpassing five other schools at the competition held on Tuesday at the Bible Guest House, Palmgrove, Lagos. God’s Glory

Anthony Joshua has urged Tyson Fury to fight him while both boxers are still “fresh”, but says he will not “sit around and wait” for his fellow British heavyweight. Joshua, 34, will challenge Daniel Dubois for the IBF world title on 21 September at Wembley Stadium. Fury, 35, will face Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch

Teesas Education has said  developing leadership skills in children positively impacts their transformation. As such, Teesas brought together owners of leading schools, top school managers, and stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector to discuss leadership development in children with a focus on the transformative theme, the ‘Leader in Me’ program. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of