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The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation is delighted to announce the opening of applications for the AIG Public Leaders Programme. Tailored for senior public leaders and delivered in partnership with the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford; the AIG Public Leaders Programme offers an opportunity for participants to expand their conceptual frameworks and acquire practical tools essential for addressing challenges they face, including bureaucratic inefficiencies, political interference, the inadequacy of structures and processes for effective policy development and implementation. The AIG Public Leaders Programme features a comprehensive curriculum designed to accelerate the mastery of essential competencies crucial for effective governance, covering topics…

With several innovation and services introduced in recent months, as well as deployment of new technologies, MoneyMaster Payment Service Bank (MMPSB), promoted and backed by Globacom, has continued to record impressive growth in its customer base. Launched in May 2022, with focus on the unbanked and under-banked in order to deepen financial inclusion in Nigeria, MMPSB client base has been growing rapidly with   new customers leveraging its digital channels such as USSD, mobile app and internet banking to open accounts, buy airtime and data, pay utility bills and more. Industry sources attributed the influx Nigerians to the bank to their desire…

As global populations age, Africa remains a bastion of youthful promise, with around 70% of the continent’s population below the age of 30. This youthful demographic can be an asset – but only if it is developed, by empowering young people through training, and by giving them a stake in the growth of their countries’ economies. Helping to develop young people’s abilities and expanding the pool of skills is also in the interests of industry and big business. Over the years, the Federal government of Nigeria embarked on youth empowerment initiatives to harness skills and energy of Nigerian youths for…

Since Nigeria has been enmeshed in economic hardship that started after the removal of fuel subsidy last year, Primate Elijah Ayodele, a Nigerian prophet, has been practically taking several measures to alleviate Nigerians from penury through different philanthropic activities. Long before fuel subsidy was removed, Primate Ayodele has always dedicated the first Sunday of every month for ‘food service’, a service where everyone would go home with packs of food items like Rice, Beans, Garri, crates of eggs, tubers of yam, and a token. Immediately fuel subsidy was removed, Primate Ayodele doubled his effort by making food service almost every…

…the poor, elderly, vulnerable to get free allocation Ogun State has purchased 100 trucks load of rice to be sold at cheaper rates to residents of the state to cushion the effect of the rise in the prices of goods in the country. The state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun stated this on Wednesday while speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Abeokuta, the state capital. Prince Abiodun disclosed that the rice would be subsidized and made available at the rate it was before the recent astronomical rise in the prices of the commodities. He, however, said the poor, the elderly, and…

The Zion Prayer Movement Outreach Ministry (ZPMOM) has announced its plan to hold a prayer crusade in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Evangelist Chukwuebuka Anozie Obi, the Spiritual Director of the ministry, announced this at the Sunday Fellowship programme held at Zion ground, Onyebuchi Estate, Ago Palace Way, Okota, Lagos. He said the programme, tagged “Power Pack Crusade”, would be held at the Exhibition Hall and Events Pavilion, Department of Art and Culture, FCT, opposite Radio House, Abuja. The programme is the first such crusade to be held outside Lagos by the ministry since it…

…. Deploys mechanised sweeping on strategic road The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has organised the first quarter health and safety training for sanitation workers in the state, aimed at prioritising their health, safety, and overall well-being in the course of duty. Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, noted that the Authority recognised the health hazards associated with manual sweeping, hence the decision to roll out a comprehensive health and safety training program, which covered critical areas like proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), among others. He said, “Our sweepers are the unsung heroes who keep Lagos clean.…

Get ready to be swept away by Ekunrawo, the rising Nigerian star whose music transcends borders and languages. This multi-talented artist, born Adeleke Timileyin Babatunde, is captivating audiences with his unique sound and charming personality. From his humble beginnings in Lagos, Ekunrawo’s musical journey began in 2012 and skyrocketed with a record deal in 2018. His fluency in Yoruba, English, and Russian allows him to connect with fans across continents, weaving his cultural tapestry into captivating melodies. But Ekunrawo is more than just a musician. This international fashion model also holds a degree in Civil Engineering, topped with a PhD!…

As Nigeria finds itself at a critical crossroads, grappling with simultaneous challenges of a food crisis and a foreign exchange (forex) shortage. This is even as the nation seeks solutions to mitigate these pressing issues, the debate over whether to open its borders for importation has intensified. The food crisis gripping Nigeria has raised concerns about food security and access to essential nutrition for millions of citizens. Adverse weather conditions, supply chain disruptions, and other factors have contributed to dwindling food supplies and soaring prices, placing a significant strain on households and exacerbating the vulnerability of already marginalized communities. Meanwhile,…

L-R: Team member, Ibadan Durante, Ahmed Umar; Captain, Ibadan Durante, Rita Alakija; Head, Brands and Communications, Coronation Group Limited, Aishat Anaekwe; Chief Marketing and Communications Manager, Coronation Group Limited, Ngozi Akinyele, MD/CEO, Coronation Group Limited, Wole Onasanya; Executive Director, Coronation Life Assurance, Adebowale Adesona, Representative of Coronation Registrars Limited, Sophie Paul, Team member, Ibadan Durante, Carl Alakija, and Team member, Ibadan Durante, Koye Ige, at the Coronation Silver Cup Finals in Lagos last Sunday, where the trophy was presented to Ibadan Durante, the victorious team of the 2024 Lagos Polo tournament. Coronation Group Limited, Africa’s leading financial services provider, successfully…