Groups to support six social innovators with $60,000
As part of efforts to drive economic growth in Nigeria, the International Youth Foundation (IYF) and LEAP Africa would support 10 Nigerian social innovators with a funding grant of $10,000 each through its Youth Enterprise Fund (YEF). The post Groups to support six social innovators with $60,000 appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – […]
Conflict resolution (II)
Tribune Online Conflict resolution (II) Last week we began to look at how to resolve conflicts. We said that conflicts are inevitable issues that will arise in any relationship. We started delving into some basic principles of conflict resolution which we will conclude today. It is crucial we have a clear understanding of the facts […]
Don proffers solution to ‘laughing gas’ abuse
A professor of Psychiatry at the Department of Psychiatry, College of Medical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Prof Taiwo Shiekh, has proffered ways the government can tackle the abuse of nitrous oxide, popularly known as ‘laughing gas,’ by some youths in recent times. In an interview with Sunday PUNCH, he also spoke on the dangers […]
African startups funding fell to $4.1bn — Report
Total funding into the African startup scene fell by 37 per cent year-on-year to $4.1bn in June 2023, data from Africa: The Big Deal has shown. The data obtained from the database on the African start-up ecosystem indicated that funding declined to $4.1bn in June 2023 from $6.5bn in the corresponding period of last year. […]
Customs, Kwara Command, Ups Revenue By 9% In Qtr2
Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, Kwara State Command, says that it has raised the revenue profile of the command by nine per cent and since remitted the same to the federal coffers. The figure given is comparative to what was obtained second quarter last year. Giving the figure, the Nigeria Customs Service says it generated a […]
Respect democracy, eschew coups, Tinubu tells African leaders, military
Tribune Online Respect democracy, eschew coups, Tinubu tells African leaders, military President Bola Tinubu has admonished African leaders to respect democracy, rule of law, and ensure political stability. He also urged African military institutions and states to recognize and respect the need for democratic renewal. He made the assertions on Saturday in his statement at […]
Be firm against military coups – Tinubu tasks African leaders
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Saturday in Nairobi, Kenya, called on African leaders to respect democracy, the rule of law and ensure political stability. Tinubu disclosed this in a statement by Dele Alake, Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy. He stated that Ambassador Adamu Ibrahim Lamuwa, the Permanent Secretary in […]
Insecurity: Tiv, Kuteb ethnic groups face unresolved violence in Taraba
Tribune Online Insecurity: Tiv, Kuteb ethnic groups face unresolved violence in Taraba Following the Jukun/Tiv crisis and the ongoing attacks and killings of the Kuteb people by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Taraba State, both the Tiv and Kuteb ethnic groups continue to suffer without finding lasting peace. Thousands of people have been killed, and many […]
Leo Stan Ekeh plots $250m renewable energy project
It will be an overstatement to say that Nigerian tech tycoon, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh has earned a name for himself through his visionary contributions to Africa’s ICT space. His record of incisive investment and vision to digitalise Nigeria remains unequal. Cutting deals in the tech and business space in general comes easy to this […]
Building collapse: Expert proffers solutions, tasks govt
Following incessant cases of building collapse in Nigeria, a real estate expert, Kunle Ilori-Diamond, has proffered solutions to the challenge, which has become a source of worry to government. DAILY POST reports that a document from the Building Collapse Prevention Guild states that Lagos State tops the list of fatalities as over 271 buildings collapsed […]