Nigeria’s education sector is struggling to meet national development targets as unpaid salaries and frequent strike actions continue to disrupt teaching and learning across the country. While the federal government …
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Rotary Club of Ikate Installs Chidozie Ofoegbu as 39th President
The Rotary Club of Ikate, Lagos State District 9112, has installed Rotarian Chidozie Ofoegbu as its 39th president with a mandate to expand both digital and humanitarian projects within the …
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BankingCorruptionEducationGovernanceInfrastructure
Zimbabwe Bank Probes Ex-Manager Over Student Hostel Fraud
The Infrastructure and Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) has opened investigations into one of its former senior managers, Mr. Suckson Muswe, over allegations of inflating costs in a multi-million-dollar student …
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AgricultureDevelopmentEducationInnovation
Yabatech Wins €117,000 EU Grant for Aquaponics Research to Boost Food Security
Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech), Lagos, has secured a research grant of €117,000, valued at over ₦200 million, from the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme to advance innovation in food …
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FG Launches Digital Portal to Improve Teacher Licensing and Professionalism
The Federal Government has launched a new digital portal aimed at creating a credible database of Nigerian teachers, streamlining licensing, and promoting professionalism in the education sector. The portal was …
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BankingClimate ChangeCommunity DevelopmentCorporate Social Responsibility,EducationEnvironment
Polaris Bank, NCF Launch Tree Planting Initiative in Rivers to Tackle Climate Change
Polaris Bank has partnered with the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF) to launch a tree-planting initiative in Rivers State, aimed at reducing carbon emissions, protecting the environment, and promoting sustainable development. …
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EconomyEducationInnovationLeadershipNigeriaSustainabilityWomen in Business
APWEN Lagos Summit Calls for Green Innovation and Stronger Mentorship in Engineering
At the just-concluded Lagos Summit of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), experts and industry leaders stressed the importance of green practices and intergenerational mentorship in shaping …
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Uganda barkcloth art targets US market
Artists and artisans in Uganda have been encouraged to take advantage of indigenous materials such as barkcloth to gain access to the United States market and grow their businesses globally. …
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Banking, Finance & InvestmentBusiness PoliciesCorporate GovernanceDevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentEducationEntrepreneurshipInnovationTechnologyUncategorized
Jim Ovia: The Godfather of Nigerian Banking
In the course of the findings on Nigeria’s most influential business leaders, one name consistently stands out: Jim Ovia. Widely referred to as the “Godfather of Banking”, Jim Ovia is …
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Katsina Government Trains 18,000 Teachers, Distributes 20,000 Tablets in Education Reform Drive
The Katsina State Government has launched a major education reform programme aimed at improving teaching and learning outcomes across the state. The initiative, which includes the training of 18,000 teachers …