The Group Managing Director of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr Adaora Umeoji, has called on women to step forward boldly, claim their value, and lead with confidence as the bank prepares to mark the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD). Umeoji made the call in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos while speaking ahead of the event. She said the seminar, with the theme “Take It, You Own It”, aligns with the global IWD which has the theme “Give to Gain”. According to her, the seminar will provide a platform for women to drive purposeful action, professional growth, and sustainable impact. “’Give…
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A political support group, Tinubu/Dikko Assured (TDA 2027) has on Wednesday donated ₦11 million in cash and 95 bags of rice to party executives of the APC in Katsina. The distribution, which took place in Katsina, was aimed at supporting party leaders and stakeholders during the holy month of Ramadan. The Director-General and founder of the group, Umar Ahmad-Zayyad, said the distribution exercise would be supervised by members of the TDA State Steering Committee. Represented by the TDA State Coordinator, Khalil Aminu, the D-G said the gesture was part of the group’s continued commitment to strengthening the party structure from…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the implementation of new tax reforms will eliminate the burden of multiple levies and charges on small businesses. Shettima spoke on behalf of President Bola Tinubu at an interfaith breaking of fast for Ramadan and Lent held at the State House, Abuja. Ashenews gathered NAN reports that attendees included members of the Federal Executive Council, Central Bank governor and other senior government officials. Shettima said the reforms would also remove tax burdens on low-income earners and help reduce poverty. He said the planning and implementation of the reforms were carefully designed to improve livelihoods. “The same…
Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has advocated a shift to a vocational-based education curriculum in the nation’s school system. Nwifuru made the call on Wednesday in Abakaliki, while launching the distribution of teaching and learning materials for schools under the state’s Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB). He said that he views basic education system differently and would make a significant change, if given the opportunity of heading its boards. “I will re-write the curriculum to centre on vocational education, which would focus on skill enhancement for new educational innovations. “Most of our graduates are not employable because they read courses…
The Nigerian Women in Information Technology (NIWIIT) has launched the Campus Tech Queens Initiative, a national programme to prepare female students for global digital excellence and leadership. The initiative was unveiled on Wednesday at Kogi State Polytechnic in Lokoja. It is a hackathon-driven, mentorship-based scheme to identify, train, mentor and showcase female tech talents across Nigerian campuses. NIWIIT President, Dr Oluwakemi Ayodele, said the programme would help bridge the gender gap in the technology ecosystem. She said it would promote inclusion, professional development and technological advancement for women and girls in information technology. According to her, the initiative will run…
Telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria, has introduced cash rewards for outstanding schools in its flagship youth athletics competition, MTN Champs, as it returns to Calabar for the second time. MTN Chief Marketing Officer, Onyinye Emeka, disclosed this on Wednesday in Calabar during a press conference to herald the MTN Champs Season Four. Onyinye said Calabar’s rich sporting culture made it a natural host city for the championship, while noting that over 22,000 young athletes from more than 1,300 schools had participated in the past three seasons. According to her, 30 Most Valuable Players are currently enrolled in the MTN Champs Academy,…
The Enugu State Government, has charged healthcare workers and the general public on ensuring prevention of any case of Lassa Fever within the state. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. George Ugwu, issued the advisory in Enugu while briefing journalists on the State of Lassa Fever Prevention Preparedness in Enugu State. Ugwu said that Benue, a neighboring state had reported 250 suspected cases, 45 confirmed cases and 10 deaths among healthcare workers recently. He also said that recent situation report showed more than six confirmed cases were recorded in Ebonyi, another neighbouring state. According to him, no confirmed case of Lassa…
The Lagos State Government has opened online registration for the 2026 Screening Test into Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools with boarding facilities for the 2026/2027 academic session. This is according to a statement by the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, signed by Mr. Adebayo Orunsolu, Registrar of the Lagos State Examinations Board. The registration exercise, coordinated by the Lagos State Examinations Board, commenced on Monday, January 19, 2026, and will close on Friday, May 15, 2026. According to the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Eligible candidates are Primary Six pupils from both…
In agriculture, leadership is no longer defined only by hectares planted or tonnes harvested. It is increasingly measured by the ability to adapt, innovate and build resilient food systems in the face of climate volatility, market pressure and technological change. This is the context in which Corteva Agriscience’s SoilSistas initiative has evolved from a training programme into a long term, leadership pipeline for women in agriculture. The SoilSistas were established to address a persistent gap in the agricultural value chain where rural and emerging women farmers had practical experience but limited access to structured agronomic knowledge financial management skills and…
Agritec Africa 2026 is a major international agriculture exhibition and conference focused on showcasing the latest technologies, innovations, and solutions for the agricultural sector in Africa. Organised by Radeecal Communications, the event creates a meeting point for industry leaders, farmers, investors and policymakers from across the continent and beyond. It offers a practical space to exchange ideas, discover emerging trends and build meaningful business relationships that support the growth of African agriculture. The 12th Agritec Africa 2026 edition will take place from 17 to 19 June 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya. The exhibition is…