Highland Microfinance Bank has unveiled its new product, the High Hygiene WASH Loan, in a collaborative steps to provide funds to needy Nigerians for improved water, sanitation and hygiene access. The Managing Director of Highland Microfinance Bank Plc, Benjamin Mapac, said this on Monday in Abuja. Mapac said that the inauguration of the loan facility was the beginning of a new chapter in the operation of the bank. ”The Hygiene WASH facility is the result of the MfB’s strategic partnership with Water.org, a leading civil advocacy group committed to improved water access globally. “It is the result of partnership with…
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Salute Nigeria Initiative has partnered with the Pat Fernandes Foundation to promote youth empowerment, education, and job creation in Nigeria. The Director-General of the Salute Nigeria Initiative, Amb. Chielo Ojirika, said this at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two organisations have entered a new partnership aimed at empowering Nigerian youths through international job opportunities, technical training, and global educational support. Ojirika said the new partnership, tagged “The Nigeria Industrial Revolution Project (NIRP)” was to promote youth empowerment, education, and job creation in Nigeria “We are signing…
The Bauchi State Government says it has expanded family planning service delivery points from 610 to 713 facilities to improve access to quality reproductive health services across the state. Dr Sani M. Dambam, Commissioner for Health and Social Welfare, disclosed this on Sunday in Bauchi during the handover of family planning commodities donated under the UNFPA/Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) grant. Represented by Rilwanu Mohammed, Chairman of the Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dambam said the expansion would enable more women to safely space births and reduce maternal health risks. He said demand for family planning services remained high,…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze and cloudiness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged moderate dust haze on Monday in northern region with visibility range of 2 km to 5km over parts of Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Gombe, Bauchi, Adamawa, Taraba, Borno and Yobe States. The agency said the rest of the region would possibly experience slight dust haze throughout the forecast period. ”For the central region, slight dust haze is anticipated over the region throughout the forecast period. ”For the southern region, a cloudy atmosphere with sunshine…
The Tabitha Empowerment Centre (TEC) has called on community members and traditional leaders in Kpegyeyi, Abuja, to strengthen male allyship in preventing digital violence and protecting survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The appeal was made during a press conference and community sensitization held on Sunday, as part of the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against GBV. Mrs. Christina Uzo-Okamgba, TEC Founder and Executive Director, emphasized the urgent need for male engagement and collective action to prevent technology-facilitated abuse. She warned that digital violence, including cyberbullying, sextortion, online blackmail, and circulation of harmful content, has contributed to broken homes, destroyed reputations,…
The murder of Oluwabamise Ayanwola, who was killed by Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, Andrew Ominikoron, remains fresh in the minds of many Nigerians, especially her family. Though justice has been served with the sentencing of Ominikoron to death by hanging, Ayanwola would have been 26 years old on Nov. 30, 2025, if she were alive. Similarly, the death of popular Nigerian gospel singer, Mrs Osinachi Nwachukwu—known for her angelic voice—was linked to prolonged domestic abuse by her husband. These incidents sparked nationwide conversations and outcry over domestic and gender-based violence in Nigeria. Their deaths, and those of many other…
In a renewed commitment to strengthen environmental protection across Nigeria, Sterling One Foundation, in collaboration with Sterling Bank, Sunbeth, government agencies, community volunteers, and partner organisations, spearheaded a nationwide environmental cleanup and beach adoption exercise. The initiative, which is in line with the United Nations Decade of Action, spanned 17 states, including Wuse Market in Abuja, Alpha Beach in Lagos, and communities across 15 other states, reinforcing the need for consistent, community-led action to combat all forms of plastic and waste pollution and restore the health of Nigeria’s environment. Across these locations, hundreds of volunteers, environmental experts, youth groups, and…
Landlords in Port Harcourt have called on the government to take urgent action to prevent the collapse of newly constructed internal roads, which they say are threatened by a poor drainage system. The landlords, under the aegis of the Rumuokania II New Layout Landlords Association by Location, Ada George, Port Harcourt, made the appeal during a media chat in Port Harcourt. They expressed concern that the situation may lead to severe hardship if left unattended, and urged the authorities to intervene promptly. Chairman of the association, Mr. Joel Gbandi, who read the appeal, lamented the negative impact of a blocked…
The family of late legendary musician Sunny Okosun has announced plans to sustain and preserve his musical legacy for future generations. A brother to the late icon, Mr. Iwa Okosun, disclosed this on Sunday at the “Make a Widow Smile for Christmas” programme organized by the Advocacy for Widows Empowerment Foundation (ADWEF) in Lagos. The event was held at Okosun’s church. He said the family intends to remix some of the late singer’s musical works in 2026 as part of ongoing efforts to keep his influence alive. Okosun noted that the family has continued to maintain the late musician’s artistic…
Traders in Lagos State say they are still counting their losses nearly five months after the state government banned styrofoam products, a move that has sharply divided opinions between affected business owners and environmental advocates. A survey across markets and food vending points revealed concerns over rising packaging costs, limited alternatives, and weak enforcement and public awareness. Mrs. Cynthia Ofoji, a trader dealing in foam and plastic food packs, said the ban had severely affected her business. According to her, a pack of 100 styrofoam containers previously sold for ₦3,800, while plastic alternatives now cost between ₦11,000 and ₦14,000. “The…