Health

Foundation urges improved sexuality education for young persons with disabilities

Ihesiulo Grace 2 May 2018 0

As part of efforts to remove all forms of barriers against Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria such as stigma and discrimination , disability advocates have called for improved sexuality education for young persons with disabilities. Besides social inclusion, the stakeholders said

Health

Leadnurse Africa Foundation urges nurses to acquire leadership skills

Ihesiulo Grace 22 April 2018 0

…Holds nursing conference As part of efforts to reposition the nursing profession for more impact in the health sector and the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ,Leadnurse Africa International Foundation, has advised nurses to improve their skills for higher responsibilities in the sector. To achieve this, the foundation in collaboration with

News Nigeria

Lar Foundation Calls On PLSG To Revisit Renaming Of Plateau State University Bokkos To Solomon Lar University

Ihesiulo Grace 21 April 2018 0

The Plateau State Government has been called upon to revisit the naming ‎ of the state university in Bokkos by the past administration to Solomon Daushep Lar University, the late first executive governor of the state. ‎The Jonah Jang administration had in December 2013 renamed the university after Lar at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport […]

Health

OAM Foundation offers scholarship to blind albino undergraduate

Ihesiulo Grace 5 April 2018 0

It was a day of joy for Kalu Victor, a blind albino student of History and Strategic Studies at the University of Lagos, Akoka, when a non-governmental organisation (NGO), Onome Akinlolu Majaro (OAM) Foundation, visited him with an award of scholarship. The scholarship, the Foundation says will cover tuition and accommodation during the four-year programme. […]

Brands and Marketing

MTN Foundation puts smiles on kids’ faces across Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 18 March 2018 0

The MTN Foundation has put a smile on the faces of about 1,500 kids in 36 institutions across the country. Each establishment was gifted foodstuff and baby care products. According to Dennis Okoro, Director, MTN Foundation, “the provision of basic living amenities and consumables to the less privileged is critical to the growth and development […]

News Nigeria

Foundation donates food item, relief materials to less privileges

Ihesiulo Grace 9 January 2018 0

A Nongovernmental organization,(NGO) Zakat and Sadagat foundation, has donated food items, and clothing and relief materials to about 200 less privileges individuals in Oshodi, Ejigbo and Isolo community in Lagos state. President of the foundation, Abideen Nasirudeen in a chat with, The Daily Times, said that the foundation was bothered about the high rate of […]

Features Headlines

Lifetime Achievement Award – Aliko Dangote

Ihesiulo Grace 3 January 2018 0

…A business mogul with passion for jobs creation Alhaji Aliko Dangote, a northerner, precisely from Kano State, was born on April 10, 1957 into a wealthy Muslim family. Aliko Dangote is the founder and president/chief executive of the Dangote Group, the largest conglomerate in West Africa. His eyes for business started right from when he […]

Business

Africa’s development: Foundation, university move to develop skills

Ihesiulo Grace 14 December 2017 0

….To leverage Africa’s transformation Twelve female students sponsored by the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) to study for postgraduate degrees in science and technology at the African University of Science and Technology, Abuja (AUST), are expected to give a shot in the arm of Africa’s drive towards transformation, as they join 86 others to graduate […]

Education

Firm awards scholarship to students

Ihesiulo Grace 13 December 2017 0

Not less than nine students have been awarded scholarship at this year’s Red Star Foundation Scholarship Scheme. New mentors were also appointed to guide the wards. The 14th edition of the scholarship event organised by Red Star Express Plc recently, is a platform for the company to demonstrate its core values in its Corporate Social […]

Education Nigeria

Red Star awards scholarship to students

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2017 0

Not less than nine students have been awarded scholarship at this year’s Red Star Foundation Scholarship Scheme. New mentors were also appointed to guide the wards. The 14th edition of the scholarship event organized by Red Star Express Plc recently, is a platform for the company to demonstrate its core values in its Corporate Social […]

Interviews

After over two years in power, APC should stop blaming PDP for its failures –Martins

Ihesiulo Grace 10 December 2017 0

Chief Kenny Martins was chairman, Police Equipment Foundation, he is worried about the political situation in the country and the fact that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was yet to achieve many of the promises it made to the people while seeking election, yet delight in blaming the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for […]

News Nigeria

NGO partners NAMA, NCAA others on air safety in aviation industry

Ihesiulo Grace 8 December 2017 0

A non- governmental organization,(NGO) African Foundation for peace and Love Initiatives (AFPLI) has partnered with Nigeria Airport Management Authority , Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) with others to hold the 10th edition of the annual National prayer for the safety of

Entertainment Interviews

Images are the most important language of communication-Azu

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2017 0

Azu Nwagbogu is the founder and director of the African Artists’ Foundation (AAF), a non-profit organisation based in Lagos, Nigeria that is dedicated to the promotion and development of contemporary African arts and artists. The collector and curator is also the founder of numerous other projects supporting and celebrating African arts and photography, including the […]

Education Nigeria

First Girls-only science, tech fair debuts in Lagos today

Ihesiulo Grace 8 November 2017 0

The first-ever Girls-only Science and Technology Fair in the country will be staged in Lagos today, November 8, 2017 according to the organisers, the Christopher Kolade Foundation (CKF). The theme of the fair is “SHE 2017 Science & Amp Technology for Girls by Girls”. It will feature exhibitions of SHE Initiative clubs from six public […]

Headlines Health News

Aliko Dangote Foundation pledges US$100 Million to tackle malnutrition in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 7 November 2017 0

The Aliko Dangote Foundation has pledged to invest US$100 Million over a five year period to tackle malnutrition problem in the worst-affected parts of Nigeria to help reduce the prevalence of undernutrition by 60 percent in the most needy areas of the country, specifically the North East and North West. The pledge is a major […]

News

Niger Gov’s wife to conduct free cancer surgery on 500 women

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2017 0

Wife of the Niger state governor Dr. Amina Abubakar has disclosed that her foundation will treat catholic women suffering from cancer free of charge. She made this assurance on Sunday during the harvest and Bazaar sales at the St. Michaels Catholic Cathedral Church, Minna. Represented by Emilly Chidawa, Dr. Amina Sani Bello said the rising […]

Tech

Mbanefo: Growth in hospitality sector soars agribusiness in Nigeria, others

Ihesiulo Grace 27 October 2017 0

The Sally Mbanefo Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, NGO, says it has observed that the growing hospitality sector in Nigeria and other parts of the world has created increased demand in agriculture and agriculture value chain. The Foundation therefore, suggested that the sector, which employs a greater percentage of Nigerians should focus more on the rural […]

Abuja Times

Court remands 2 over alleged armed robbery in Abuja

Ihesiulo Grace 25 October 2017 0

An FCT High Court in Gudu, Abuja, on Monday, ordered that two men, John Tawo, 42, and Ishaku Adoja, 48, arraigned over alleged armed robbery be remanded in Kuje Prisons until November 7, 2017. Tawo and Adoja are facing two-count charge of criminal conspiracy and armed robbery contrary to Section 1 and 6(b) of the […]

Labour

SDG under threat as modern slavery, child labour thrive – ILO

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2017 0

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has raised the alarm over the actualisation of the Sustainable Development Goals, following an alarming figure of 40 million in modern slavery and 152 million children in child labour across the globe. New research developed by the ILO and the Walk Free Foundation, in partnership with the International Organisation for […]

Health

Health foundation task govt on commitment to menstrual hygiene

Ihesiulo Grace 11 October 2017 0

Aids Health Care Foundation (AHF), an NGO, Tuesday in Abuja called on the Federal Government to show commitment to the Nigerian girl-child by investing in their menstrual hygiene. Mr Michael Weinstein, President of the Foundation, made the appeal at the distribution of 330,000 sanitary pads to young girls ahead of the International Day of the […]