March 2026 – Page 188

Maltina partners STEM Africa Fest for school tour

11.03.2026

Maltina has launched a nationwide Nourishment Tour aimed at reaching one million students across Nigeria as part of activities marking the brand’s 50th anniversary. The first phase of the initiative began on February 9, 2026, with visits to schools in Lagos, while subsequent phases will extend the programme to other parts of the country. According...

NAWOJ Urges Nass, N’Central Govs To Fast-Track Special Seats Bill

11.03.2026

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Zone D (North Central) has called on the National Assembly, governors of the six North Central states, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to urgently support and fast-track the passage of the Special Seats bill aimed at increasing women’s representation in governance. The call was...

ICPC Gets Court Order To Detain El-Rufai For Additional 14 Days

11.03.2026

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured a court order to extend the detention of former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, for another 14 days. This order gives the anti-graft agency ample time to finalise its investigation into allegations against the former governor, which has now deepened as...

Caverton Helicopters Hosts Army War College Delegation

11.03.2026

Caverton Offshore Support Group on Tuesday hosted participants of Course 10, 2026 of the Army War College Nigeria, reaffirming its commitment to operational excellence and capacity building across key sectors of the country’s economy. The delegation, which included senior military officers from South Africa and Cameroon, visited the company’s aviation facilities near the international wing...

UNILORIN VC Seeks Stronger Partnership With Media

11.03.2026

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, has called for sustained collaboration between the institution and the media, describing journalists as vital partners in projecting the university’s achievements and strengthening its reputation. Egbewole made this call on Tuesday evening while hosting members of the press and other stakeholders to...

Matawalle Welcomes Gov Lawal To APC, Calls For Unity Against Insecurity

11.03.2026

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has welcomed Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, into the All Progressives Congress (APC). Matawalle described the development as a significant moment for Zamfara and Nigeria’s political scene. He said the entry of Governor Lawal into the APC is an opportunity for unity and collective action to tackle...

Mikano Motors & Autochek Offer Vehicle Financing in Nigeria

11.03.2026

Mikano Motors has partnered with Autochek Africa to provide structured vehicle financing and digital access for prospective car buyers in a move aimed at expanding access to brand-new vehicles in Nigeria. The collaboration seeks to remove barriers in Nigeria’s automotive market by providing access to financing. The partnership was unveiled during a press conference at...

Lagos, MRH Collective Train Health Educators To Strengthen Community Engagement

11.03.2026

The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, in conjunction with Maternal and Reproductive Health Collective (MRH Collective), has organised a two-day capacity-building workshop for health educators across the state as part of efforts to strengthen community engagement, improve health literacy, and increase the utilisation of primary healthcare services, particularly in maternal and reproductive health. The...

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Union Bank empowers disabled women with mentorship

11.03.2026

Union Bank of Nigeria has officially launched its ‘Give to Gain’ campaign, a strategic initiative dedicated to advancing gender equity by providing targeted support for women living with disabilities and those raising children with disabilities, in a move to mark International Women’s Month 2026. The campaign, titled ‘Give to Gain: Creating Pathways for Inclusion and...

Adeleke Tackles APC Over Alleged N300bn Loan Plan

11.03.2026

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke yesterday dismissed the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s allegation that his government is planning to secure a N300 billion loan using the 30 local government areas as collateral. In a statement, the APC claimed that the state government met with council bosses at the State Secretariat in Abere, where the alleged...