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Travel agents to address industry challenges today

09.04.2025

The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies is set to discuss specific industry-based challenges believed to be confronting the downstream part of the aviation sector and the industry at large. The agents who recently joined the United Federation of Travel Agents’ Associations will discuss the challenges at the UFTAA’s Annual General Meeting scheduled to be...

ILO rallies global support for disability-inclusive workplaces

09.04.2025

The International Labour Organisation has renewed its call for stronger global efforts to ensure disability inclusion in the labour market, urging coordinated action from governments, employers, and civil society to guarantee equal opportunities and decent work for persons with disabilities. Speaking at the Global Disability Summit held from April 2-3, 2025, ILO’s Deputy Director-General Celeste...

Africa Prudential shareholders approve N1.2bn dividend

09.04.2025

Africa Prudential Plc’s shareholders have approved a dividend of N1.2bn at its 12th Annual General Meeting on Monday, representing a payout of 60 kobo per share. They also approved increasing the company’s share capital from N1bn to N2bn by creating an additional two billion ordinary shares of 50k each and a bonus share issue based...

Nigerians bag top honours at Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards

09.04.2025

Nigerian journalists have once again demonstrated their excellence on the continental stage, getting to recognitions at the 10th edition of the prestigious Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards. The ceremony, hosted by Continental Reinsurance Plc took place in Cape Town, South Africa and coincided with the company’s 10th CEO Summit. The Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards marked a...

Nasara Foundation marks anniversary, unveils transformative magazine

09.04.2025

The Nasara Women Development Foundation celebrated its third anniversary with the launch of The Nasara Chronicle, a new magazine aimed at showcasing the foundation’s accomplishments and fostering stronger connections with stakeholders and beneficiaries. The grand celebration took place at the Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. The foundation, widely known for its...

Champion Breweries posts N21bn revenue

09.04.2025

The Management of Champion Breweries Plc in Uyo Akwa Ibom has expressed satisfaction with the company’s performance in 2024, disclosing that N21bn revenue was realised during the year. The company’s Managing Director, Dr Inalegwu Adoga, stated this while speaking with journalists shortly after a consumer engagement event tagged ‘Drink & Win,’ held at Bae Arena...

UNIOSUN ex-DVC gets fellowship in UK varsity

09.04.2025

Immediate-past Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic, Research, Innovation, and Partnerships), Prof. Anthony Kola-Olusanya, has been awarded a prestigious Visiting Fellowship at the University of Warwick, United Kingdom. In a statement released on the varsity’s website, the university’s public relations officer Ademola Adesoji said that Kola-Olusanya had been selected to participate in Warwick’s Institute for Advanced Study (IAS)...

Nigeria moves to unlock climate fund, spur green investment

09.04.2025

In a bold step to integrate sustainability into Nigeria’s economic framework, the Federal Government has committed to fully operationalising the Climate Change Fund—a pivotal financial vehicle aimed at advancing the country’s green transition and climate resilience goals. This commitment was made by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, during...

CIPM inducts 188, urges public service HR excellence

09.04.2025

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria has announced that it has successfully inducted a total of 188 new members through its Executive and Practitioners’ Routes, reaffirming its commitment to excellence in Public Service HR Management. The 62nd CIPM Induction Ceremony, themed ‘Creating Excellent Employee Experience in Public Service’, was held recently in Osogbo,...

BPP seeks more transparency to combat procurement fraud

09.04.2025

The Bureau of Public Procurement has stepped up efforts to enhance transparency in public procurement to tackle fraud. The agency announced that it would now take control of the selection process for monitors overseeing procurement activities within ministries, departments and agencies. The Director-General of the BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, disclosed this on Tuesday at the...