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Nigeria Must Secure Citizens Ahead Of 2027 Elections – Idris-Etanami

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The Sustainable Initiative for Nurturing Growth (SING) has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to take immediate action to secure and restore access to communities bedevilled by the heightened insecurity and attacks across the country.   The call was made through a statement issued by the Executive Director of SING, Mercy Ehi Idris-Etanami, on the rising security threats in the North-West, North Central, and parts of the North-East, which are the most fragile areas.   Mrs Idris-Etanami said the situation was capable of truncating the success of the 2027 general election because “armed groups continue to attack communities, displace families, and shut down schools and markets.”   This, according to her, could scare “citizens from their polling units,” and urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to begin early mapping of high-risk areas and put in place necessary safety measures for voter registration and PVC distribution.   Mrs Idris-Etanami als...
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Prioritise Climate Action – Idris-Etanami Tells Nigerians

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The Executive Director of Sustainable Initiative for Nurturing Growth (SING), Mercy Ehi Idris-Etanami, has called on Nigerians to prioritise actions to address and absorb the climate shock that threatens the country’s food security.   This was contained in a statement issued by SING which advocates for “climate adaptation as economic policy, not just environmental policy.”   The statement urged the Federal Government to “fund irrigation, early warning systems, and climate-smart agriculture in the 2026 and 2027 budgets. Mainstream climate risk into every infrastructure project. Adaptation must be planned for now, not after the next disaster.”   The statement also raised a growing concern with the human cost of climate problems such as floods, droughts, and changing rainfall patterns, which are continuously affecting the food security of the nation.   Mrs Idris-Etanami added that “The costs of inaction are clear and measurable. Climate shocks disrupt planting and harve...
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Aliko Dangote Calls For Urgent Government And Private Sector Action To Eliminate Malaria

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Chairman of Nigeria’s National Malaria Elimination Council (NMEC) and United Nations Malaria Ambassador, Aliko Dangote has called on governments and the private sector to urgently scale up coordinated action to eliminate malaria, describing the moment as critical to ending one of the world’s most devastating diseases. Speaking to mark World Malaria Day 2026, Dangote emphasised that while progress against malaria has been significant, it remains uneven, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, which bears more than 90 percent of the global disease burden. Despite significant advances in prevention and treatment, malaria remains one of the world’s deadliest diseases, with sub‑Saharan Africa accounting for more than 90 percent of the global disease burden. The illness continues to disproportionately affect children under five, pregnant women, displaced populations, and underserved communities, placing sustained pressure on health systems and economies. “Progress against malaria is real, but it...
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Fidelity Bank Extends “Give Her Power” Initiative To Ikorodu

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Photo Caption: L-R: Team Lead, CSR, Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; Retail Team Rep., Fidelity Bank Plc, Stanley Ogbuze; Branch Leader, Fidelity Bank Plc, Adeola Odeku Branch, Ifeyinwa Asomugha; Public Sector Team Rep., Nnaemeka Ike; Head, Women Banking, Fidelity Bank Plc, Harriba Harry-Pepple; a beneficiary, Mrs. Akinsanya Abeke; Executive Chairman, Imota LCDA, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele; Executive Chairman, Ikorodu West LCDA, Hon. Sulaimon Kazeem Olanrewaju; and Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government, Prince Adedayo Ladega, during the Fidelity Bank “Give Her Power Initiative” which held in Ikorodu, Lagos recently... Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has extended its flagship women empowerment programme, “Give Her Power”, to Ikorodu, Lagos State, empowering over 30 women with vocational tools to support their businesses and improve household income. The Ikorodu outreach, which marks the third phase of the Initiative’s nationwide rollout, saw the distribution of 12 sewin...
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AUOMMATON Declares War On Fake Auto Parts Endangering Nigerian Lives

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The President of the Amalgamated Union of Motor Mechanics and Technicians of Nigeria, Engr. Dr. Oseni Suleiman, has raised serious concern over the increasing circulation of fake and substandard automobile parts across Nigeria, describing the trend as a major threat to public safety and national development. In a statement made available to newsmen, the union President warned that the unchecked proliferation of counterfeit spare parts is contributing significantly to the rising cases of vehicle breakdowns and road accidents on Nigerian highways. According to him, “The widespread distribution and use of fake auto parts have become a silent killer on our roads. Many unsuspecting Nigerians fall victim to these substandard products, which often fail without warning and put lives at great risk.” Engr. Suleiman noted that the situation is worsened by the activities of unscrupulous dealers who prioritize profit over safety, flooding the market with inferior products that do not meet required ...
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Discipleship: “Walk With The Wise And You Will Become Wise” …Evil Communication Corrupts Good Character …The Holy Spirit Is The Seal Of Redemption -----Dr Chris Okafor

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True Christian living, beyond winning souls, requires nurturing and sustaining new converts in the faith.  This was the central message delivered by the Generational Prophet and Senior Pastor of Grace Nation Global, Dr Chris Okafor, during a teaching on “Understanding the Act of Discipleship.” According to him, soul winning without proper establishment and follow-up defeats its purpose. “The goal is not just conversion but fruitfulness and continuity in Christ,” he emphasized, noting that believers must also understand the conditions that make prayers effective. The Necessity of Discipleship Dr Okafor outlined why discipleship is essential in the Christian journey: New converts require guidance to withstand temptations that could pull them back into their former ways. They must gradually disconnect from relationships and habits that previously weakened their faith. Support systems should be in place to help them navigate personal and spiritual challenges. Consistent follow-up, root...
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Zenith Bank Adds Côte D’Ivoire Office In West Africa Push

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Zenith Bank Plc has announced the opening of its Côte d’Ivoire subsidiary, marking a pivotal achievement in the Group’s Pan-African expansion strategy. The official opening ceremony, scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026, is expected to attract senior government officials and regulators from Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire, continental business leaders, and members of the diplomatic community, highlighting the strategic economic ties and investment opportunities between the two markets. The new subsidiary, licensed in December 2025 by the Ministry of Finance and Budget, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, and regulated by the UMOA Banking Commission, will commence operations from its headquarters at SCI Wall Street, Avenue Noguès, Plateau, Abidjan. The launch represents a strategic move to deepen the Bank’s presence in Francophone West Africa and strengthen financial intermediation within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). Positioned as a gateway for cross-border trade and invest...
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