Family & Kids Notes Ugoma Johnson Urban Living

The danger of parental irresponsibility – How to start uncomfortable conversations with your child

As a social worker, I’ve noticed that youngsters who are left to fend for themselves without parental direction frequently make AVOIDABLE blunders. Many parents avoid having lengthy parent-to-child dialogues, especially when it comes to sexual issues. Most children are left to find answers to the many questions that may be bothering them about sex and Read More…

Business CSR Education

Cakasa Ebenezer Foundation donates school kits to three Lagos schools

Cakasa Ebenezer Foundation (CEF), the CSR arm of Cakasa Nigeria Limited, recently gave school bags, books, and writing tools to three Lagos public elementary schools in Mushin Local Government Area (LGA). The donation was part of Cakasa Ebenezer Foundation’s Kit-a-child campaign. The schools are Oduduwa Pry School, Estate Pry School, and Papa Ajao Pry School. Read More…

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Nigeria Politics

ADC’s Jonathan-Ichaver unveils 48 community projects in Benue

Ier Jonathan-Ichaver, who is running for the House of Representatives seat for Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency in Benue State on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, has started a plan to finish 48 impact projects in 26 communities in her constituency within a year. Ms. Jonathan-Ichaver announced the scheme, titled 48@48, on the occasion of Read More…

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Business Oil & Gas Top Story

OPEC reduces 2022 and 2023 oil demand growth forecasts due to slowing economy

For the fourth time since April, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has lowered its estimate for how much oil the world will need in 2022. This was due to weaker economies, the return of China’s COVID-19 control measures, and high inflation. In a monthly report, OPEC predicted a 2.7% increase in oil demand Read More…

Katsina Nigeria

Motorists grumble as fuel scarcity bites harder in Katsina

Drivers in Katsina State claim that the extreme scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, is having a negative impact on their companies. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) said that the problem was caused by flooding that shut down key roads leading to the country’s northern regions. This caused Read More…

Budget Business Debt Economy Policy Top Story

2023 Appropriation Bill passes second reading as Reps kick against subsidy, debt profile

The House of Representatives passed the 2023 appropriation bill for second reading despite opposition from members about the nation’s high debt level and ongoing fuel subsidy payments. The two problems, according to the House, are the main causes that are harming the country’s economy. The breakdown of the budget was read to the House at Read More…

Housing Infrastructure Nigeria

Fashola presses directors on practical methods of land administration and management

Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), the Minister of Works and Housing, has encouraged Directors of Lands at the Federal and State levels to give answers to problems impeding land management and administration nationally. At the 27th Conference of Directors of Lands in the Federal, States, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), which is taking place in Abuja on Read More…

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Metro Politics Top Story

Lagos 2023: PDP’s gubernatorial candidate reveals strategy as INEC lifts states’ campaign prohibition

Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as “Jandor,” the PDP gubernatorial candidate for Lagos State, released a seven-point plan of action for the state on Wednesday. The programme, tagged “WEALTHY”, comprises Works, Housing & Road Infrastructure; Education; Aquaculture & Ease of Doing Business; Law, Order & Security; Tourism, Transport & Traffic Management; Health & Environment; and Read More…