Every year on March 8th, the world comes together to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), a day dedicated to recognising the achievements of women and advocating for gender equality. It is a time for reflection, celebration, and, most importantly, action. While progress has been made in advancing women’s rights, persistent challenges remain—one of the most…
Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti has alleged that Senate President Godswill Akpabio has maligned, victimized, and denied her legislative privileges due to her refusal to engage in an inappropriate relationship with him. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Friday, Akpoti claimed that Akpabio has persistently made unwelcome advances towards her and has used his…
It is becoming increasingly clear that Nigerians are in an unrelenting season of economic hardship. Just when they struggle to adjust to one price increase, another follows, pushing the cost of living further out of reach. Across multiple sectors, electricity, telecommunications, fuel, transportation, food, and even entertainment, tariff increments are making survival a daily battle…
As the cost of living crisis deepens, Nigerians are yet again faced with another painful increase—this time from MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv and GOtv. The company has announced yet another round of price hikes, set to take effect from March 1, 2025, dealing another blow to households already grappling with economic hardship. In…
Today, 30 eager students from the Rags to Riches Club of Tomadort International School embarked on an exciting educational excursion to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Currency Museum, guided by the BMCCI. It was an eye-opening experience that deepened their understanding of Nigeria’s financial history and the evolution of money. From the moment they…
Yesterday, the Search Inward Social Ambassador (SISA-Sapphire Minna) team held an introspection class, providing an opportunity for members to reflect on their experiences over the past eight months with the SISA CDS group. This session allowed them to evaluate their learning journey, assess the impact of each month’s lectures and outreach activities, and explore how…
The Farid Centre, in collaboration with key stakeholders, has launched The RISE Project, a pioneering initiative aimed at advancing inclusive basic education across Niger State. The project, which stands for Resources, Inclusivity/Integration, Strategic Communications, and Empowerment, is a significant step towards ensuring that every child, regardless of ability, has access to quality education. At the…
For decades, a pervasive myth has endured across many cultures: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are not meant for girls. Deeply entrenched gender biases, societal expectations, and systemic barriers have historically kept women and girls from exploring careers in these fields. However, this narrative is steadily changing, particularly in Africa, where women and girls…
