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By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA, October 16, 2026 — Dr. Scott Aigbovia, President of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Edo State chapter, has commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for what he described as remarkable strides in infrastructure development and workers’ welfare, declaring that Edo State is witnessing an unprecedented wave of developmental activities across its local government areas. Aigbovia made the remarks during the ongoing three-day 2026 Annual National Summit of the Association of Chairmen of Local Government Service Commissions of Nigeria in Abuja, themed “Future of Nigeria Democracy: Electoral Integrity and Grassroots Governance.” He described the summit as timely and impactful, particularly as the country approaches the 2027 general elections, noting that the deliberations were equipping grassroots workers with a better understanding of their civic responsibilities and electoral obligations. “The local government is the closest tier of...

 By Genesis Ogiri  ABUJA - Global Diplomacy Impact (GDI), an international diplomacy and leadership training academy, is set to graduate its inaugural cohort of students tomorrow, October 17, 2026, as the institution advances its commitment to developing emerging leaders for meaningful engagement in global affairs. The founder of GDI, Ambassador Favour Nso Chinyere, disclosed this to Newsway Reporters, describing the forthcoming graduation as an important milestone in the academy's mission to equip aspiring diplomats, young leaders and professionals with the requisite knowledge and skills for effective participation in international relations and diplomacy. According to Nso Chinyere, GDI is dedicated to providing practical training in diplomacy, international relations, leadership, negotiation, peacebuilding and sustainable development, with the objective of preparing participants to contribute meaningfully to their communities, nations and the international commu...

  By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — Chief Ambassador (Dr.) Mrs. Princess Kate Opara-Ekeh, Grand Patroness of the Tinubu Support Group and the Office of the National Grassroots Mobilisation for President Tinubu 2027, has called on Nigerian women to intensify grassroots mobilisation in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Opara-Ekeh made the call in Abuja during the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, where she urged women and other political stakeholders to strengthen their engagement with communities and communicate the policies and programmes of the Tinubu administration to the electorate. She identified the removal of the petrol subsidy, road infrastructure development, the student loan scheme and other infrastructure projects as notable areas of the administration’s policy agenda, urging supporters to highlight these initiatives in their engagements with Nigerians ahead of the fort...

By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA — Mrs. Stella Gana, Deputy Director in the Currency Operations and Branch Management Department of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has been conferred with a Fellowship Award by the Institute of Corporate Administration (ICAD) in recognition of her professional contributions, dedication to public service and commitment to administrative excellence. The fellowship was conferred on Saturday at Green Minds Hotel, Abuja, during a professional conference organised by the institute to bring together administrators and other stakeholders to deliberate on strategic leadership, institutional efficiency and capacity development amid prevailing economic challenges. The conferment followed an evaluation by the institute’s membership council, which recognises professionals who have distinguished themselves through their commitment to professionalism, administrative competence, effective service delivery and exemplary performance in their respective fields. The r...

 By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA - The Nikki Udezue Foundation (NUF) has reaffirmed its commitment to adolescent health and youth empowerment, reflecting on its 2025 Pad a Girl Child initiative, which combined menstrual hygiene education, sanitary pad distribution and personal hygiene awareness to promote the health, confidence and dignity of schoolchildren. The outreach, organised as part of the foundation’s Founder’s Day activities, underscored its commitment to translating humanitarian ideals into practical interventions that address the health and developmental needs of young people. The initiative reflected the enduring vision of the foundation’s founder, Mrs. Nikki Udezue, who has established a tradition of dedicating her birthday to humanitarian service and community impact. Through the programme, the foundation sought to equip adolescents with essential health information, promote responsible hygiene practices and foster an environment where young people could dis...

 By Genesis Ogiri  ABUJA - Experts in corporate administration and professional development have called for increased investment in capacity building, strategic competencies and value creation as critical pathways to strengthening Nigeria’s economic productivity and resilience amid prevailing economic challenges. The call was made at the 2026 Administrative Professionals Conference of the Institute of Corporate Administration (ICAD), held at Green Minds Hotel, Abuja, where participants examined the competencies required to improve institutional performance and sustain professional relevance in a difficult economic environment. The conference, themed “Developing Strategic Competencies for Excelling in a Depressed Economy,” brought together administrative professionals, corporate executives and other stakeholders to deliberate on strategies for enhancing productivity, promoting innovation and strengthening organisational effectiveness. Delivering the keynote address...