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Skyewise Foundation Empowers 2,000 FCT Students Through Back-to-school Project - Education

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  In a remarkable show of community impact, the Skyewise Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, has extended its educational support to students of Government Secondary School, Gosa, a community along Airport Road, Lugbe, in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), through its Back-to-School Project. The initiative directly benefited over 2,000 students from JSS 1 to JSS 3, who received essential learning materials, including exercise books, pens, rulers and erasers, to support their studies and encourage effective learning. Speaking on the significance of the project, the Founder of the Skyewise Foundation and CEO of Skyewise Group, Dr. Elvis Abuyere, said his personal experience of growing up without a silver spoon inspired his commitment to giving back to society. According to him, the initiative was not merely about distributing educational materials but also about encouraging young people to believe in themselves and their dreams. “This project is more than just a distri...

Peter Obi Receives ₦4M Table Ticket For Vintage With Gana Comedy Show - Celebrities

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  Peter Obi Receives N4m Table Ticket, Confirms Attendance at Vintage With Gana Comedy Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKIHDMDdZB8 Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Peter Obi, has confirmed his attendance at the forthcoming 2026 edition of the popular Abuja comedy and entertainment show, Vintage With Gana, after receiving a premium table ticket worth N4 million from the organisers, ABUJAPRESS reports. The former Anambra State governor was presented with the Premium Table ticket as part of preparations for the much-anticipated entertainment event, which is scheduled to take place at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton Abuja. Obi, according to the organisers, expressed support for the initiative and encouraged Nigerians, particularly young people, to continue to embrace talent, creativity and enterprise. The former governor also promised to be physically present at the event, signalling his support for the creative industry and the efforts of...

FG Pays ₦18Bn Severance Benefits To Ex-Nigeria Airways Workers - Politics

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Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, said the payment was part of the government’s commitment to addressing legitimate outstanding obligations owed to Nigerians. The Federal Government says it has commenced the payment of ₦18 billion in outstanding severance benefits to 2,100 former workers of the defunct Nigeria Airways Limited, more than two decades after the national carrier was liquidated. The Federal Ministry of Finance disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying payments had been concluded for 2,100 beneficiaries across Batches 1 to 7, while another 600 beneficiaries under Batches 8 and 9 are being finalised for payment in the coming days. The development follows President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the settlement of outstanding severance obligations owed to former Nigeria Airways workers. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, said the payment was part of the government’s commitment to addressing l...

Dr. Omoaefe Ejere Emerges President Of 36 Pals Development Initiatives In Abuja - Nairaland General

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  Dr. Omoaefe Ejere Emerges President of 36 Pals Development Initiatives in Abuja ...._Pledges Service-Driven Leadership in acceptance speech_ Abuja, Nigeria — Dr. Omoaefe Ejere has been elected President of the 36 Pals Development Initiatives, an Abuja-based social club made up of a group of friends, ABUJAPRESS reports. The election was held some days ago. He formally took over the mantle of leadership on September 15, 2026, during a swearing-in ceremony. He received his Certificate and Oath of Office alongside other newly elected executive members. Dr. Ejere is a hospitality practitioner. He is the Chief Operating Officer of Cubana and Managing Director of Harvard Restaurant. In his acceptance speech, he thanked Almighty God and every member who participated in the electoral process for entrusting him with the mandate. He said he was not there to rule 36 Pals but to serve it. The office of President, he added, is a position of responsibility, not privilege. He said his administr...

Promiseland Terminates Tonto Dikeh’s Brand Ambassadorial Contract - Celebrities

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  Promiseland Innovation Terminates Tonto Dikeh’s Brand Ambassadorial Agreement Promise Land Innovation Limited, owners of the WEALTH App, has terminated its brand ambassadorial agreement with actress Tonto Charity Dikeh with immediate effect, ABUJAPRESS reports. The company announced the termination in a statement signed by its Executive Director, Mrs. Gift Emmanuel, and dated September 15, 2026. According to the company, the decision followed a review of Dike’s performance under the agreement, which it said showed that her contractual obligations and promotional objectives had not been satisfactorily fulfilled. It further disclosed that Tonto Dikeh failed to attend a performance review meeting scheduled for September 7, which was intended to provide an opportunity to address outstanding obligations and discuss way forward. “Consequently, the company has exercised its contractual right to bring the Brand Ambassadorship Agreement to an end with immediate effect,” the statement said...