Jason Oghenejobo has revealed that the best part of his university experience was his friendship with others as well as his relationship. According to the University of Benin graduate, the best investments are in relationship and friendship, adding that it was a remarkable aspect that stood out during his day’s in the higher institution. He […]

By Dora Chukwudi Chinwendu Ubani discusses her mission to strengthen workplace safety in Nigeria’s high-risk sectors. From reducing incidents by 40% to improving contractor compliance and leading ISO 14001 readiness, she emphasizes practical training, global standards, and safety as a nation-building tool. Excerpts Ms. Ubani, you’ve been recognized as a driving force behind safety reform […]

The Nasarawa State Government has confirmed two cases of Lassa fever since the beginning of the dry season in the state. Dr Janet Angbazo, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health made the disclosure at a news conference in Lafia on Friday. Angbazo said that the two infected persons were receiving treatment in medical facilities at the […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday said that the use of Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) for accreditation during elections has come to stay. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Festus Okoye, said this at the one-day Implementation meeting for the FCT Area Council Election on Friday in […]

The National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Iyorchia Ayu, says the new National Working Committee (NWC) of the party will be guided by consultation, teamwork, internal democracy and national interest. Ayu stated this in his address at the inauguration of the NWC in Abuja on Friday, assuring that the new team would strengthen the party’s […]

A Federal High Court, Abuja, has threatened to grant an Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) suit, seeking an order to freeze the Adamawa State Government’s salary accounts over inability to pay back N84 million loan six years after borrowing. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling, gave the state government until Jan. 11, 2022, to […]

The Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji has congratulated the Abia State Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Chief John Okiyi Kalu on his conferment with the chieftaincy title, Nwandugbom Abiriba by the Enachioken-in-Council, tomorrow, Saturday, 11th December, 2021. The Speaker who described Chief John Okiyi Kalu as “one of […]

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has admonished students across the state to stop bullying and engaging in cultism. Sanwo-Olu gave the admonition on Friday, during the inauguration of projects at Lagos Model College, Igbokuta in Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA) The projects inaugurated included a 182-bed hostel for the junior girls and a 12-classroom blocks. […]

By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Muhammad Abubakar, has maintained that the Federal Government’s National Livestock Transformation Plan, NLTP, is set to close dairy importation gap. Abubakar stated this at a virtual meeting 36 State Commissioners of Agriculture and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, along with other stakeholders […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Government has shut 34 medicine outlets in the state over non-compliance to regulatory standards. The outlets were shut in areas such as: Shomolu, Bariga, Gbagada and Ifako areas of Shomolu and Kosofe Local Government Areas as well as Bale and Savage Streets in Orile Iganmu Local Council Development Area, LCDA, of […]

By Peter Egwuatu There are feelers that Mr Femi Otedola, may have acquired additional shares of First Bank Nigeria, FBN Holding Plc, from the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX this week to increase his stake in the bank. Market operators say that he has the right to buy more shares from the secondary market if available […]

Meta today released its ‘2021 Africa Year in Review’, an infographic capturing some of the company’s significant investments and initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa this year – focused on driving innovation, connecting communities, helping businesses to grow and supporting the tech and creator ecosystem. The infographic highlights key Meta successes and milestones across the region, whilst […]

. By Bashir Bello, KANO The Speaker, Kano State House of Assembly, Engr. Hamisu Chidari has on Friday vowed that the assembly would ensure speedy passage of the free maternal and child healthcare bill into law upon transmission to the assembly. Chidari stated this during a 2-day legislative retreat on free maternal and child healthcare […]

In a bid to ensure emergency medical services reach rural communities, Osun State Government has inaugurated tricycle ambulances and Ileri-Oluwa basic medical emergency pack.

Justice A. Onibokun on Friday withdraw from a matter concerning the vacant stool of Akirun of Ikirun following a letter of protest authored by the defendants’ counsel.