Visible Articles 5 10 15
The sad truth about power sector under Buhari

The sad truth about power sector under Buhari

“Generation plummets to 1,393MW”.  The report went on to state that “Checks by VANGUARD showed that, as at 5pm yesterday, national grid supply was just 1,393 megawatts with only nine plants generating to the grid.” This is happening almost seven years after Buhari pronounced 4,000MW “unacceptable”.

The Kclaut delights fans with the release of ‘Night Night’ single

The Kclaut delights fans with the release of ‘Night Night’ single

The wait is now over as Nigerian versatile artiste and songwriter, who is famous as The Kclaut, has released his much anticipated single, ‘Night Night’. The song has been the talk of the town for weeks with fans urging the budding singer to make true his claim of giving them another melodious tune. As soon […]

Regulators tasked on effective enforcement of mobile money frameworks

Regulators tasked on effective enforcement of mobile money frameworks

By Juliet Umeh The Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria, AMMBAN, has called on licensed operators to effectively implement operational guidelines in the industry. The association made the call at a press briefing in Lagos, while noting that effective implementation of the framework will check any irregularity in the industry. National President, […]

Youth empowerment: Buhari’s aide visits SAIL in Lagos

Youth empowerment: Buhari’s aide visits SAIL in Lagos

.Charges participants on maximization of opportunity  By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Sustainable Development Goals, Mrs Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has urged beneficiaries of Senator Tokunbo Abiru Innovation Lab, SAIL, in Lagos to make positive use of the opportunity in improving their socio-economic lives. Orelope-Adefulire, gave the charge on Monday, when he visited SAIL, […]

Nigeria, others have not fared well in attaining SDGs — UNIDO

Nigeria, others have not fared well in attaining SDGs — UNIDO

The Director General, United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, UNIDO, Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, has said that Nigeria, including other African countries, have not fared well in the attainment of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs.

APC, Edo govt trade words over infrastructure

APC, Edo govt trade words over infrastructure

By Ozioruva Aliu, Benin THE Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday, alleged that things have fallen apart in the state, saying every sector, from education to health, infrastructure, security and others have broken down. Addressing newsmen at the party secretariat in Benin City, state Chairman of APC, Col David Imuse (retd) […]

NASME, others push advocacy for women entrepreneurs

NASME, others push advocacy for women entrepreneurs

In commemoration of International Women’s Day, IWD, the Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, NASME, along with major industry stakeholders have advocated for more opportunities for women entrepreneurs to thrive in the country. 

Group Condemns Akeredolu’s alleged imposition of candidate on Party

Group Condemns Akeredolu’s alleged imposition of candidate on Party

The APC Integrity Group, Ondo State Chapter has condemned an alleged move by the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.SAN to impose his preferred candidate for positions within the party. This was made through a press statement issued by the Coordinator of the Group, Mr. Obakunle Isijola on the 20th of March, 2022. Reconciliation flop […]

Oyetola didn’t access any loan since 2018 — Govt 

Oyetola didn’t access any loan since 2018 — Govt 

By Shina Abubakar  Osun State government, Sunday, disclosed that the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has not accessed any credit facility, since assumption of office in 2018. Former commissioner for Finance under Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola’s administration, Mr. Wale Bolorunduro, had said that the state’s negative Federal allocation for February was due to a fresh loan facility […]

Will the 2022 census complicate 2023 general election?

Will the 2022 census complicate 2023 general election?

By Isiaka Yahaya Part from perceived huge burden on the national economy and escalating insecurity situation, another reason that has been flaunted against the conduct of the 2022 population and housing census is its proximity to the 2023 general election, slated for February and March 2023. The secondary use of census figures for political representation […]

IFD: A heart for our forests

IFD: A heart for our forests

TO any committed environmentalist, the waterfronts of Makoko, Ebute Metta Lagos, presents a heart-rending eyesore. Hundreds of thousands of logs floated in from the coastal mangrove and evergreen forests cover the surface of the Lagos Lagoon. This has been the case for decades. It is one grim evidence of the mindless man-made deforestation and desertification […]