By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Caleb University Imota, Lagos, has announced the appointment of Prof. Olalekan Asikhia, as the new Vice-Chancellor. He succeeds Prof. Nosa Owens-Ibie, who recently completed his two terms in office. Prof. Asikhia, a globally recognised scholar and Professor of Business Administration, brings over three decades of experience as an academic, researcher, institutional […]

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa In this interview, Mckinsey Partner Lagos, Mayowa Kuyoro, discusses key findings and local implications of McKinsey & Company’s “Women in the Workplace” report, which focuses on Kenya, Nigeria, and India. The report focuses on low-entry level representation for women in Nigeria limiting representation at subsequent levels of seniority, addressing Nigeria’s representation gap […]

Rising from an emergency general meeting held Wednesday at its hall in Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, leading motor parts trading group in Africa, the Auto Spare Parts & Machinery Dealers Association (ASPMDA) has passed a resolution that going forward, any member found dealing on adulterated engine oil or any spare parts shall forfeit his […]

The organisers of the planned World Orisha Congress (WOOCON) have disclosed that there are plans to build a Congress Arena for Orisha devotees to be called “WOOCON CITY’. Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), Otunba Biodun Ajiboye who is also Secretary of WOOCON made this known at a press briefing, organised […]

…as Yahaya becomes 61st president By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN yesterday, said it is embarking on a bold and forward-looking journey to fully digitise its examination process. Meanwhile, the Institute has sworn in Haruna Yahaya, as its 61st President at an investiture ceremony held at the ICAN Head Office […]

In a major gesture of goodwill ahead of the Eid al-Adha celebrations,the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has donated 3,000 rams to communities across Zamfara State. The donation, announced on Tuesday, aims to support families and promote social unity during the Islamic festival, which is traditionally marked by the ritual slaughter […]

…Advocates people-centred policies for sustainable future By Emem Idio, Yenagoa The Academic Associates PeaceWorks, AAPW, says its stand in solidarity with global efforts to combat plastic pollution, one of the most pressing environmental threats facing humanity. Senior Communications Officer, AAPW, Success Nwanedo, in a statement to commemorate this years World Environment Day, said the 2025 […]

…as Akingbade emerges HFN’s new Executive Secretary By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – Stakeholders at the 2025 Healthcare Leadership Conference, hosted by the Healthcare Federation of Nigeria, HFN, have called for public-private integration to be elevated from an ad hoc approach to a national policy priority—framing it as essential to achieving health sovereignty amid shrinking donor […]

The Senator, representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, Shuaib Salisu, has said that the President Bola Tinubu’s economy reform policies have started yielding positive results.

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) and News Central Television have commenced a strategic media partnership for  coverage and outreach of the upcoming Nigerian Economic Summit 2025.  This collaboration aims to enhance public engagement and promote informed dialogue on Nigeria’s economic development during this landmark event. The partnership was cemented during a recent meeting between the […]