EMERGE launch game-changer for mining sector devt — Alake
•As SMDF facilitates 1.5mmetric tonnes per-annum aluminium refinery project By Gabriel Ewepu THE Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, yesterday, assured that the launch of the Early-Stage Mineral Exploration and Research Grant Endowment, EMERGE, programme is a game-changer for the nation’s solid minerals sector. Speaking at the launch of EMERGE in Abuja he said […]
Ex Babcock VC, Tayo, channels book launch fund to charity
By Elizabeth Osayande Barely six months after a book launch in his honour, Professor Ademola S. Tayo, Babcock University’s immediate past President/Vice-Chancellor, has pledged the proceeds to fund an educational support initiative for indigent students. The initiative will provide an annual sponsorship for 10 students from Oke-Ila Orangun and 5 others from Inisha both in Osun […]
NRS E-invoicing enforcement to commence as deadline looms
By Moses Nosike Large Nigerian businesses with annual turnover of ₦5 billion and above face enforcement action from July 1, 2026 under the Nigeria Revenue Service’s e-invoicing mandate, with penalties applying to every invoice not transmitted through the Merchant Buyer Solution (MBS) platform from that date. Speaking at a virtual media parley recently, Country Director, […]
UN Tourism admits Eko Tourism Foundation, boosting Lagos’ global tourism ambitions
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The quest to position Lagos and Nigeria as major players in the global tourism industry received a significant boost on Thursday as the Eko Tourism Foundation,ETF, secured admission into the United Nations Tourism Organization,UN Tourism, as an Affiliate Member. The landmark recognition, granted during the 126th Session of the Executive Council […]
CDA backs Senate probe of SEDC over ₦16.6bn budget allegations
By Chinonso Alozie The Centre for Democratic Accountability (CDA), a diaspora-led organisation, has backed the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) over its ongoing probe into the commission’s ₦16.6 billion budget and financial activities. The Director-General of the CDA, Hon. Ejike Ikezuagu, stated this in a statement issued to journalists in Owerri […]
Gridiron GEMS targets 1,500 girls with mentorship, menstrual health support
By Juliet Umeh Gridiron GEMS, the girls’ empowerment initiative of the Nigeria American Football Association, NAFA, has launched a nationwide mentorship and menstrual health programme aimed at empowering 1,500 girls through leadership development, sports and access to menstrual hygiene support. The initiative, unveiled in Lagos, combines a Cluster Mentorship Programme with a PadForHer Drive to […]
