TETFund challenges Nigerian scientists to develop local Lassa fever vaccine
….As study reveals alarming death tollBy Joseph Erunke Abuja—The Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, has challenged Nigerian scientists to accelerate efforts toward developing the country’s first indigenous Lassa fever vaccine, following fresh findings that the deadly disease kills between 5,000 and 10,000 Nigerians every year. Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, who threw the challenge […]
Ondo women, youths storm Odigbo, demand APC declare Fajemirokun-Ajayi winner of Reps Primary
By Omeiza Ajayi Hundreds of women and youths of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday took to the streets of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, demanding that the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) declare Simisola Fajemirokun-Ajayi as the authentic winner of the House of Representatives primary for the Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo/Odigbo Federal Constituency. The […]
Firm tops 4,000 off-market listings in first month
Business acquisition platform BusinessLocating.com has announced that it surpassed 4,000 exclusive off-market business listings within its first 30 days of operation, highlighting growing demand for confidential business sale transactions. The members-only acquisition marketplace said it added between 20 and 100 new business opportunities daily during the period, attributing the growth to direct seller outreach, proprietary […]
Nigerian-founded Houston Beauty Salon creates 200 jobs in two years — Jalia Nassolo
HOUSTON, TEXAS — A Houston-based luxury beauty salon founded by Nigerian entrepreneur Jalia Nassolo has created approximately 200 jobs within two years of its establishment. Nassolo, founder and Chief Executive Officer of America’s Express Braiders LLC, which operates as Jalia Walda Salon, disclosed this in a statement highlighting the company’s growth and impact on workforce […]
Olaopa tasks NIPR on development communication
The Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has urged members of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations ( NIPR) to give attention to development communication to fix the country. Olaopa made the call on Tuesday in Abuja during a meeting of public relations experts under the auspices of the Professional Platform of […]
Akanbi bows out as Nigerian Tyre Marketers celebrate his achievements
By Theodore Opara After twenty years of meritorious service as President of the Association of Nigeria Tyre Marketers, and pioneer Chief Executive officer of Africa Tyre Village, Alhaji Issa Mohammed Akanbi on Thursday, bowed out of office in a glamorous ceremony attended by many stakeholders from the market sector, Trade Fair Complex Community, and within […]
Retirement not end of relevance, IGP Disu tells police officers
Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, yesterday, urged serving police officers to begin preparing early for life after retirement, declaring that retirement should not be viewed as the end of relevance but the beginning of another phase of productive service to society.
The CPC at 105: Staying true to its founding mission, opening a new chapter in China-Nigeria friendship
By Ambassador Yu Dunhai July 1, 2026 marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Under the Party’s strong leadership, China has achieved the twin miracles of rapid economic growth and long-term social stability. In just a few decades, it has accomplished a development transformation unprecedented in human history, […]
PAVE launches 30-day advocacy against insecurity, abductions
By Evelyn Usman The Partnership Against Violent Extremism Network (PAVE) has launched a 30-day national civic advocacy campaign aimed at mobilising Nigerians to demand urgent action against insecurity, abductions and violent extremism, while advocating safeguards in the proposed establishment of state police. The campaign, which commenced today, July 1, 2026, and will run until July […]
PBAT Mandate Elders Forum backs APC NWC over revised Ondo NASS list
By Dayo Johnson, Akure The PBAT Mandate Elders Forum in Ondo State has backed the revised National Assembly candidates’ list released by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the move demonstrates that the party is governed by its constitution rather than personal interests. Chairman of the forum, Hon. Demola […]
France through to World Cup last 16 with 3-0 Sweden win
Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Michael Olise was in scintillating form as France beat Sweden 3-0 at the World Cup on Tuesday and set up a last-16 clash with Paraguay.
