Pharmaceutical manufacturers must lead reform, not wait for regulators — Chidoka
By Esther Onyegbula Former Minister of Aviation and Chancellor of the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership, Osita Chidoka, has challenged pharmaceutical manufacturers in Nigeria to abandon what he described as an “alibi culture” of excuses and embrace global standards capable of positioning the country as a leading pharmaceutical hub in Africa. Chidoka gave the […]
JAMB holds first national engagement on underage university students
By Gift ChapiOdekina Stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector have commended the Registrar and Chief Executive of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, for convening the first-ever national stakeholder engagement focused on underage students admitted into tertiary institutions. The engagement, organised on Tuesday in Abuja by the JAMB Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG), brought […]
REA, FCMB, others launch $188m to finance 191mw solar capacity
The Green Finance Investment Facility (GFiF), a blended finance platform to mobilise large-scale private and institutional investment into distributed renewable energy infrastructure across Nigeria, has officially launched. The facility, led by Barton Heyman Limited in partnership with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), UK PACT, First City Monument Bank (FCMB), and ARMHIIL, aims to raise $188 […]
Tinubu, Mustapha must be on Ballot for APC to win Kwara in 2027 — Edun
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The National Secretary of the Ilorin Emirate Political Advisory Council (IEPAC), Lt. Col. Abubakar Edun (Rtd), has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) stands a better chance of retaining Kwara State in the 2027 general elections if the duo of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Saliu Mustapha are on the […]
‘An Escape to Paris’: Millions for grabs as entries for The Mega Story Hunt opens
By Prisca Sam-Duru Entries are now open for the Mega Story Hunt, a vibrant new storytelling competition inspired by the acclaimed book “An Escape to Paris”. This exciting initiative encourages interested individuals to get ready to pack memories and unleash their storyteller spirit. Travelers, adventurers, and everyday storytellers from around the world who have travelled […]
FirstBank pledges commitment as 8th OBJ tees off in Abeokuta
By Solomon Nwoke First Bank of Nigeria Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to the annual OBJ Golf Tournament, pledging continuous sponsorship of the event as its eighth edition tees off at the Abeokuta Golf Club. Speaking at a pre-event media briefing in Abeokuta during the week, Adeniran Oladele, Business Manager, Public Sector Directorate of FirstBank, […]
