‘Aviation growth in Africa stifled by policy, poor economics’
By Dickson Omobola Chief Executive Officer of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa, AASA, Aaron Munetsi, has expressed concern over the state of aviation in Africa, saying despite the continent’s vast population and landmass, its contribution to global aviation remains marginal. Munetsi fingered regulatory bottlenecks and weak economic fundamentals as major factors responsible for Africa’s underperforming aviation […]
2027: Endorsement spree as Patani, Bomadi constituents endorse Mutu’s continuity
…Pass vote of confidence in Oborevwori, Tinubu’s administrations By Chancel Bomadi Sunday PATANI—The Patani/Bomadi constituents have openly endorsed the continuity of the serving lawmaker representing Bomadi/Patani Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Nicholas Ebomo Mutu, for the 2027 general elections. The constituents also endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori, Hon. Kenneth Oboro […]
FG unveils sweeping E-Pharmacy regulations to safeguard Nigerians
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja In a decisive move to sanitize Nigeria’s fast-growing digital health space, the Federal Government on Friday unveiled the Electronic Pharmacy (E-Pharmacy) Regulations, 2026, drawing a clear line against unregulated online drug sales and substandard medicines. Launching the landmark framework in Abuja, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad […]
Minister Matawalle deepens grassroots consolidation for President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid in Kano
In the political theatre of Nigeria’s North-West, where allegiances shift like desert winds and influence is measured by the depth of grassroots penetration, Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has emerged as a central architect in the ongoing consolidation of support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s anticipated re-election bid in 2027. In the […]
SGU trains African students to bridge 10m health worker gap
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja As the world marks World Health Day, fresh concerns have emerged over a looming global health workforce crisis, with projections indicating a shortfall of nearly 10 million health workers by 2030,hitting Africa the hardest. Amid this alarming reality, St. George’s University, SGU School of Medicine in Grenada is stepping up efforts […]
LASU matriculates new intakes for Sandwich Degree Programme
…promises quality teaching By Adesina WahabThe Directorate of Sandwich Degree Programme of the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo, has held orientation and matriculation ceremonies for new intakes for the 2025 Modular Year.Speaking on the occasion, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, gave the students the assurance that the students would benefit from the quality staff […]
IST Row: Tinubu acted within law — Group
The intervention comes as criticism mounts over the legality of the appointment, with claims it breached the Investment and Securities Act 2025.
Expert describes ₦206bn NELFUND intervention as strategic economic step
By Adesina Wahab A financial expert, Tunde Alao-Olaifa, has described Nigeria’s student loan scheme as a “financial time machine,” noting that the Nigerian Education Loan Fund has evolved into a ₦200 billion stimulus reshaping access to education and injecting liquidity into the economy.Alao-Olaifa, who is the Group Chief Financial Officer and Head of Strategy/Principal Investment […]
Motul by CFAO storms Ibadan with new Energyswitch Mega station
•Brings genuine lubes closer to the people By Theodore Opara Motul, a global leader in high-performance lubricants distributed by CFAO Mobility, has strengthened its footprint in Nigeria with the successful commissioning of the Energy Switch Mega Station, Boluwaji, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The newly opened station, supported and visibly branded by Motul by CFAO, is […]
Ondo Amotekun arrests 164 suspects, intercepts 144 hidden in trailer during operation
By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, have arrested 164 suspects during a week-long statewide clearance operation and intercepted 144 persons allegedly concealed in a trailer. The Commander of the Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, said the operation covered multiple criminal activities, including suspected kidnapping, robbery, rape, […]
Ndokwa West Council reaffirms commitment to inclusive Devet amid ongoing projects
Ndokwa West Local Government Area in Delta State has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive development, as the administration of Chairman, Chief Obi Nzete, records progress across key sectors in the council.
