Oyebanji rallies support for Omidiran’s FCC reform agenda
By Henry Obetta The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission, FCC, Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, on Tuesday insisted that the Commission must reposition itself as a more responsive, transparent and innovative institution capable of strengthening national cohesion and restoring public confidence through the effective implementation of the Federal Character Principle. Spokesperson of the FCC, Mr […]
NAMA Alerts FG: Pair 2026 auto tariff reforms with industrial safeguards to protect local investment
By Theodore Opara The Nigerian Automotive Manufacturers Association, NAMA has called on the Federal Government to pair its 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures with a comprehensive industrial support framework, cautioning that the country’s automotive manufacturing sector could face avoidable setbacks if tariff liberalisation runs ahead of the safeguards local assembly depends on. In a position paper […]
Banks can unlock millions of borrowers using AI, alternative data — Mathesis CEO
By Juliet Umeh Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mathesis Analytics, Winston Osuchukwu, has said Nigerian banks can unlock millions of new borrowers by embracing artificial intelligence, AI, and alternative data to assess the creditworthiness of individuals currently excluded by conventional lending models. Osuchukwu argued that millions of Nigerians operating in the informal economy have […]
Ikoyi Rotary Club begins screening of 50,000 Lagos pupils for vision, hearing defects
By Esther Onyegbula The Rotary Club of Ikoyi, in collaboration with Rotary International District 9112 and its local and international partners, on Monday launched a large-scale vision and hearing screening programme aimed at detecting and treating preventable impairments among 50,000 public primary school pupils across Lagos State. The humanitarian intervention, flagged off at Obalende Primary […]
Okowa : Fine wine @67
By Tony Ugbejie The personality of His Excellency, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, former Delta state Governor, from his early days has not changed. In politics and as a private citizen he is a meek and loyal person, however what has really distinguished him from the pack is his deep intellect and his capacity to put in […]
Tinubu breaks 46-Year Ajaokuta Steel Jinx as NNPCL signs 20-Year gas supply deal
In what is being described as one of the most significant milestones in Nigeria’s industrial history, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited, Prof. Nasir Abdulsalam, has secured a 20-year Gas Supply Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), effectively removing one of […]
Nigeria must fund its health system, experts warns as donor support declines — Expert
By Sola Ogundipe Health advocates have called on Nigeria to strengthen domestic financing for healthcare, warning that continued dependence on foreign donors could leave millions of Nigerians without access to lifesaving services if external funding continues to shrink. The warning came during the quartely review meeting of the Lagos State Accountability Mechanism for Maternal, Newborn, […]
Ashakah Congratulates Okowa at 67
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Delta State House of Assembly, Isoko North Constituency, Engr. Orobosa Ashakah, has congratulated the immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, CON, on his 67th birth anniversary. In a goodwill message marking the occasion, Ashakah described the former governor as an accomplished medical […]
Netzence launches Klimateride in Lagos
Netzence Sustainability Limited (Netzence) has officially launched KlimateRide in Lagos, introducing what the company describes as Nigeria’s first artificial intelligence-driven smart ride-hailing and delivery services platform designed to transform urban mobility through advanced safety technology, intelligent transportation systems and integrated delivery services. The launch marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving digital mobility sector […]
State Police will enhance security management – South-West groups
They called on the Federal Government and the governors of the Southwest states to engage in meaningful collaboration with both the SSSG and OUG
Digital, economic reforms: Zamfara engages Swedish institutions
The Zamfara State Government engaged Swedish leading institutions and development partners to explore collaborations aimed at advancing the state’s digital and economic transformation agenda. The state delegation, led by Governor Dauda Lawal, held a series of high-level engagements focused on attracting partnerships, investments and technical support that will strengthen digital infrastructure, innovation and human capital […]
