By Adeyemi Adeleye The Tinubu Media Force (TMF), a support group for President Bola Tinubu, says the president’s official foreign trips are designed to cushion economic hardship and yield benefits for Nigerians. TMF National Coordinator, Mr Oluwagbenga Abiola, stated this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos, while reacting toContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike RID LAB, an agro-diagnostic company, has called for the adoption of data-driven, science-based agriculture practices in the country, saying it will reduce losses in the sector. Mr Femi Dairo, the Chief Executive Officer and Business Head at RID LAB, made this call at the second edition ofContinue Reading
By Dele Eniola The Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) on Wednesday unveiled its 2025 nominees featuring Davido, Burna Boy, El Grande Toto, Rema, Fally Ipupa, Shallipopi, Himra, Moliy, Ayra Starr, Jux, and Mia Guissé. Michael Osunnuyi, the PR and Media Relations Manager for AFRIMA, disclosed this in aContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza The Inspire Youth Development Foundation (IYDF), a youth-focused non-governmental organisation, says Nigeria’s 2027 general elections will usher in a new political landscape driven by youth participation and accountable leadership. Mr Rabiu Lawal, the Convener of the group, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja at aContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal The Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Saka Matemilola, has emphasised the role of men in ensuring protection of women and girls in the family and the society at large. Matemilola spoke at the fourth “Men-Only” town hall meeting organised by Women FM radio in collaboration with theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) says it has constituted an independent investigation panel to examine the financial impropriety allegations against one of its bishops. Dr Gershinen Dajur, General Secretary, Church of Nigeria, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. Dajur, who said that theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) says the 2025 Education Conference of the West African Insurance Companies Association (WAICA) will highlight insurers’ role in tackling climate change. NIA is organising the programme on behalf of Nigeria’s insurance market. Mrs Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee, inContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi AXA Mansard Insurance has urged operators to support the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025 through disciplined execution. The company made the appeal in a statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday by its Chief Client Officer, Rashidat Adebisi. Adebisi said that restoring trustContinue Reading
By Yetunde Fatungase Stakeholders from the six South-West states on Tuesday converged on Ijebu-Ode for a three-day multi-sectoral emergency preparedness workshop to address flooding and other emergencies bedeviling the region. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the workshop was organised by the OyoContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu/Oluwatope Lawanson The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has restated its commitment to bridging the gap between planning and performance in Nigeria’s basic education sector. Executive Secretary of UBEC, Aisha Garba, made this known during the 27th quarterlyContinue Reading
