By Lucy Ogalue The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has called for more prudent management of Nigeria’s abundant natural and financial resources to ensure sustainable economic growth and reduce poverty. The IMPI Chairman, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, said this in a policy statement on Friday in Abuja. According to Akinsiju,Continue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Prof. Benedict Oramah, the outgoing President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has received praises for his visionary and impactful leadership. Oramah received the compliment at a Farewell and Investiture Ceremony held at the St. Regis AlContinue Reading
By Onyeje Abutu-Joel Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue has paid tribute to the late Prof. Jonah Elaigwu, describing him as an illustrious son of the state and a towering figure in Nigeria’s academic community. Elaigwu, a professor of political science, died on July 22 in Jos, Plateau. He was laidContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated business mogul and philanthropist, Chief Kessington Adebutu, popularly known as Baba Ijebu, on his 90th birthday, describing him as a national icon. The President, in a tribute on Friday in Abuja, said the nonagenarian’s life exemplifies integrity, compassion, and selflessContinue Reading
By Gregg Mmaduakolam The National Pension Commission says it will clear all pension arrears and gratuities owed the retirees if the N758 billion bond by the Federal Government matures before December this year. Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, the Director-General of PenCom, said this on Friday in Owerri at a two-day workshopContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has sustained a 24-hour printing operation at its Lagos Mini Print Farm to fast-track the production of driver’s licences and clear all backlogs across the South-West. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this in Lagos during aContinue Reading
By Uchenna Ugwu No Fewer than 90 Veterinary Para- Professional graduates of Ebonyi Veterinary School, Ezzamgbo Ohaukwu, were on Friday enrolled into the animal health industry. At the official Induction and Oath-Taking ceremony of the graduates, Dr Fadipe Oladotun, Acting Registrar, Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN), tasked the inductees onContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Stakeholders have urged state governments to domesticate the National Gender Policy in Agriculture by ensuring adequate budgetary support and fostering innovation-driven communities of practice. They made the call at the National Stakeholders Validation Forum on the Revised National Gender Policy on Agrifood Systems Transformation and its 2025–2030Continue Reading
By Akpan Glory The Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) has begun reviewing its strategic plan to strengthen its role in promoting universal access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services across Nigeria. This formed the focus of discussions at the opening of the three-day Review and Development ofContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Campus Technology Life Initiative (CTLI) has announced a partnership with the Campus Journalism Awards and Dialogue (CJA) to promote digital journalism and technology engagement among students. The partnership aims to encourage innovation, technology integration, and digital awareness in campus journalism across Nigeria and beyond.Continue Reading
