By Grace Alegba Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has acknowledged the contributions of late Herbert Wigwe, former Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, stating that his support expedited project conception and execution in the state. Sanwo-Olu made this remark during a tribute at the one-year memorial service heldContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The National Chief Imam of Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society (AIS), Sheik Fuad Adeyemi, has called for the proper disbursement of Zakat to help uplift Muslims from poverty. Zakat, a mandatory almsgiving for eligible Muslims, requires them to pay 2.5 per cent of their wealth annually if it exceedsContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Democratic Front (TDF) says the approval of a university in Ogoniland is a statement of intent by the Federal Government to the people to heal long-standing grievances against the government. The group, in a statement on Sunday by Malam Danjuma Muhammad, its Chairman, saidContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, said that Dr Kayode Fayemi had exemplified service as an academic, author, administrator, and development expert. Tinubu shared his view in a birthday tribute he wrote to Fayemi, a former governor of Ekiti and ex-minister, who clocked 60 on Sunday.Continue Reading
By Busayo Onijala The Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) on Friday inaugurated the Richard Joseph Learning Centre to provide a new platform for pushing forward the agenda of Africa’s success. NIIA’s Director-General, Prof. Eghosa Osaghae, said at the event that African or international affairs would always have anContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza The UN Development Programme (UNDP) has said that the new 120KVA Mini-Grid at the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Idu Centre, would enhance the productivity of Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. Ms Elsie Attafuah, Resident Representative in Nigeria of the UnitedContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu An Urban and Regional Planner, Dr Abubakar Olaseni, has called for the protection of Nigeria’s cultural heritage as a means of promoting sustainable urban development and preserving the nation’s unique identity. Olaseni said this at the 4th edition of the TPL Dr Abubakar Olaseni Annual LectureContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has applauded the rise in the number of Nigerians benefitting from the Federal Government cash transfer programme. The group highlighted a World Bank report that says the number of beneficiaries increased from 30.35 million in January 2024 to 32.21 million in JanuaryContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) says the N21.70 trillion revenue recorded by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in 2024 is a direct result of the reforms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement on Friday by Mr Emeka Nwankpa, its Chairman, theContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Amb. Bankole Adeoye, the African Union (AU) Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, has reiterated commitment to advancing the union’s Agenda 2063. Adeoye, who is seeking reelection for the second term, made the pledge in his report card made available to newsmen on Friday in Abuja.Continue Reading
