By Abiodun Lawal The Ogun Assembly has called on the state government to consider the immediate revival and operational take-off of the Ogun State Polytechnic, Ipokia. In a plenary in Abeokuta on Thursday, Mr Bisi Oyedele (APC-Ipokia/Idiroko), noted the polytechnic’s revival remained a matter of justice,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi KGGEvents, an organiser of specialised conferences and exhibitions, has called for a renewed commitment to strengthening border security in West Africa. Malvin Kane, Director of KGGEvents, made the call in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. He said that the security of West Africa’s bordersContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says President Bola Tinubu’s administration has expended more than N300 billion on development of FCT satellite towns. Wike stated this on Wednesday, while inaugurating the nine-kilometre Paikon Kore – Ibwa Road, in Gwagwalada, Gwagwalada Area Council.Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The National Universities Commission (NUC) says it has upgraded some medical-related programmes in Nigerian universities from Bachelor’s degree to doctoral status. This is disclosed in a statement signed by the commission’s Acting Director of Public Affairs, Mrs Franca Chukwuonwo, and made available to newsmen in AbujaContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to improving energy access as an economic catalyst for growth and development of the nation. Ododo gave the commendation in Abuja on Tuesday, during a roundtable on “Rural Electrification and Strategy Implementation” organised by Rural ElectrificationContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV), has applauded the receipt of 255 tractors by the Federal Government. Mr Chukwudi Enekwechi, TVM Chairman, said this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday. Enekwechi noted that it was a positive development to signpost theContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday assured Ogoni leaders that his administration will prioritise peace, justice, and sustainable development in the area. The President, who made the call at a meeting at the State House in Abuja, urged the Ogoni people to set aside historical grievances and workContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Oxfam, an international non-governmental organisation, has urged all tiers of government to tackle inequality and wealth gap among Nigerians. John Makina, Country Director, Oxfam in Nigeria, made the call at the unveiling of the State of Climate Finance in Nigeria Report and 2025 Davos report on InequalityContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Global Peace Foundation Nigeria (GPFN) has launched a peace and unity initiative in Agaie Local Government Area of Niger. The initiative, aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence among diverse communities, was launched at the palace of the Etsu Agaie, Alhaji Yusuf Nuhu. The CountryContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBoS) is undertaking a study tour to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) as part of efforts to enhance its statistical capacity. The Statistician-General of the Federation, Adeyemi Adeniran, said the five-day tour was aimed at sharing knowledge on how to moveContinue Reading
