Cardoso seeks climate-ressilient growth, industrialisation, job creation in Africa

By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, says it is imperative for Africa to grow, industrialise, create jobs, expand opportunities, and lift millions out of poverty. According to a statement from the apex bank, Cardoso said that the continent should also decarboniseContinue Reading

Ikorodu residents protest alleged prolonged, ‘arbitrary’ blackout

By Oluwaseun Nubi Residents under the aegis of Joint Erunwen Community Development Forum in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State on Wednesday staged a protest over what they described as erratic electricity supply by Ikeja Electric. The residents were seen carrying placards and chanting solidarity songs. Representatives of 18Continue Reading

LIFE-ND trains 655 Edo agribusiness entrepreneurs on export standards

By Usman Aliyu The Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project has begun training 655 agribusiness entrepreneurs in Edo on international best practices in packaging, branding, and product standardisation. Declaring the training open for Edo South Senatorial District, Mr John Omoruyi, Edo Coordinator of LIFE-ND, said theContinue Reading

FRSC marks 38 years of transforming road safety

By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says its 38 years of existence have significantly transformed Nigeria’s road safety management system from an era of fragmented enforcement into a coordinated, data-driven institutional framework aligned with global best practices. The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Olusegun Ogungbemide, said thisContinue Reading

Overcrowding, urban growth accelerating infectious diseases in Nigeria — UNILAG VC

By Victor Adeoti The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, says overcrowded communities in Nigeria, like those in other African countries, are accelerating the transmission of infectious diseases. Ogunsola said this was due to limited access to clean water, sanitation, and proper waste disposal, particularlyContinue Reading

Institute charges young directors to strengthen ethical leadership practices

By Rukayat Moisemhe President, Chartered Institute of Directors of Nigeria (CIoD), Mr Adetunji Oyebanji, has urged the CIoD Young Directors Forum (YDF) new executives to deepen governance competence, foster peer learning and cross sector collaboration. Oyebanji, represented by Mrs Amina Oyagbola, 1st vice president CIoD Nigeria, gave the advice onContinue Reading

Research key to industrial development, national growth – UniAbuja VC

By Uche Bibilari The Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja, Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, says research remains a critical driver of industrial development and national growth. Fawehinmi spoke at the 8th Undergraduate Research Day organised by the institution, now known as Yakubu Gowon University , through its Centre for Undergraduate Research on WednesdayContinue Reading

FHA unveils N8bn shopping mall to boost economy, create 500 jobs

By Angela Atabo The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has inuagurated a four‑storey, N8 billion mall to boost employment and business in Abuja. The Managing Director of FHA, Oyetunde Ojo, during the inauguration on Tuesday in Abuja, said the mall is a four-floor suspended structure comprising 59 shopping spaces and a penthouse,Continue Reading