By Abiodun Lawal Dr Doyin Okupe, former presidential spokesman to former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, has been laid to rest in his hometown, Iperu-Remo in Ikenne, Ogun State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Okupe died on March 7, 2025, at the age of 72. AtContinue Reading
By David Adeoye The Oyo State Government is set to explore opportunities in greenhouse technology to boost tomato production. The Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA), Dr Debo Akande, said this when a Dutch delegation visited Gov. Seyi Makinde in Ibadan on Friday. The Dutch delegation wasContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu says he will continue to work hard and pray for the peace and stability of the nation. The president said this during an interview with Reporters after the special Juma’ah prayer session for the nation and commemoration of his birthday at theContinue Reading
The Federal Executive Council has approved the commencement of the various activities that constitute the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) programme sequel to the fulfilment of due process. This is contained in the Declaration of Effectiveness signed by Dr Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education. AccordingContinue Reading
By Onyeje Abutu-Joel President Bola Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated the upgrade of the Buruku-Gboko water supply project, valued at ₦18.8 billion. The project, located in Ameladu, Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, is a major underground water collection site in the region. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), has reaffirmed its commitment to boost women’s participation in business and trade for economic growth. Its Director-General, Mr Agabaidu Jideani, disclosed this at a virtual meeting to commemorate the International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 in Abuja on Wednesday. TheContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nasir Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has called on Muslims to begin the search for the new moon of Shawwal 1446 AH from Saturday. The announcement was made on Friday in Sokoto by Prof.Continue Reading
By Mercy Omoike The Foundation for a Better Foundation (FABE foundation) has trained over 30,000 schoolchildren in environmental sustainability skills through its EcoschoolNg project introduced in 2016. The founder, FABE foundation and convener of the EcoschoolNg project, Mrs Temitope Okunnu, said this at the project’s 2024 closeout ceremony on ThursdayContinue Reading
Strategic leadership in the digital era demands more than short-term fixes or narrow departmental expertise. Nigerian organisations that aim to stay relevant must adopt a forward-thinking perspective that touches every facet of operations, from customer engagement to internal processes. The “Digital Innovation: Stimulating A Culture of Intrapreneurship in AContinue Reading
Muhammad Musa, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Head of Public Affairs, says Nigeria pilgrims are out to enjoy better services in all areas during the 2025 Hajj exercise. Musa said this on Friday in a statement to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, adding thatContinue Reading
