By Philip Yatai Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike says President Bola Tinubu-led federal government has spent more than N89.2 billion on provision of roads infrastructure and schools in Bwari Area Council. Wike, who disclosed this while inaugurating the five-kilometre Gaba – Tokulo road in Bwari Area Council onContinue Reading
By Hafsah Tilde Dr Mac McClelland, the Chairman of The Luxury Council International, says leaders need to develop the mindset to strike a balance between flexibility and stability to lead successful organisations. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja, he saidContinue Reading
Appointments By Salisu Sani-Idris President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Board Chairpersons for 42 federal organisations and a Secretary for the Board of the Civil Defence, Immigration and Prisons Services. Mr Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, made this known in aContinue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola, News Agency of Nigeria A petty trader, Mrs Mary Okunrinnla, in September 2024, downloaded one of the Fintech apps for the first time to enhance her business transaction. Prior to being financially included in the banking system, Aunty Mary, as she’s fondlyContinue Reading
Aid By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has expressed his strong disbelief in dependency on foreign aid, instead emphasising the importance of equal partnerships that uphold dignity. Speaking at the Financial Times Global Risk Roundtable at the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, Shettima said, “I don’t believeContinue Reading
Water By Muhammad Nasir The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised an alarm that water could soon become a highly precious commodity in Nigeria. UNICEF’s Representative in Nigeria, Ms. Christiane Munduate, issued the warning during an interview with journalists in Sokoto on Thursday. Munduate warned that, if authorities inContinue Reading
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
Consultants By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) says only 6,000 consultants are left in the country with others seeking greener pastures outside the country. Its President, Prof. Muhammad Mohammad, said this during the association’s National Executive Council (NEC) Meeting in Ilorin. The meeting wasContinue 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
Smugglers By Oladapo Udom The Forward Operating Base (FOB) of the Nigerian Navy, Badagry has foiled the activities of suspected PMS smugglers in Tongeji Island in Lagos. The suspected smugglers were preparing several jerry cans on Tongeji Island for onward movement to Benin Republic. The Western Naval Command’s spokesman, Cdr.Continue Reading
