January 2025 – Page 25

Bauchi Gov Swears In 11 New Special Advisers

29.01.2025

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has sworn in 11 new Special Advisers, marking a key step in his administration’s ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery across the state. The governor described the reshuffling of his administration as a strategic move aimed at ensuring that the right people occupy the right positions to...

Oyomesi Drags Makinde To Court Over Alleged Harassment

29.01.2025

Kingmakers in Oyo, otherwise known as the Oyomesi have dragged Governor Seyi Makinde and others to court over what they described as the unlawful use of the Oyo State Anti Corruption Agency to harass and intimidate them, including through threat of arrests. Recall that the crisis between both parties started when the governor called for...

Alleged Sexual Harassment: SSANU Demands Fuoye VC’s Suspension

29.01.2025

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Western Zone, yesterday demanded the suspension of the Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) ViceChancellor, Abayomi Fasina, pending the conclusion of the probe into the allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him. The professor was alleged to have made emotional advances to senior staff member Mrs Folashade Adebayo....

Benue IDP Farm Project To Equip, Rebuild Victims’ Lives –Govt

29.01.2025

The Benue State Government yesterday said that the flag-off of the Internally Displaced People (IDP) farm project at Tyo-Mu in Makurdi local government area targeting six council areas heavily affected by displacement will equip victims with the means to rebuild their lives through agricultural productivity. Besides, the government said the State Action Plan for Durable...

NCAA to impose larger sanctions on Royal Air Maroc

29.01.2025

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has announced ongoing investigations that could lead to broader sanctions against Royal Air airline over alleged unprofessional conduct and non-compliance with regulatory standards. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, told our correspondent that broader investigations into other cases involving Royal Air Maroc are...

Global leaders tasked on social safeguards in trade

29.01.2025

As the global political economy faces a critical test, world leaders must urgently prioritise strengthening democratic governance and embedding social safeguards in trade systems rather than undermining them. This was the resounding call at the 2025 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, held in Davos, where discussions on inequality, technological disruption, and the future of globalisation...

Cascador supports Nigerian entrepreneurs with $50,000

29.01.2025

Cascador, a transformative programme for mid-stage entrepreneurs in Africa, has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Nigerian entrepreneurs by offering significant financial support, leadership training, and networking opportunities. During its recent alumni meeting in Ikeja, the organisation emphasised its goal of fostering impact-driven entrepreneurship across the continent. According to Cascador’s founder, Dave DeLucia, the programme is...

FUTO Host Communities Petition Uzodimma Over Alleged Land Grabbing

29.01.2025

The accredited youths and leaders of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) host communities have petitioned Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma over alleged acts of land grabbing perpetrated by agents of the state government. The petition, signed by representatives of Avu, Obinze, Umuanunu, Ihiagwa Ancient Kingdom, Dindi Ihiagwa, Umuoma Nekede, Eziobodo, Eziokwele, Emeabiam, Okolochi,...

Institute, UN agency collaborate on project management

29.01.2025

The Project Management Institute and the United Nations specialised agency for ICTs, the International Telecommunication Union, have signed a collaboration agreement to enhance project governance, implementation, and the development of future-ready skills within ITU’s global initiatives. A statement by PMI on Thursday disclosed that the partnership is grounded in a shared vision to deliver measurable...

NADF, Niger To Improve Food Production With N5bn

29.01.2025

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and the Niger State Government have initiated steps to improve food production and other agricultural activities by injecting about N5 billion. The finances was said to have been earmarked for improved mixed cropping and production of rice and maize across 4,000 hectares of land, targeting 4000 smallholder farmers across...