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Edo Crisis: Suspended LG Councillors Pledge Loyalty To PDP

21.03.2025

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) insisted yesterday its elected local government councillors in Edo State had not defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The councillors stormed the opposition party’s Benin secretariat to restate their commitment to the party. They describing their defection claims as a ploy by Governor Monday Okpebholo to deceive the...

Abiodun Bags Leadership Award In Digital Transformation, Cyber Security

21.03.2025

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has received the Leadership Award of Excellence in Digital Transformation and Cyber Security, bestowed on him by Babcock University. The event took place on the campus of the University in Ilishan Remo during the 2025 Cyber Security Workshop, tagged “Building A Resilient Cyber Security Ecosystem: Bridging Academia, Industry, and Organisational...

Top 15 News Roundup For Latest Nigeria News March 21

21.03.2025

Here is New Telegraph’s news roundup of the top 15 latest Nigerian news making headlines today Friday, March 21, 2025. Nothing Is Impossible, Dangote Tells Harvard Scholars The President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has urged young entrepreneurs and scholars to rise above limitations and push their ambitions to help transform the...

OAAN certifies firms, urges industry excellence

21.03.2025

The Outdoor Advertising Association of Nigeria has certified firms, including Dabira Outdoor Media Limited, granting the Abuja-based agency full rights to operate across the country. President of OAAN, Sola Akinsiku, who presented the certification in Lagos, urged newly inducted members to uphold high professional standards and ethical business practices. In a statement, Managing Director of...

Nigeria, India strengthen economic ties

21.03.2025

Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations through increased trade, investment, and cooperation in key economic sectors, including energy, agriculture and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This was highlighted at a business seminar hosted by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Thursday, where stakeholders from both nations outlined strategies to deepen the...

US-based Nigerian scientist champions soil health research

21.03.2025

A United States-based Nigerian scientist, Ayodeji Idowu, is at the forefront of revolutionising crop fertilisation and nutrient stewardship. As an expert with a career spanning over a decade in soil health and nutrient management, Idowu is redefining how farmers and researchers approach sustainability, productivity, and environmental stewardship. Idowu’s passion for healthy soil stemmed from a...

Firm expands into renewable energy for sustainability

21.03.2025

Smart Energies Limited has expanded into renewable energy solutions, committing to a cleaner and more sustainable future. According to a statement, the energy company, known for clean cooking solutions and liquefied petroleum gas distribution, is diversifying into renewable energy technologies to bridge Nigeria’s energy access gap. Chief Executive Officer of Smart Energies Limited, Dr. Yinka...

Julius Berger empowers Abuja women

21.03.2025

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has empowered 200 women in the Federal Capital Territory with critical tools to boost their economic independence. The construction company, in a statement, noted that the initiative was part of the company’s corporate social responsibility efforts and drew praise from beneficiaries and government officials. Speaking at the event held at the...

Olawale gets recognition for livestock management

21.03.2025

A management consultant, Olayinka Olawale, has received a Fellowship from the Institute of Management Consultants for his research on animal welfare, ethics, and the role of human factors in livestock management. The IMC gave Olawale the award following his latest study, ‘Effects of Age, Education, and Gender of Handlers on Animal Welfare and Ethics in...

Tro-vest Capital wins AFILA award

21.03.2025

Tro-vest Capital Partners has been named Africa’s Most Innovative Financial Services Leader of the Year at the 2025 Africa Financial Industry Leadership Award. According to a statement made available to our correspondent on Thursday, the AFILA award is an initiative of the Africa Financial Industry Summit, a platform that brings together financial leaders, regulators, and...