April 2025 – Page 45

LG Poll: Lagos Assembly Invites LASIEC

24.04.2025

The Lagos State House of Assembly has invited key officials of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) to appear before the House in relation to the upcoming local government election scheduled for July. The decision followed a motion raised under Matter of Urgent Public Importance by the Chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary,...

Ajongbolo Gideon: Rising Leader In Network Marketing, Freelancing

24.04.2025

Ajongbolo Gideon is quickly emerging as a standout figure in Nigeria’s digital business landscape, seamlessly merging success in network marketing with a growing influence in the freelance economy. Driven by vision, consistency, and a people-first approach, Gideon exemplifies the modern entrepreneur redefining what it means to build a career in today’s fast-evolving digital world. He...

Plateau PDP Remains Unshaken – Chairman

24.04.2025

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State, Chris Hassan, has reassured members that the party’s strength and credibility remain intact despite recent defections to other political parties by some members in the State. New Telegraph reports that former Senator Istifanus Dung Gyang, who represented Plateau North Senatorial District in the 9th...

NEC Approves Establishment Of Cotton, Textile Garment Development Board

24.04.2025

…..Endorses Livestock Industry Transformation Plan The National Economic Council (NEC), on Thursday approved the creation of the Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) Development Board as part of efforts to revitalize Nigeria’s textile industry and stimulate economic growth. Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma made this disclosure while briefing State House Correspondents at the end of...

Shippers blame port challenges for cargo clearing difficulties

24.04.2025

Shippers operating in the nation’s maritime sector have decried soaring port charges, exchange rate fluctuations, among others, adding that the charges are driving the cost of doing business in Nigeria to unsustainable levels. This is even as they said that these challenges pose serious challenges to cargo clearance at the ports. The former President of...

Lalong Donates Rice To Shimankar Crisis Victims

24.04.2025

Senator Simon Bako Lalong, representing Plateau South Senatorial District, on Thursday donated bags of rice to victims of March communal clashes in Shimankar, Shendam Local Government Area. Lalong, who had visited the community shortly after the incident, had promised to continue supporting the residents as they recover from the crisis and work toward rebuilding. During...

Your Defection Must Be Transformative – Nwoko

24.04.2025

The Senator representing Delta North, Senator Ned Nwoko, on Thursday, urged Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State to ensure that his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) goes beyond symbolism and is backed by the capacity to deliver meaningful change. In a statement made available to journalists by his media consultant, Michael Ogar, Senator...

Creative Economy Key To Unlocking Katsina’s Climate Resilience – FG

24.04.2025

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has emphasized the critical role of the creative economy in tackling climate challenges and unlocking development opportunities in Katsina State. Speaking at the Katsina State Climate Action and Green Investment Summit in Abuja, the Minister highlighted the state’s unique climate-related challenges—including desertification, water...

Victoria Mercy Honoured With BAT Award For Pioneering Contributions To Fintech, Cybersecurity

24.04.2025

Renowned finance and cybersecurity expert, Victoria Bigila Mercy, has been honoured with the prestigious BAT Award for Excellence in Financial Technology Innovation at the 2024 edition of the Bridge Africa Technologies (BAT) Innovation Awards, held in Lagos. The award celebrates her trailblazing work in bridging finance and cybersecurity, and her remarkable impact in both the...

Positive Reports Boost Military Actions – CDS

24.04.2025

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Christopher Musa, has said that positive reports from journalists serve as boosters for security personnel. Musa, who spoke at a one-day workshop for journalists, tasked media professionals on the importance of patriotism in their reporting. Represented by the Deputy Director of Training Maritime at the Defence Headquarters, Commodore Shuibu...