October 2025 – Page 69

Ibadan Convention: PDP Sinks Into Fresh Controversies

26.10.2025

Fresh controversies have dogged the November 15 National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as some party stakeholders rejected the decision to elect the next party’s national officers by consensus. Also, the defection of Enugu State governor, Peter Mbah, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the resignation of his Bayelsa State counterpart, Senator...

Constitution Review: NASS Joint C’ttee Approves Additional State For S’east

26.10.2025

The Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives on Constitution Review, has unanimously approved the creation of an additional state in the South East geopolitical zone, increasing the region’s total to six. The decision was reached during a two-day retreat in Lagos, where the committee reviewed 55 proposals for state creation across the...

How Service Chiefs’ Appointment May Impact 39, 40 Regular Courses – Military Sources

26.10.2025

There are strong indications that the appointment of new Service Chiefs by President Bola Tinubu, may necessitate the retirement of members of the 39, and 40 Regular Courses (RCs) of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA). Sunday Telegraph reports that President Tinubu effected a major change in the hierarchy of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN),...

ASUU President: Nigerian Varsities Need N1.3trn To Survive

26.10.2025

The little reprieve which came to the nation’s universities following the suspension of the warning strike embarked upon by varsity lecturers, might be a graveyard peace as the lecturers would return to the trenches should the Federal Government fail to accede to their demands within the next four weeks. Disclosing this is in an exclusive...

LAPO honours customers during Customer Service Week 2025

26.10.2025

LAPO Microfinance Bank rolled out a series of engaging activities designed to honour its customers and appreciate the dedication of its staff, joining the global community to celebrate Customer Service Week 2025 from October 6 to 10. The week-long celebration reflected the bank’s unwavering commitment to service excellence, strong community relationships, and customer-focused financial solutions....

World Robot Olympiad expands its footprint across Africa

26.10.2025

The World Robot Olympiad, one of the world’s biggest robotics competitions, says it is deepening its presence across Africa, growing from just five participating countries in 2020 to 14 this year, with more than 40,000 young people taking part in the 2025 season. In a statement, the competition’s organisers said over 2,000 teachers have been...

NIW leadership tussle deepens as rival groups claim control

26.10.2025

The leadership tussle rocking the Nigerian Institute of Welding has deepened as two rival groups continue to lay claim to the control of the professional body responsible for welding standards and certification in the country’s oil and gas sector. The group led by Engr. Bijimi Gaiya and another by Solomon Edebiri had claimed legitimacy over...

Political will needed for Nigeria’s cocoa industry future

26.10.2025

President of the Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria and Chief Executive Officer of Farmers Agro Investment Ltd, Adeola Adegoke, speaks to ARINZE NWAFOR about how Nigeria needs political will in leadership to secure the future of the cocoa industry and improve farmers’ welfare How should the National Cocoa Management Board, okayed by the Presidency but...

Pharmacy academy advocates for pharmaceutical innovation

26.10.2025

The Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy has called for closer collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and industry players to strengthen pharmaceutical innovation and accelerate national development. Speaking during the Academy’s 2025 Investiture and Public Lecture in Lagos, its President and Chairman of the Governing Council, Prof. Lere Baale, said the nation must prioritise self-reliance in pharmaceutical research...

YOWICAN Distributes 7 Hybrid CNG Buses Donated By Remi Tinubu

26.10.2025

…insists buses not for politicking The Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN) has officially distributed seven 18-seater hybrid CNG buses donated by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to its zonal offices across the country. The symbolic handover, which took place during YOWICAN’s National Convention at the National Christian Centre on Saturday...