January 2026 – Page 56

Nigerian shippers reject new port fees, warn of soaring cost

25.01.2026

The National Shippers Association of Nigeria has rejected the recent increase in port service charges approved by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, warning that the move could raise trade costs and undermine the Federal Government’s Ease-of-Doing-Business agenda. In a position paper submitted to the NSC, the association said the approval process was flawed, alleging that shippers...

Conferring Doctorate Degree On Remi Tinubu, Honour Well Deserved – TASFUED

25.01.2026

The management of Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TASFUED), Ijagun, Ogun State, has announced that it will confer an Honorary Doctorate Degree (Honoris Causa) on Nigerian First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in recognition of her lifelong commitment to educational advancement and social development. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Registrar and Secretary...

Army Showcases Unity, Culture At Bauchi WASA 2025

25.01.2026

The Nigerian Army on Saturday showcased unity, discipline, and cultural heritage as the 33 Brigade held its 2025 West African Social Activities (WASA) ceremony at Shadawanka Barracks in Bauchi. Speaking at the event, Governor Bala Mohammed, represented by the State Chief Security Adviser, retired DIG Sani Mohammed, described WASA as a cherished military tradition that...

NELFUND Dismisses Student Loan Repayment Rumours

25.01.2026

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has dismissed circulating reports claiming that beneficiaries of its student loan scheme have been instructed to start repayment, describing such claims as false, misleading, and unfounded. In a statement issued over the weekend, Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications, clarified that no directive has been issued mandating...

Sahara Go Recycling Initiative Facilitates Over N93m In Payouts

25.01.2026

The Sahara Group Foundation, the corporate social impact arm of Sahara Group, has announced that its Sahara Go Recycling Initiative has, since inception, collected over 660 tonnes of recyclable waste, facilitated more than ₦93 million in payouts, and positively impacted over 1,700 households by creating alternative income streams across Lagos. The foundation recently commissioned its...

Women Across 25 LGAs Endorse ADC Governorship Aspirant In Niger

25.01.2026

Women leaders from all 25 Local Government Areas of Niger State have endorsed Dr. Mohammed Kpautagi Mohammed as their preferred candidate for the 2027 gubernatorial election, citing the need to rescue the state from misrule and maladministration. The women, led by the Coalition for Women Campaign, were represented by Hajiya Aisha Mai Youth Suleja, who...

SDGs, AUDA-NEPAD Empower 490 Smallholder Farmers In Bauchi

25.01.2026

In a bid to improve livelihoods and promote self-reliance, the Bauchi State Government, through the Office of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has empowered 490 smallholder farmers across the state’s 20 Local Government Areas. As part of the empowerment tour, the agency distributed N5.5 million in cash and 108 goats to beneficiaries, aimed at enhancing...

Author, Retired NIS Comptroller, Reverend Sister Appointed UN Peace Ambassadors

25.01.2026

An award-winning international scholar, author, and speaker, Dr. Ambassador Lilian Ajayi-Ore; retired Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Comptroller, Ambassador Muhammed Aliu Akadri; and Rev. Sister Christiana Oluwafunmike Olagunji, Administrator of Holy Child College, Ikoyi, Lagos, have been appointed as Global Peace Ambassadors by the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA), United Nations Peace Volunteers. According...

A’Ibom Traditional Rulers Endorse Tinubu, Akpabio, Eno For Re-Election

25.01.2026

Traditional Rulers in Akwa Ibom State have pledged their support for the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Governor Umo Eno ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement came from Paramount Rulers, Clan, Village, and Family Heads, along with their spouses, drawn from Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District during a...

NGX Group, Lagos State, HEI Expand Project BLOOM To Alimosho, Building On Measurable Social Impact

25.01.2026

Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), in partnership with the Lagos State Government and the Health Emergency Initiative (HEI), has extended Project BLOOM (Bringing Life to Our Overlooked Minors) to Alimosho Local Government Area, continuing efforts to tackle child malnutrition in underserved communities across Lagos State. The third outreach under the initiative, held within Lagos...