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Stakeholders Set To Celebrate ‘Ogun Pepe’ With Alaafin

16.10.2025

Professional stakeholders from the fields of academia, film, culture, tourism, and history have concluded plans to converge on Oyo Town in November for the commemoration of the 130th anniversary of the 1895 Ogun Pepe (Pepe War), a historic battle in which Alaafin Adeyemi Alowolodu resisted British imperial forces. The week-long event, organized in collaboration with His...

Aiyedatiwa’s Aide Debunks Bond Allegations

16.10.2025

…Highlights Developmental Strides The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Ondo State on Public Enlightenment, Comrade Olufemi Lawson, has reaffirmed the transparency and accountability of the administration of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, describing recent claims by certain groups about a purported ₦240 billion bond as false, baseless, and politically motivated. Speaking at a media parley...

Merck Foundation, African First Ladies Strengthen Push For Healthcare, Girls’ Education

16.10.2025

The Merck Foundation has reaffirmed its partnership with African First Ladies to drive key initiatives in girls’ education, healthcare access, and women’s empowerment across the continent. Speaking at the 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, co-chaired by the First Lady of The Gambia, Madame Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow, in Banjul, the Foundation’s CEO, Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej,...

Lagos Railway Corporation Law To Boost Safety

16.10.2025

The Lagos State House of Assembly has said it is considering a Railway Corporation Bill aimed at establishing a body to oversee the daily operations, maintenance, and safety of train services and related infrastructure across the state. The Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, the Majority Leader, Noheem Adams, and the Chairman of the House Committee...

PPP Key To Achieving Innovative, Sustainable Renewable Energy

16.10.2025

The European Union (EU) has said that creative partnerships between the public and private sectors, including research and innovation ecosystems are critical to helping Nigeria achieve its clean energy goals as the country works to strengthen renewable energy manufacturing and champion local content. The EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ambassador Gautier Mignot, stated this...

PSN Demands Equity In Health Sector

16.10.2025

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has called on the Federal Government to address deepening inequities in the nation’s health sector and to take urgent, holistic measures to curb the rising cost of drugs. Speaking during a pre-conference briefing ahead of the 98th Annual National Conference tagged DABO 2025, PSN President, Pharm. Ibrahim Tanko Ayuba,...

IT Horizons Partners Sophos To Champion Cyber Resilience In Africa

16.10.2025

A leading technology solutions group, IT Horizons, in collaboration with its long-standing partner, Sophos, has continued to advance conversations around cybersecurity resilience across Africa. Recently, the two organizations hosted a workshop themed “Beyond Protection: The Future of Cyber Resilience” at the Four Points by Sheraton, bringing together IT leaders, security experts, and business executives to...

HYPREP Seeks Stronger Collaboration To Boost Ogoni Cleanup Project Delivery

16.10.2025

The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has reaffirmed its commitment to effective delivery of the Ogoni Cleanup Project through stronger collaboration with key stakeholders, regulators, and asset owners. The Project Coordinator, Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, made this known during the Third Quarter Key Regulators and Asset Owners Meeting held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. He explained...

Morocco Defeats France, Books Historic U-20 Final With Argentina

16.10.2025

The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup as Morocco and Argentina booked their places in the final after dramatic semi-final victories in Chile. The two nations will battle for glory on Sunday, October 20, in what promises to be a historic encounter between Africa’s emerging force and...

FG Unveils Nat’l Job Centres, Labour Empowerment Programme

16.10.2025

…commends Mastercard Foundation’s youth strategy The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to promoting dignified, inclusive, and transformative work for Nigerians in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking at the Mastercard Foundation Annual Nigeria Partner Convening in Lagos yesterday, the...