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Policy Summersaults Threat To Nigeria’s Growth

27.04.2026

The Managing Director of CRC Credit Bureau Limited, Dr Ahmed Babatunde Popoola, stated that Nigeria’s quest to build a vibrant entrepreneurial economy is under serious threat due to inconsistent government policies, weak infrastructure and fragmented data systems. Popoola raised the alarm while delivering a lecture at the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, where he stressed...

Lagos Unveils 5-Year Industrial Policy, Rolls Out N10bn MSME Finance

27.04.2026

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to formally unveil its Lagos State Industrial Policy (2025–2030) on Thursday, April 31 alongside the rollout of a ₦10 billion access-to-finance programme for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through cooperative societies. The Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mrs Folashade Bada Ambrose-Medebem, disclosed this on Monday...

Federal Poly Oko Inaugurates New Deans, HODs

27.04.2026

The Rector, Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra state, Dr Chioma Irene Awuzie, has inaugurated nine newly elected Deans of Schools and Heads of Academic Departments of the institution. The inauguration was held at the Mass Communication conference hall of the polytechnic, with the deans and the heads of departments elected through a peaceful and transparent process....

C’River NUJ Congratulates National President On Birthday

27.04.2026

Cross River State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has congratulated the National President of the Union, Alhassan Yahaya, as he celebrates his birthday. The congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued by the state Council, Comrade Archibong Bassey, on Monday, while reflecting on the contributions of Mr Alhassan Yahaya to the...

Don’t Overshare Your Personal Struggles, Vitalis Ndubuisi Warns

27.04.2026

Veteran Nollywood actor, Vitalis Ndubuisi has counselled people to keep personal struggles private, saying frequent exposure does not provide understanding or alleviation. Speaking in a video message, the actor said one of the most important life lessons he has learned over the years is the practice of telling people everything that is wrong about you. According...

Gov Sule Seeks Increased Dangote’s Investments In Nasarawa

27.04.2026

The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has urged the Dangote Group to scale up its investments by leveraging the state’s abundant mineral resources. Speaking at the opening of the 3rd edition of the Nasarawa Trade Fair and Exhibition (NASTFE), the Governor, who was represented by the Director of Trade in the state Ministry of...

23 Children Kidnapped From Orphanage Home In Kogi

27.04.2026

The Kogi State government has confirmed the kidnapping of no fewer than 24 persons from an orphanage home in the state. I New Telegraph gathered that 23 of those abducted were children, while the remaining person was the wife of the proprietor of the orphanage home. According to the report, the orphanage did not report...

Professionalism, Empathy Drive Sustainable Workplace Performance

27.04.2026

Ifeoluwa Olubukola Salam, a seasoned human resource management professional with experience across banking, insurance, training and human capital development, has said professionalism, continuous learning and empathy have been central to her career growth and her ability to thrive in traditionally male-dominated corporate environments. Ifeoluwa, a Covenant University graduate with a master’s degree obtained in the...

Ibadan Summit Signals New Phase In Nigeria’s Political Evolution –Lagos PDP

27.04.2026

Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has praised the outcome Ibadan Summit. In a statement by its publicity secretary, Dr. Christopher Odianarewo, the party said the declaration at the Summit reaffirmed Lagos PDP’s commitment to the broader national struggle for democratic restoration and good governance. It said: “Deliberations were frank, extensive, and...

Lagos, State Of California, Forge Historic Sister-State Partnership

27.04.2026

Lagos State government has forged a sister-state relationship with the California State Assembly, United States (US), through the Assembly Concurrent Resolution 129 (ACR 129). The resolution was sponsored by Assembly member Matt Haney and unveiled at the California/Africa Climate and Economic Forum 2026, establishing one of the most significant Africa–California diplomatic ties in recent history....