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Don Seeks Strong Crypto Rules To Boost Economy

15.01.2026

A University Lecturer at Ekiti State University, EKSU, Ado-Ekiti, Professor Lawrence Boboye Ajayi , has urged the government to put stronger rules in place for cryptocurrency and fintech to help grow Nigeria’s economy. The scholar made the call on Tuesday while delivering the 98th inaugural lecture at the university. The lecture was titled “Naira to...

Nigeria, EU Pledge Commitment To Multilateralism, Strategic Partnership

15.01.2026

Nigeria and the European Union (EU) have expressed their commitment to multilateralism, the rule of law, and the principles of the United Nations Charter, while expressing confidence in the continued strengthening of the Nigeria-EU relations. They reaffirmed the commitment at a meeting between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Dunoma Ahmed and the EU...

Lucia Onabanjo Lived An Impactful Live

15.01.2026

Lagos State and Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passing of Chief (Mrs) Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo, widow of the late Chief Olabisi Onabanjo, the first civilian Governor of Ogun State. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued yesterday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, commiserated with...

Osun Monarch Alleges Plot To Relegate Him

15.01.2026

The Olokeolooru Obalufon of Okeolooru Obalufon in the Boluwaduro Local Government Area of Osun State Oba Mukaila Adebisi has alleged plot by some state officials to relegate him, seeking Governor Ademola Adeleke’s intervention. In a statement yesterday, the monarch claimed that some traditional rulers influenced the Ministry of Chieftaincy Affairs to withdraw his appointment letter...

Shettima Urges African Entrepreneurs To Close Ranks To Fully Harness Continent’s Huge Potential

15.01.2026

Vice President Kashim Shettima yesterday hailed Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)’s transformative impact on the global entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem. According to him, the institute’s efforts have helped raise over $1.5 billion and created more than 30,000 direct jobs in 20 years. He urged African entrepreneurs and professionals to close ranks to fully harness the...

NiMet’s DG Inspects, Inaugurates Meteorological Data Rescue Project

15.01.2026

The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, yesterday, inspected and commissioned the agency’s Meteorological Data Rescue Project. According to a statement from the NiMet Media Office in Abuja, the Data Rescue project is a major step toward preserving Nigeria’s climate heritage and strengthening its scientific capacity. Part...

Cubana Hails Oborevwori’s Leadership Style

15.01.2026

The business tycoon and Chairman of the Cubana Group, Chief Obinna Iyiegbu (aka Obi Cubana), has set December 2026 to completely deliver on his Millennium City investment in Delta State. This was as the businessman eulogized Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for placing a very good hand on infrastructural development of the state. He described the governor...

US Embassy Reopens Redesigned Centre To Deepen US–Nigeria Ties

15.01.2026

The United States Embassy in Abuja yesterday announced the official reopening of its redesigned American Centre (for excellence and creativity) at the Embassy Chancery, to deepen USNigeria relations. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Centre features modernised spaces and enhanced technology aimed at expanding educational, cultural and professional opportunities for Nigerians of...

Foundation Gives Scholarships To Children Of Fallen Heroes

15.01.2026

In commemoration of Armed Forces Remembrance Day, the Charles Bebeye Ndiomu Foundation has reaffirmed its enduring commitment to honouring the legacy of fallen heroes by supporting the educational aspirations of their children through the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Scholarship Scheme (AFRDS). Implemented in partnership with VETIVA Trustees Limited (Fund Manager) and Axiom Learning Solutions Limited...

NGE Pays Tribute To Mohammed, Agbese

15.01.2026

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed its sadness over the passing of two distinguished and outstanding journalists, Messrs Yakubu Mohammed and Dan Agbese. In a statement yesterday Eze Anaba (President) and Onuoha Ukeh (General Secretary), the Guild said: “By the death of Mohammed and Agbese, who were among the three surviving co-founders of...