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Over 500 Students Empowered At ‘Emerging Greatness’ Conference

13.11.2025

Over 500 students from 30 public and private schools recently gained leadership skills at the inaugural Emerging Greatness Conference, organized by Teens Nation of the Elevation Church, Maryland, Lagos State. Held at Pistus Hub, Lagos, the conference themed “Agents of Transformation” featured plenary sessions, workshops, mentoring, quizzes, and breakout activities. Resident Pastor Bola Adisa explained...

Africa CDC Praises Nigeria’s Health Reforms, Endorses Model For Africa

13.11.2025

The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has commended Nigeria’s health sector reforms, describing them as a model for other African nations seeking to enhance healthcare financing and service delivery. Speaking at the second day of the 2025 Joint Annual Review of the Health Sector in Abuja, Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General of...

NCAA Seeks Judiciary Support To Strengthen Knowledge Of Aviation Contract Laws

13.11.2025

The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, has called for greater support from the Judiciary to enhance understanding of laws governing aviation contracts, particularly the Cape Town Convention (CTC). Speaking at the grand finale of the international CTC moot court held at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Najomo emphasized...

PenCom Tweaks Micro Pension Scheme To Cover 80m Informal Sector Workers

13.11.2025

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has announced plans to repackage its micro pension scheme to extend retirement savings coverage to an estimated 80 million workers in Nigeria’s informal sector. Speaking on Thursday at the 2025 Pension Correspondents Association of Nigeria (PenCAN) annual conference in Abuja, themed “Inclusion and Innovation: Bridging the Pension Gap for Nigeria’s...

NUPRC Reactivates Dormant Fields To Boost Oil Output To 2.5m bpd

13.11.2025

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced plans to reactivate dormant oil fields as part of a strategic initiative to raise national crude production to 2.5 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2026. The Commission’s Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe, disclosed this during the maiden conference of the Energy Correspondents Association of Nigeria (ECAN)...

Veteran Actor, Baba Gebu Is Dead

13.11.2025

Veteran Nigerian actor, Oyewole Olowomojuore, popularly known as Baba Gebu, is dead. The news was announced by Nollywood actor and producer, Kunle Afod, via his verified Instagram page on Wednesday. In an emotional post, Afod disclosed that the veteran actor died on Tuesday after a brief illness. The filmmaker described Baba Gebu as a “great...

Igbomina Leaders Make Case For Kwara South Senate Seat

13.11.2025

In a strong show of unity, Igbomina leaders have declared their intention to produce the next Senator for Kwara South in the 2027 general elections, insisting that equity and justice demand it. The call was made at a summit convened by the apex socio-cultural organisation, Omo Ibile Igbomina, themed “Igbomina Lokan for Kwara South Senate...

KWSG Tasks Veterinarians On Ethical Standards

13.11.2025

The Kwara State Government has urged veterinarians across the state to uphold ethical and professional standards in their practice to help combat zoonotic diseases and ensure the safety of animal-based food consumed by residents. The state Commissioner for Livestock Development, Oloruntoyosi Ayobola Thomas, gave the charge during a one-day in-house training for veterinary staff of...

Reps Set To Pass Child Online Access Protection Bill

13.11.2025

The House of Representatives has expressed its readiness to pass a bill seeking to protect Nigerian children from harmful online content and other forms of digital exploitation. The proposed legislation, titled Child Online Access Protection Bill, aims to curb online violence against minors and establish regulatory measures for safer internet use among children. Sponsor of...

Reps Urge Health Ministry To Prioritise Emergency Response In Hospitals

13.11.2025

The House of Representatives on Thursday called on the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Development to establish a committee to ensure that all hospitals, public and private, have the necessary facilities and personnel to handle emergency cases as a criterion for continuous operation. The directive followed a motion titled “The need to prioritise and...