Ekiti seeks China’s partnership in critical sectors
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has sought the collaboration of the Government of People’s Republic of China in the areas of investment, agriculture, mining, power, tourism, education and innovation. This, according to the Governor, is with the aim of leveraging China’s expertise and resources to drive growth across various sectors and ensure all round […]
PROF ADELAJA ODUKOYA AT 60: A REFLECTION ON ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND SOCIAL ADVOCACY
By Toyin Falola The strides of heroes are like working wonders. They transcend the mere successes of an average mind, and the expectations of their wins have been propelled so high that they must manage some high level of efficiency and landmarks to be celebrated. That is why the elders will always say that climbing […]
Come out of hiding, Ortom urges Bello
Former Benue State Governor, Chief Samuel Ortom, has asked the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Mr Yahaya Bello, to come out of hiding and answer his case with the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC). He stated this on Sunday at the Redeemed Church in Makurdi during the thanksgiving service organized by his aides […]
Stop making women swear on dead husbands, Catholic Priest urges
Rev. Fr. Gabriel Ekpe, Parish Priest of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Gwagwalada in Abuja has condemned the traditional practice of making women swear on their dead husband’s bodies. Ekpe, during the inaugural Cultural and Feast Day celebration with a theme “Unity in Diversity: A Moment of Celebration” asserted that these practices were contrary to the […]
Tinubu seeks collaboration, inclusiveness to address global challenges
President Bola Tinubu says collaboration and inclusiveness are invaluable to achieving global food security, addressing collective challenges, and driving innovation across a chain of interests for a more stable and prosperous world. Speaking during a high-level panel session at the World Economic Forum Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development in Riyadh, […]
Tinubu tells Samsung CEO Nigeria best destination for technology
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s investment environment operates on the principle of ‘a willing-buyer and willing seller’, which ensures seamless access to capital for investors both within and outside the country. The President gave the assurance on Sunday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during a meeting with the President and Chief Executive Officer of Samsung, Hong […]
Tinubu to Bill Gates: Technology is the enemy of corruption; we are investing in it to ensure transparency
President Bola Tinubu says his administration is investing in technology that is tailored towards ensuring transparency and accountability in government and accelerating public-sector performance and service delivery to the Nigerian people. Speaking during a meeting with Microsoft Founder and Philanthropist, Mr. Bill Gates, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh, […]
Fuel scarcity: Passengers lament soaring transportation fares in Ilorin
As fuel scarcity across the country bites harder, some commuters in Ilorin, the Kwara capital, have lamented the increase in transportation fares within the city, owing to the current fuel scarcity. Some of them who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, said they now pay double the fare that had hitherto […]
Tinubu secures $600m investment in seaport infrastructure after meeting chairman of Danish shipping giant Maersk
President Bola Tinubu has secured an investment of $600 million from Danish shipping and logistics company, A.P Moller-Maersk, to expand existing port infrastructure to accommodate more container shipping services in Nigerian ports. Chairman of A.P Moller-Maersk, Mr. Robert Maersk Uggla, disclosed the decision during a meeting with Tinubu on the sidelines of the World Economic […]
Ondo 2024: Ayedatiwa campaign coordinator shot dead
The Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation Foot Soldiers Independent Council (LACO-FSIC) has decried the gruesome murder of one of its ward coordinators in Akoko Southwest Local Government area of Ondo State, Mr. Alaba Abe Excel. To this end, the group is calling on the police authorities to protect its members against implacable opponents. In a statement […]
