Shubham Chaudhuri, the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s reform policies. Speaking at a symposium in Ibadan, Chaudhuri commended the policies while urging the prompt implementation of palliative measures to mitigate their impact on Nigerians. The symposium’s theme was “Economic Opportunity Pathways to Navigating Post-Reform Challenges in Nigeria,” which the Read More…
Day: 17 August 2023
NIM Welcomes Abati and Braie as Fellows
Dr. Reuben Abati, a former spokesperson for President Goodluck Jonathan, and Mr. Daniel Braie, the Managing Director of Linkage Assurance Plc, alongside a group of 100 others, were formally inducted as Fellows of the Nigerian Institute of Management Chartered (NIM) on Thursday. The announcement was made by Dr. Christiana Atako, the President of NIM, during Read More…
NPFL and LaLiga Forge Landmark Partnership
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) unveiled a groundbreaking alliance on Thursday, as it joined forces with LaLiga, the revered Spanish league, to foster the development of Nigerian football talent. The reverberations of this momentous partnership were eloquently articulated by Gbenga Elegbeleye, the distinguished Chairman of the League Management Company (LMC), during an impactful press Read More…
Search and Rescue underway as Seplat Energy’s drilling rig capsizes
In a startling incident, Seplat Energy’s drilling rig, the Depthwize Majestic Rig, capsized and partially sunk during a delicate move in the swampy Delta region. This happened around 5:00 AM on a Tuesday, leading to urgent efforts to rescue the rig’s crew. The Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NUPRC) quickly confirmed the news and stated Read More…
Nigeria allocates ₦180 billion to tackle food shortages amid reforms
In a concerted effort to alleviate the impacts of food shortages and hardships stemming from ongoing reforms, Nigeria has sanctioned a substantial sum of 180 billion naira ($235 million) for its 36 states. This financial injection is intended to enable the procurement of rice and maize, essential staples that have witnessed escalating prices due to Read More…
Lagos State Public Defender Rescues Four Minors from Defilement, Suspect Arrested
The Lagos State Office of the Public Defender (OPD) has successfully rescued four young victims from the clutches of Sunday Fatoba (41) in the Ikorodu area of the state. According to Mrs. Olubunmi Adesomoju, the Director of OPD, “the suspect is alleged to have engaged in regular sexual activity with victims aged between 11 and Read More…
President Bola Tinubu Approves New Ministers and Assigns Portfolios
Tourism finally gets its own ministry New Ministers are approved, and portfolios are assigned by President Bola Tinubu. President Bola Tinubu announced today that he had given the nomination of new ministers and their respective ministries his blessing. The Special Advisor to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Ajuri Ngelale, shared this information with Read More…
Man Charged with 9 Million Naira Scam in Ikeja Court
A 45-year-old man, Adefowora Adelaja, was brought before the Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, accused of deceiving and obtaining nine million Naira through dishonest means. Adelaja, whose residence details were not disclosed, faces two charges: one for obtaining money under false pretences and another for theft. However, he entered a plea of not guilty. The Read More…
Ikorodu LG Chairman Empowers Retirees to Embrace Active Post-Service Lives
Mr. Wasiu Adesina, the Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government (LG), delivered an insightful speech on Wednesday, urging retirees to steer clear of idleness and immerse themselves in activities that would invigorate their post-service years. Adesina’s thoughtful guidance emerged during a commemorative event held at the local government secretariat in Ikorodu, aimed at honouring the esteemed Read More…
Lagos State Advances Water Transport with Innovative E-Fleet System
The Lagos State Government is ushering in a new era of technology-driven water transportation through the introduction of the Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) Electronic Fleet (E-Fleet) Surveillance System. In a statement issued by Mr. Akeem Odusina, Director of the Public Affairs Unit of LAGFERRY, the move aligns with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S.+ Agenda, a strategic Read More…