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By ‘Demilade Oresanya Africa is a country. We have all heard it and most likely have fought against this notion. Why the...
08/07/2025

By ‘Demilade Oresanya Africa is a country. We have all heard it and most likely have fought against this notion. Why then, do we marketing folks keep treating Africa as a monolith? Africa is not a monolith. With 54 countries, over 1,000 languages, and deeply rooted local traditions, building a brand across the continent requires more than a good message – it demands cultural fluency....

By ‘Demilade Oresanya Africa is a country. We have all heard it and most likely have fought against this notion. Why then, do we marketing folks keep treating Africa as a monolith? Africa is not

A major disruption to Nigeria’s telecom infrastructure may be imminent as oil sector unions have been accused of attempt...
08/07/2025

A major disruption to Nigeria’s telecom infrastructure may be imminent as oil sector unions have been accused of attempting to cripple diesel supply to telecommunications facilities operated by IHS Companies nationwide.The Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) on Tuesday, reportedly blocked access to diesel loading depots in Kaduna, Lagos, and Koko (Delta State), preventing diesel distribution to thousands of base transceiver stations powered by IHS across the country....

A major disruption to Nigeria’s telecom infrastructure may be imminent as oil sector unions have been accused of attempting to cripple diesel supply to telecommunications facilities operated by IHS Companies nationwide.The Nigerian Union of Petroleum

President Bola Tinubu has directed the expedited rollout of the free healthcare access initiative for low-income retiree...
08/07/2025

President Bola Tinubu has directed the expedited rollout of the free healthcare access initiative for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), describing it as a critical component of social protection and dignity in retirement. He also called for the prompt implementation of long-overdue pension increases and a minimum pension guarantee, which would provide a safety net for the most vulnerable pensioners under the CPS....

President Bola Tinubu has directed the expedited rollout of the free healthcare access initiative for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), describing it as a critical component of social protection and dignity in

Under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and within the frameworks of the Renewed Hope Agenda, the health of ...
08/07/2025

Under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and within the frameworks of the Renewed Hope Agenda, the health of Nigerians is regarded as an urgent matter of right, an investment for a better Nigeria and an indispensable, essential pillar for economic growth and societal prosperity. This was stated by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, at the maiden edition of BusinessDay Health Conference held on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at the Institute of Peace and Conflict Resolution hall, Central Business District Abuja....

Under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and within the frameworks of the Renewed Hope Agenda, the health of Nigerians is regarded as an urgent matter of right, an investment for a better Nigeria

The Federal Character Commission (FCC) and the Police Service Commission (PSC) have strengthened their partnership to pr...
07/31/2025

The Federal Character Commission (FCC) and the Police Service Commission (PSC) have strengthened their partnership to promote equity, inclusivity, accountability and fairness in the Nigerian Police Force. The collaboration is aimed at ensuring that recruitment into the police reflects the diversity of Nigeria and adheres to the principles of the federal character. During a courtesy visit to the FCC headquarters in Abuja, the chairman of the PSC, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Rtd) Ashimu Argungun, mni, emphasised that deeper cooperation between both commissions is necessary to enhance credibility in police recruitment and improve public trust in the institution....

The Federal Character Commission (FCC) and the Police Service Commission (PSC) have strengthened their partnership to promote equity, inclusivity, accountability and fairness in the Nigerian Police Force. The collaboration is aimed at ensuring that recruitment

President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on all 24 players and the 11-member technical team of Nigeria's sen...
07/28/2025

President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on all 24 players and the 11-member technical team of Nigeria's senior women's national football team, the Super Falcons, following their historic victory at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. At the presidential reception held in their honour, President Tinubu awarded each player and technical crew member the title of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)....

President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on all 24 players and the 11-member technical team of Nigeria's senior women's national football team, the Super Falcons, following their historic victory at the 2024 Women's Africa

Access to education remains a major hurdle for many Nigerian students, especially those from low-income backgrounds. Wit...
07/28/2025

Access to education remains a major hurdle for many Nigerian students, especially those from low-income backgrounds. With the introduction of the NELFUND loan scheme, several students are now finding hope where there was once despair. Their stories highlight how this initiative is transforming academic journeys.For many Nigerian students, pursuing higher education comes with daily worries about tuition and upkeep costs, but for Samuel Udeh of the University of Uyo and Khadija Sonibare of the University of Ibadan, the NELFUND student loan scheme has lifted this burden, opening their minds to focus fully on their studies and aspirations without the fear of dropping out....

Access to education remains a major hurdle for many Nigerian students, especially those from low-income backgrounds. With the introduction of the NELFUND loan scheme, several students are now finding hope where there was once despair.

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) on Thursday, 17 July 2025, announced some additional significant impact initi...
07/24/2025

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) on Thursday, 17 July 2025, announced some additional significant impact initiatives aimed at further breaking down barriers to access to quality education for Nigerian youths, enhance skills development and boost job prospects for loan beneficiaries upon graduation from school.Announcing these initiatives during the maiden hybrid media engagement held in Abuja with journalists in Lagos connected virtually, Managing Director/Chief Executive of NELFUND, Mr....

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) on Thursday, 17 July 2025, announced some additional significant impact initiatives aimed at further breaking down barriers to access to quality education for Nigerian youths, enhance skills development and

Humanitarian Minister Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda is the new chairman of the All Progressives Congress. He was ele...
07/24/2025

Humanitarian Minister Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda is the new chairman of the All Progressives Congress. He was elected unanimously by the National Executive Committee of the party on Thursday. Yilwatda replaces Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, who resigned for crucial private matters. Profile of Yilwatda: Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda is a distinguished academic, a visionary leader, and a passionate advocate for humanitarian and poverty reduction initiatives....

Humanitarian Minister Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda is the new chairman of the All Progressives Congress. He was elected unanimously by the National Executive Committee of the party on Thursday. Yilwatda replaces Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, who

Nigeria government under the leadership of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR is giving priority attention...
07/24/2025

Nigeria government under the leadership of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR is giving priority attention to cancer prevention, treatment and control. The administration is providing primary and secondary prevention services and also expanding treatment infrastructure for comprehensive treatment of cancer cases in the country. This was stated by Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare on Wednesday at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Mobile Truck Clinic, HPV Molecular Laboratory and Research Hub held at the University of Ibadan....

Nigeria government under the leadership of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR is giving priority attention to cancer prevention, treatment and control. The administration is providing primary and secondary prevention services and also expanding

The ceremony at a special session of the Federal Executive Council honoured the eighth Nigerian leader—a civil war hero,...
07/18/2025

The ceremony at a special session of the Federal Executive Council honoured the eighth Nigerian leader—a civil war hero, a former military head of state, and an anti-corruption advocate —who passed away on July 13, leaving a legacy of discipline and patriotism. President Tinubu, who opened the floodgates of tributes in the presence of the departed leader's children, renamed the 50-year-old University of Maiduguri Muhammadu Buhari University....

The ceremony at a special session of the Federal Executive Council honoured the eighth Nigerian leader—a civil war hero, a former military head of state, and an anti-corruption advocate —who passed away on July 13,

By Kayode Oladele The story of Ogun State is one of resilience, enterprise, and hope. From West to Central and East, our...
07/18/2025

By Kayode Oladele The story of Ogun State is one of resilience, enterprise, and hope. From West to Central and East, our people have always believed in the promise of tomorrow. Yet, that tomorrow is only as bright as the choices we make today. As the political horizon of Ogun State begins to brighten ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election, the clarion call for purposeful and equitable leadership has never been louder....

By Kayode Oladele The story of Ogun State is one of resilience, enterprise, and hope. From West to Central and East, our people have always believed in the promise of tomorrow. Yet, that tomorrow is

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