Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

In a major step toward strengthening Africa’s energy future, Nigeria’s NNPC Limited has signed a landmark agreement with Algeria’s Sonatrach to deepen collaboration in research, technology, and innovation across the oil and gas industry. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in Abuja, establishes a formal framework for joint research initiatives, technology exchange, and capacity development between the two national oil giants, as part of broader efforts to position Africa competitively in the evolving global energy landscape. According to a press statement issued by NNPC Limited and signed by Andy Odeh, the agreement was executed by NNPC’s Executive Vice President, Business…

Elegbede Abiodun “… We are trying to modernise the Nigerian police force.” The federal government is set to map and digitise police stations for effective and efficient policing across the federation. Indications to this development emerged on Wednesday when the minister of Communications Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), between the government and the Police Trust Fund, (PTF), on Wednesday in Abuja. He said “as we all know, our president is invested significantly in trying to drive our economy forward. Some of the difficult decisions are solely for the purpose of trying to…

Nestlé Nigeria is celebrating 15 years of impact with the graduation of twenty young trainees from the Flowergate Technical Training Centre. This milestone reinforces the company’s long-standing commitment to youth empowerment through the development of technical and vocational skills among young Nigerians. The Nestlé Technical Training Centre is part of Nestlé Needs YOUth, Nestlé’s global youth initiative launched in 2013 to equip young people with skills, experience, and opportunities to access meaningful employment, with a goal of reaching 10 million youths worldwide by 2030. Since its establishment in 2011 at Agbara Factory, the Nestlé Technical Training Centre has equipped more…

Elegbede Abiodun Cross River Activates Emergency Response As It Confirms First COVID-19 Case Since 2022. The Cross River State Government has confirmed a new case of COVID-19 and has promptly activated its public health emergency response systems to prevent further spread. Speaking in Calabar on Tuesday, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, assured residents that the situation is under control and urged the public not to panic. He explained that the case involves a 53-year-old Chinese expatriate who arrived in Nigeria about a month ago and is employed at a company in Akamkpa Local Government Area. The…

Elegbede Abiodun This is designed to support the 27-kilometre Red Line from Oyingbo to Agbado, targeting up to 37 daily trips and over 500,000 daily passengers when fully operational. Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said the newly acquired 24 new coaches for the Red Line Rail by the Lagos State Government in China will enhance the multimodal transportation system and bring relief to commuters in the State. He disclosed that there were ongoing conversations to extend the Red Line further into Ogun State, noting that the rail expansion by his administration is tied to Lagos’ broader multimodal transport…

Elegbede Abiodun The Lagos State Government has provided further clarification on the modalities for the reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation exercise, ahead of its resumption on Saturday. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, said this in a statement on Wednesday following the symbolic flag-off of the exercise along the Mushin-Agege Motor Road corridor on March 14. Wahab said the sanitation exercise would hold every last Saturday of the month between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. He said there would be controlled movement across the state during the period to enable resident to carry out proper cleaning of…

Governor Ademola Adeleke, Davido Elegbede Abiodun This event will hold at the Technical Field in Osogbo on Friday, April 24, with free entry for all residents. Governor Ademola Adeleke has made public a free concert in Osogbo featuring top Nigerian entertainers, including his son B-Red, as political activities intensify ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The governor made the announcement via his official X account on Wednesday, describing the event as an inclusive music gathering for residents across the state. He said the concert would feature established and emerging acts from Osun and beyond, adding that it is designed to…

Elegbede Abiodun Nigeria’s retail lender, Unity Bank Plc, alongside leading climate innovation experts, has called for increased investment in the green economy and the adoption of frontier technologies as critical pathways to driving economic resilience and reducing the impact of climate change on vulnerable populations across Africa. The call was made during a thought-provoking webinar hosted by the Bank to commemorate this year’s Earth Day, themed “The True Cost of Climate Change and Who Pays?”. Climate experts and stakeholders convened to examine the human, economic, and institutional costs of climate change, while spotlighting practical solutions to address its growing impact.…

Elegbede Abiodun Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc) is pleased to announce the 9th edition of the GTCO Food and Drink Festival, scheduled to hold from Friday, May 1st to Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, at GTCentre, Plot 1 Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos. This year’s theme, “Everything Food and Drink,” captures the expansive nature of the Festival experience. It reflects not only the variety of cuisines on display but also the depth of stories behind them. Over the years, the GTCO Food and Drink Festival has grown far beyond a seasonal celebration to become a culturally significant…

Elegbede Abiodun MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has extended the application deadline for the fifth edition of its Media Innovation Programme, giving prospective applicants until Saturday, April 25, 2026, to submit entries for the fully funded initiative. The Innovation Programme deadline extension was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the company’s Public Relations Manager, Lakinbofa Goodluck. The six-month programme is designed for media professionals and digital content creators across Nigeria, with the telecoms giant describing it as a key investment in the future of storytelling and media development. According to the statement, the extension provides additional opportunity for qualified…