Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Receives National Productivity Order of Merit Award The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, a public sector-focused philanthropic organisation founded to improve the lives of Africans through transformed public service delivery and increased access to quality primary healthcare, has been honoured with the prestigious National Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM) award. This award is in recognition of the Foundation’s exceptional efforts in promoting excellence and driving reforms in the Nigerian public sector. The NPOM Award, with its focus on institutionalizing productivity consciousness and recognizing productive individuals and organisations, serves as a testament to the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation’s unwavering commitment to its…

The Year of the Bayelsa Child Governor Douye Diri is changing the academic fortunes of thousands of children through BayelsaPRIME. Parents, teachers and pupils attest to it, writes Gilbert Ekwugbe. In the early hours of May 20, just before the sun sat firmly in the sky, Mrs. Timi Iboro, a teacher at Reverend Proctor Memorial Primary School in Kiama walked briskly towards the school where she has been teaching for the past four years. She arrived twenty-five minutes to the time she would have been deemed late, brought out her government-issued teacher tablet, synchronized it with her headteacher’s…

Sustainability: NBC Unveils Green Area in Abuja The Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Limited, has unveiled a Green Area at its Abuja plant located in the Idu Industrial layout. This aligns with NBC’s commitment to sustainable practices and its aim to impact the environment positively. The unveiling ceremony showcased NBC’s unwavering commitment to a greener future and its relentless pursuit of sustainable operations. The Green Area visualises the company’s dedication to minimising its environmental impact and reinforces NBC’s position as a frontrunner in integrating sustainable practices. Managing Director of NBC, Matthieu Seguin, expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, stating,…

‘How Gbajabiamila saved ASUU from proscription’ Outgoing chairman of the House Committee on Tertiary Education, Hon. Aminu Suleiman, said on Wednesday that outgoing Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila saved the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) from proscription during the union’s nine-month stroke action. Speaking at the valedictory session for the House, Suleiman said the Speaker never wanted the incident made public but insisted he has to say so for the incoming Speaker will know that it is not get Uhuru He said during the strike, Gbajabiamila called for a meeting with the leadership of ASUU where far-reaching…

PICTORIAL: Leke Adeboye gifts N2m to youth entrepreneurs on 41st birthday The lead pastor at Redeemed Christian Church of God, LSC The Bridge, Leke Adeboye, recently doled out N2 million to some youth entrepreneurs in order to fund their businesses. Speaking during the donation, Adeboye said he knew the struggles that Small and Medium Enterprise owners face in Nigeria. “It is said that most businesses are expected to fail within the first five years, particularly because of lack of access to funding and several other factors. Adeboye, therefore, took up the challenge to address this issue by providing funds to…

Chelsea enter race to sign Barcelona target, Gabri Viega Chelsea have entered the race to sign Gabri Veiga from Celta Vigo.  According to the Guardian, Chelsea are keen to secure the services of the midfielder for new boss, Mauricio Pochettino Veiga has a release clause worth in the region of £34million. Veiga recently scored a brace in the 2-1 win over Barcelona for Celta Vigo and scored 11 goals in the just concluded 2022/23 La Liga season. It is understood that Chelsea will have to battle the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid, Newcastle and Liverpool…

Breaking: Protest Rock Cameroon As Motorcyclists, Residents Lament Fuel Scarcity, Condemn Subsidy Removal In Nigeria The commercial motorcycle operators in the State of Garoua in Cameroon, lamented the scarcity of fuel, warning that their business was no longer sustainable. Some motorists and residents in Cameroon have said the planned removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol in Nigeria, has created an acute scarcity of the essential commodity in the neighbouring country. The commercial motorcycle operators in the State of Garoua in Cameroon, lamented the scarcity of fuel, warning that their business was no…

Nigeria leads in African data protection – Bureau It stated that Olatunji assured that the personal data of the Dutch citizens in Nigeria was safe, with regards to the establishment of the NDPR. The Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) has said that Nigeria had taken its pride of place as the leading nation in data protection across Africa. This is contained in a statement issued by Itunu Dosekun, the bureau’s Head of Media Unit, in Abuja on Wednesday. Dosekun said that the NDPB National Commissioner, Vincent Olatunji, disclosed this at the Nigeria-Netherlands Economic Consultation in Abuja.…

Odunlade Adekola is fierce and warring in ‘Orisa’ teaser The filmmaker and actor teases a Yoruba epic which hits the cinema next month Not only does Adekola direct this film, he also produces it with his Odunlade Adekola Film Production, in collaboration with FilmOne Studios. The latter is also in charge of the film’s distribution. The film is set in an ancient Yoruba city. The titular Orisa, who is played by Ademola, is a powerful warrior who allies himself with a gang of highly skilled warriors, their nefarious activities posing a problem for the king and the other…

Nigeria can repay its debts within 90 days – Jimoh Ibrahim  Senator-elect and business mogul, Jimoh Ibrahim, has explained how Nigeria can repay its debts within 90 days. Ibrahim advised the Nigerian authorities to approach five EXIM banks and access a loan that is five times the current debt. The lawmaker-elcet gave this piece of advice while speaking in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday. He said, “I can give you a strategy that can make you pay back the debts in 90 days. All you have to do is to call…