Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Manny Ita – The Nigerian Presidency has formally clarified the departures of Wale Edun, former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, and Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, former Minister of Housing and Urban Development. Following a week of intense speculation and rumors regarding a potential cabinet reshuffle or “sack,” official statements confirmed that both ministers resigned voluntarily from their positions within the Federal Executive Council. ​Wale Edun, who marked his 70th birthday on Monday, April 20, 2026, submitted his resignation letter on the same day. He cited persistent health challenges as the primary reason for his decision to step…

The Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission, Aisha Garba…Photo Credit: UBEC Elegbede Abiodun • Alausa called on stakeholders to ensure that the impact of the programme is visible, measurable, and transformative across all communities. The Universal Basic Education Commission has unveiled the 2025 cycle of its School-Based Management Committee–School Improvement Programme, introduced a new Learners’ Retention Programme, and released N434.5m as final tranche funding for previously approved projects. The Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, who was represented by the Deputy Executive Secretary (Technical), Rasaq Akinyemi, announced this on Thursday in Abuja during the national flag-off ceremony for the 2025 SBMC–SIP. The…

Dr Henry Ayuk The Cross River Government has dismissed reports alleging 10 new COVID-19 symptomatic cases, describing the claim as misleading and inaccurate, while reaffirming that only one confirmed case exists in the state. The rebuttal followed a publication by a national daily claiming the state had identified additional persons showing COVID-19 symptoms, raising concerns among residents about a possible resurgence of infections across communities. It would be recalled that Dr Henry Ayuk, the Commissioner for Health, earlier confirmed a COVID-19 case involving a Chinese national working in the state, who was currently receiving treatment and responding well. In a…

Elegbede Abiodun Ginger, a technology platform for beauty businesses, has partnered with FCMB SheVentures to unveil “Built to Last,” a year-long programme aimed at strengthening women-led beauty enterprises across Nigeria. The initiative is designed to equip female entrepreneurs in the beauty and personal care industry with practical skills, business structure, and access to funding pathways, enabling them to scale operations and formalise their businesses. According to the organisers, the programme will provide participants with hands-on training, financial literacy, and access to digital tools, alongside support in areas such as inventory management, logistics, and supplier networks. Founder and Chief Executive Officer…

Elegbede Abiodun Thursday marked the official beginning of the Subscriber Compensation Era in Nigeria’s telecom sector. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Executive Vice Chairman, Dr Aminu Maida, announced the milestone during a media interaction with journalists in Lagos, Thursday. He stated that the initiative aims to make telecom operators more accountable and transparent in their dealings with consumers. NCC Director of Technical Services, Edoyemi Ogor, further explained that the compensation will come in the form of airtime refunds. According to Ogor, affected subscribers will begin receiving SMS alerts from tomorrow, detailing the process for applying the refunded airtime. He said…

A new wave of faith-driven storytellers is emerging from Africa’s creative landscape following the successful conclusion of the Africa Gospel Film Project 2026, which trained 60 Christian filmmakers in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. The six-day intensive filmmaking masterclass and spiritual formation programme brought together participants from Nigeria and Zambia, equipping them with both technical expertise and a deeper sense of purpose in storytelling. Hosted at the Gospel Cinema International/ High Definition Film Academy facility in Gwarinpa, the initiative is hailed as a major step in advancing faith-based cinema across the continent. The training featured an impressive lineup of industry professionals from…

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…