Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

LASEPA, UNIDO, Japan govt unite to train food vendors, waste workers in Ikorodu to fight epidemic LASEPA, UNIDO, Japan govt unite to train food vendors, waste workers in Ikorodu to fight epidemic In a bid to stop the spread of cholera in Lagos, especially in flood-prone areas like Ikorodu, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has partnered with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the Government of Japan to train informal food and water vendors, as well as waste workers on how to protect themselves and their communities. The training, held in Ikorodu, is part of a larger…

Abioye unveils digital platform – Alarino, for Yoruba preservation Ikeoluwa Abioye Abioye unveils digital platform – Alarino, for Yoruba preservation A United States-based Nigerian, Ikeoluwa Abioye has inaugurated a digital platform that preserves Yoruba language, making it easier for people to communicate with the language.The digital platform known as Alarino, provides accurate Yoruba translations with proper diacritics. Ikeoluwa Abioye, who once made headline for earning nine A’s in her WAEC examination at The Guardian, said the tool would be useful for learners, educators, native speakers, especially Al developers looking for cleaner data on a language that is often overlooked in…

Aliko Dangote retires, steps down as Director/Chairman, ushers in Ikazoboh Aliko Dangote retires, steps down as Director/Chairman, ushers in Ikazoboh Foremost entrepreneur and founder of Dangote Cement Plc, Aliko Dangote has announced his retirement as a Director and the Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective July 25, 2025. He is relinquishing his position as chairman and retiring from the board so as to focus more attention on the Refinery, Petrochemicals, Fertiliser and Government Relations, in order to drive the company’s five-year business trajectory to a superlative height. The board of Dangote Cement Plc has therefore announced the appointment of…

Battle ground set for Nigeria-Morocco in WAFCON final Battle ground set for Nigeria-Morocco in WAFCON final Nigeria will battle hosts Morocco in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Saturday (today), with both sides seeking to make history in different ways. The West Africans are chasing a record-extending 10th continental title – dubbed ‘Mission X’ – whilst the North Africans aim to become the first side from their region to lift the WAFCON trophy. The clash represents a fascinating tactical battle between two unbeaten sides who have taken contrasting paths to the final.…

Golden Eaglets, Falconets get new coaches – NFF Nigeria Football Federation  Golden Eaglets, Falconets get new coaches – NFF The Nigeria Football Federation has announced the appointments of Manu Garba and Moses Aduku as head coaches of the Golden Eaglets and Falconets, respectively. Garba’s return to the U-17 national team marks his third stint in charge of the Golden Eaglets, following his time with the team last year. The highly respected tactician famously guided Nigeria to U-17 World Cup glory in 2013 and the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations trophy two years later, cementing his legacy as one of the…

Morocco’s mentally ready to face Nigeria – Vilda Coach Morocco Female Team, Jorge Vilda, with some of his team members …Photo Credit: CAF online Morocco’s mentally ready to face Nigeria – Vilda Morocco coach Jorge Vilda has said his side are ready to face Nigeria ahead of Saturday’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, showing confidence in his team’s mental strength to prevail over their more physically imposing opponents. The Spaniard, who led Spain to Women’s World Cup success in 2023 before his controversial departure following the Luis Rubiales kissing scandal, believes his Atlas Lionesses have demonstrated the…

Ekemini Nelson shines as 24th Miss Earth Nigeria Ekemini Nelson shines as 24th Miss Earth Nigeria Beautiful damsel, Divine Ekemini Nelson has won the 24th Miss Earth Nigeria. She was announced the winner at the 2025 edition of the pageant which was held at the Palacio Event Centre, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State on July 20. The pageant, which was organised by Queen Bae Studios and Miss Earth Nigeria under the direction of its National Director, Ibinabo Fiberesima, had Nollywood stars Hilda Dokubo and Walter Anga in attendance. “We are proud and delighted to announce that among a pool of beautiful and…

Class of ’99 governors pay visit to Tinubu at Aso Villa on Friday L-R: Ex-Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke; ex-Bauchi State Governor, Adamu Mu’azu; ex-Taraba State Governor, Jolly Nyame; ex-Plateau State Governor, Joshua Dariye; ex-Ebonyi State Governor, Sam Egwu; ex-Edo State Governor, Lucky Igbinedion; President Bola Tinubu; ex-Benue State Governor, George Akume; Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; ex-Ekiti State Governor, Niyi Adebayo; ex-Adamawa State Governor, Boni Haruna; ex-Akwa-Ibom State Governor, Obong Attah; ex-Jigawa State Governor, Saminu Turaki; ex-Kebbi State Governor, Adamu Aliero, and ex-Delta State Governor, James Ibori , when President Tinubu met with a group…

Tinubu unlocks Super Falcons’ payments to fullest Super Falcons players Tinubu unlocks Super Falcons’ payments to fullest President Bola Tinubu has given approval for the full payment of allowances and match bonuses for the Super Falcons ahead of their final match against Morocco in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). This is said in a statement on the X handle of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Center. The payment will clear the senior national team coach salaries running up to 15 months, payments of allowances and promises due to the senior national teams, females, and Under-20 national team,…

STEMM students to be granted ₦50m grant – FG Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa. STEMM students to be granted ₦50m grant – FG The Federal Government on Friday said it is set to unveil the Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medical Sciences Student Venture Capital Grant, which it described as a pioneering initiative designed to empower students in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions to build the next generation of scalable, job-creating ventures. Also referred to as the “STEMM Up Grant”, the initiative will be formally unveiled in August by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, according to a statement…