Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

FG sets plans for worldwide recognition for artisans — Ogun-DG The Industrial Training Fund Director-General, Oluwatoyin Ogun *Says artisans constitute about 80% of Nigeria’s workforce. The Industrial Training Fund Director-General, Oluwatoyin Ogun, has expressed the commitment of the Federal Government to scale up the skills and recognition of Nigerian artisans to International Standards through strategic partnerships. The ITF boss said the administration of President Bola Tinubu is committed to working with artisans across the country to formalise and upgrade their trades to international standards. The DG made this known at the Nigerian Artisans and Technicians Exhibition and Fair held on…

Akpoti-Uduaghan set to resume as Senate unseals office Akpoti-Uduaghan set to resume as Senate unseals office. The Senate has unsealed the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) located in Suite 2.05 of the Senate wing. The action was carried out by a Deputy Director of the Sergeant-At-Arms, Alabi Adedeji, according to a video of the unsealing seen by our correspondent. Sources close to Akpoti-Uduaghan also confirmed the development. This development apparently paves the way for Akpoti-Uduaghan to access the National Assembly and resume legislative duties. She was suspended for six months by the Senate for alleged misconduct in March…

FX reserves, strongest in six years, stand at $42bn File Copy of CBN headquarters, Abuja Nigeria’s external reserves climbed to their highest level in six years, crossing the $42bn mark for the first time since September 2019. Latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria show that reserves hit $42.03bn on September 19, 2025, representing a significant rebound from earlier lows this year and providing renewed optimism for the nation’s foreign exchange stability. The latest figure marks a new 72-month peak and underscores the steady improvement in Nigeria’s reserve position since July, when the stock fell to its lowest…

Nigeria, 27th at World Athletics Champs Athlete Tobi Amusan 193 countries competed.  The nation – Nigeria has finished 27th on the medal table at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, finishing the competition with one silver medal as the event set new records for global participation and reach. The country’s sole medal came from Tobi Amusan, who won silver in the women’s 100m hurdles to continue her consistency as Nigeria’s most reliable international performer. Ezekiel Nathaniel also joined her on the podium, breaking his own national record in the men’s 400m hurdles by clocking 47.11s to finish fourth in a…

2025 Lagos Comic Convention: Rite Foods Limited Excites Fans Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company, brought an extra spark of energy and bold flavor to the 2025 Lagos Comic Convention, held at the Landmark Convention Centre, Victoria Island. As one of the most anticipated annual gatherings celebrating comics, animation, film, and pop culture, the convention provided the perfect stage for Sosa Fruit Drink Bigi and Rite Sausage Rolls, three of Rite Foods’ flagship brands, to connect with thousands of fans, creators, and industry stakeholders. Rite Foods made its mark with a dynamic mix of experiences that matched…

Culture/Tradition: Adron Homes Sponsors Olojo Festival 2025, Celebrates Heritage And Tourism Development Adron Homes and Properties Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading real estate companies, has reaffirmed its commitment to cultural preservation and community development by officially supporting the 2025 Olojo Festival, themed “Tourism for Inclusive Growth with Cultural Rebirth.” In a press conference held recently at the Palace of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Eniitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, highlighted the festival’s enduring significance as a symbol of Yoruba heritage and a catalyst for economic and social development. Representing the Chairman/CEO, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, the Managing…

SON Expresses Satisfaction with Dangote Cement Plc for Driving Excellence … SON encourages other manufacturers to go for the best practice in manufacturing. Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) has lauded Dangote Cement Plc for its significant role in elevating the country’s manufacturing sector and urged other manufacturers to emulate the Company’s dedication to best practices and operational excellence. The commendation followed the successful completion by the Dangote Cement, Obajana Plant in Kogi State, of the Integrated Management System (IMS) Certification Audit, conducted by expert auditors from the SON. The comprehensive IMS Certification Audit comprising of Stages 1 and 2 carried…

Osimhen recovers, returns to Gala training File copy: Victor Osimhen Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has returned to team training with Galatasaray after recovering from the ankle injury he sustained on international duty two weeks ago. The 26-year-old participated in some training drills with his teammates on Sunday ahead of Galatasaray’s Super Lig fixture against Konyaspor at Rams Park on Monday, though he did not feature in the match. Osimhen has been sidelined since suffering the ankle injury during Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda on 6 September, when he was forced off in the 35th minute after…

2025 Ballon d’Or: PSG star Dembele capped winner Dembele Paris Saint-Germain star, Ousmane Dembele was on Monday night revealed as the 2025 men’s Ballon d’Or recipient, capping a fairy-tale redemption arc for the club and France forward who once symbolized unfulfilled promise. The 28-year-old, sidelined by a minor hamstring tweak that kept him from the pitch but not the podium, accepted the gleaming orb from Brazilian icon Ronaldinho-himself a 2005 winner-his face a mosaic of disbelief and elation amid a sea of standing ovations. This victory, the first for a French player since Zinedine Zidane in 1998, eclipses a razor-sharp…

Women’s Yashin Trophy: Chiamaka Nnadozie rated 4th best goalkeeper in historic edition  Chiamaka Nnadozie rated 4th best goalkeeper in historic edition Nigeria’s Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has made history after finishing 4th in the first edition of the Women’s Yashin Trophy, an award dedicated to the best female goalkeeper in the world. The recognition came on a glittering night in Paris where football’s biggest stars gathered for the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony. Though the top prize slipped away, Nnadozie’s 4th-place finish underlined her rising status in world football and confirmed her as one of the finest shot-stoppers of her…