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ICC renamed as Bola Tinubu Conference Center – FG President Bola Tinubu ICC renamed as Bola Tinubu Conference Center – FG The International Conference Centre, (ICC) in Abuja has taken a new namer after President Bola Tinubu. The previous name International Conference Centre has been exchanged with Bola Ahmed Tunubu Conference Center. The revelation of the new name came up during the launching of the newly rehabilitated facility on Tuesday in Abuja by the president. The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, minister, Nyesom Wike, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President, Jibril Barau and many others were in attendance during the…

N-HYPPADEC asks for more tree planting to celebrate World Environment Day N-HYPPADEC asks for more tree planting to celebrate World Environment Day As the world marks the 2025 Environment Day, the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) has raised awareness on the danger of plastic waste, the need for its effective management and called for massive planting of trees. Under the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution”, N-HYPPADEC organised an awareness campaign on Thursday and distributed 1000 seedlings to GYB Model Science School and royal fathers in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. The Ag. Managing Director/CEO of N-HYPPADEC, Dr. Jimoh…

Lagos employs drones, fines to deal with Waterfront crimes Dayo Bush Alebiosu Lagos employs drones, fines to deal with Waterfront crimes * Any unauthorised land reclamation… will lead to immediate forfeiture of 50%. In a decisive move to curb the rising threat of environmental degradation, the Lagos State Government has unveiled a tough new policy that enforces the forfeiture of illegally reclaimed land and slaps violators with fines equivalent to current market values. The goal is to safeguard the state’s vulnerable coastal zones and marine ecosystems. Approved by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the policy was announced by the Commissioner for Waterfront…

Pastor Adeboye on courtesy visit to Alaafin of Oyo Adeboye Visits Alaafin of Oyo Credit: Facebook | Ajisebi Oyo Radio TV Pastor Adeboye on courtesy visit to Alaafin of Oyo The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I, at the monarch’s palace in Oyo town. Adeboye Visits Alaafin of Oyo Credit: Facebook | Ajisebi Oyo Radio TV This was made known through a Facebook post by Ajísebí Ọ̀yọ́ Radio, which shared photos from the event alongside a caption written…

2025 Public-Private Partnership summit: FG to mobilise private capital for infrastructure transformation Director-General of the ICRC, Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh 2025 Public-Private Partnership summit: FG to mobilise private capital for infrastructure transformation * Focusing on dismantling bureaucratic bottlenecks and driving investment. The Federal Government will host a landmark Public-Private Partnership Summit in Abuja from June 17 to 18 as part of efforts to mobilise private capital and expertise for Nigeria’s infrastructure transformation. The 2025 Nigeria PPP Summit, organised by the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, is expected to attract high-level government officials, global investors, and key private sector leaders for critical…

Daddy Freeze narrates challenges faced for ridiculing some pastors openly Daddy Freeze Daddy Freeze narrates challenges faced for ridiculing some pastors openly ‘…I lost 100% of my business.’ On Air Personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, has revealed the severe personal and financial toll he faced after publicly criticising Nigerian pastors and religious institutions. Following an interview he granted to Leadership Podcast on Tuesday, he expressed that his outspoken views on religion came at a steep cost, including the complete loss of his business investments and a total blackout from his lucrative career as a Master of Ceremonies.…

Princess Osifo Celebrated For Impact In Energy, Development Princess Joy Osifo, founder and CEO of JENIKS Group, received widespread recognition as she marked her birthday, with tributes highlighting her achievements in Nigeria’s energy sector and her contributions to philanthropy. Popularly known as the “Queen of Gas,” Osifo is regarded as one of Africa’s most prominent female entrepreneurs. Over the years, she has built JENIKS Group into a major player in Nigeria’s gas distribution and infrastructure space, operating in what remains one of the country’s most competitive industries. Industry watchers describe her trajectory as a classic example of entrepreneurial…

NIGERIA’S ENERGY TRILEMMA: EFFORTS OF THE GOVERNMENT, INDUSTRY PLAYERS, IOC AND LOCAL SECURITY COMPANIES Lucky Ighoyota NIGERIA’S ENERGY TRILEMMA: EFFORTS OF THE GOVERNMENT, INDUSTRY PLAYERS, IOC AND LOCAL SECURITY COMPANIES The energy trilemma, a concept developed by the World Energy Council, describes the three competing challenges in the energy sector: energy security, energy equity, and environmental sustainability. Balancing these three priorities is a constant challenge when setting energy policies, especially during the energy transition. Nigeria faces an energy trilemma, where achieving energy security, sustainable development, and energy equity (affordability) is challenging. This trilemma is rooted in issues like limited energy…

Tunde Onakoya visits Tinubu in Lagos Tinubu with Onakoya in Lagos Tunde Onakoya visits Tinubu in Lagos President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded Tunde Onakoya, founder of Chess in Slums Africa, for his groundbreaking efforts in using chess as a tool to empower underserved communities, describing his work as a “reflection of the resilience and brilliance of Nigeria’s youth.” Onakoya, who recently broke the world record for the longest chess marathon, was received at the President’s residence on Monday. During the visit, he presented his official Guinness World Record certificate to the President and discussed his journey from the streets…

Tonto Dikeh celebrates 40, ready to impact other lives Tonto Dikeh Tonto Dikeh celebrates 40, ready to impact other lives. Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has declared how she enjoys getting older while celebrating her 40th birthday. Tonto said this on her Instagram page while expressing her joy and excitement for her new age. “Never been this happy. I think I love being old. Lord, thank you for good health, life and your unmerited favor. 40 for 40,” she wrote. The actress also announced that she received lavish gifts including two cars and over $290,000 cash gift. She expressed that her…