Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

NIWA settles for recruitment of 800 water marshals to enhance safety The National Inland Waterways Authority, says plans are ongoing to recruit and deploy about 800 water marshals across the country by December. The recruitment, according to the Managing Director of NIWA, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, is part of efforts to boost safety and regulation on Nigeria’s waterways. Oyebamiji, while addressing newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja, said the move was aimed at curbing incessant boat mishaps, enforcing life jacket compliance, and monitoring unauthorised loading points. According to him, part of the responsibilities of the water marshals is to sensitise passengers and…

LAWMA receives commendations for cost-effective waste services in Lagos Lagos State Wastewater Management Office People in FESTAC area of Lagos State have lauded the Lagos State Waste Management Authority for its prompt and efficient waste collection services. The commendation came in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Lagos, with residents highlighting the improvements over previous arrangements. Before LAWMA’s consistent presence, residents largely relied on informal waste collectors, popularly known as Abokis, to dispose of domestic waste. However, they noted that LAWMA has proven more reliable, with scheduled waste pick-ups every Thursday and occasionally on…

MultiChoice Leads, Champions Literacy In The Digital Era Literacy has always been a gateway to freedom. It is the skill that unlocks knowledge, gives people access to opportunity, and helps communities rise above inequality. UNESCO calls literacy a basic human right because it is the foundation for all other rights; without it, doors remain shut. But today, literacy is no longer just about reading words on a page. The digital age has redefined what it means to be literate. Access to information now often depends on digital tools, from online classrooms to mobile learning apps. That means bridging the digital…

Oyo to spend ₦110m to host Falconets for World Cup qualifier File: Lekan Salami stadium The Oyo State Government has approved the hosting of Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national football team, the Falconets, ahead of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda. The return-leg fixture is scheduled for Saturday, September 27, at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan. The approval was announced after Tuesday’s State Executive Council meeting presided over by Acting Governor Bayo Lawal at the Governor’s Office, Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan. Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Works, Abdulmojeed Mogbojubola, said N110m had been…

NASENI, NIDCOM Collaborate On Diaspora Innovations Drive L-R: Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, NASENI, Khalil Suleiman Halilu and Chairman/CEO, NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa during the visit of the NASENI team to NIDCOM headquarters.  * To present a government-backed payment platform. * Engaging Nigerians in science to develop projects helpful to economy. The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) are working closely to explore new ways of building innovations and technology, using the expertise and skills of Nigerians living in the diaspora, as well as those at home. The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, NASENI, Khalil…

World Suicide Prevention Day: Your life matters, FG cautions Nigerians World Suicide Prevention Day. Photo credit: Brain Energy. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare is calling for renewed action to protect lives and reduce stigma around mental illness as Nigeria joined the global community to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on Wednesday. The ministry said, “… We can remind you of this: your life matters, and hope is real.” The day was created to draw attention to suicide as a preventable public health issue and to mobilise governments, organisations, and communities worldwide in reducing stigma and promoting empathy.…

OBUMNEME AKUNYILI, THE PROUD SON OF LATE DR. CHIKE SETS TO REMEMBER DAD… Obumneme, the last son of late Dr. Chike and Prof. Dora Akunyili has organised his older siblings to remember their patriarch on the anniversary of his fourth year of demise with a free medical outreach. The free medical consultation and counselling, an annual outreach billed for every 28th of September to commemorate the passage of the deceased who died in Sept 2021. In his honour, the memorable humanitarian outreach which usually provide free healthcare services for those who are challenged and are in dire need is to…

El-Rufai’s Confusion Stance On Bandits Negotiations Bayo Onanuga The presidency has pointed accusing finger at former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, for acting contradictory on negotiations with bandits. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on X, described El-Rufai as a master of ambivalence. He said that while the former governor once disapproved non payments to bandits in pursuit of peace, he now condemns such measures for political reasons. Onanuga claimed El-Rufai previously supported compensating criminal groups to restore calm but has recently criticized the current administration’s refusal to engage in ransom settlements. For some weeks, El-Rufai has openly disagreed…

National Grid Collapses Again, Disrupts Power Supply The national grid suffered a collapse on Wednesday. This was confirmed in a public notice dated September 10, 2025, by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company in a post on its X handle on Wednesday. According to AEDC, the power outage currently experienced was due to a loss of supply from the national grid. The post reads, “Please be informed that the power outage currently being experienced is due to a loss of supply from the national grid at 11:23 am today, affecting electricity supply across our franchise areas.” The company, however, assured the…

Ecobank Nigeria hosts second Design & Build showcase Ecobank Nigeria is set to host the second edition of its flagship Design & Build showcase. According to the bank, the five-day event, themed ‘How We Build, How We Live’, will be held later this month at the Ecobank Pan African Centre in Lagos. The Design & Build showcase spotlights Nigerian creativity in design, building, and construction, and its maiden edition was held last year. This year’s edition will feature just over 40 exhibitors from the design, construction, and real estate sectors. Head of SMEs at Ecobank Nigeria, Omoboye Odu, highlighted the…