Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

NCC, Gates Foundation to boost broadband access expansion Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Aminu Maida, with Nigeria Country Director of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Uche Amaonwu, alongside their teams, after a meeting in Abuja on expanding broadband and mobile connectivity in underserved communities. Credit: Aminu Maida Nigeria’s telecom regulator has decided to work with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to boost broadband and mobile connectivity in underserved and unserved communities, the Nigerian Communications Commission has stated. The Executive Director of the NCC, Aminu Maida, said the partnership will focus on expanding access and reducing affordability…

Environmental issues lead us to establish Nigeria’s first environment varsity – Minister The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa | Photo: State House … to generate homegrown solutions. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, on Monday said the Federal Government’s decision to establish the Federal University of Environment and Technology was driven by the urgent need to address environmental challenges confronting Nigeria and the wider world. Alausa stated this in Abuja during the inauguration of the governing council and principal officers of the new university. Located in Koroma, Rivers State, the institution is Nigeria’s first specialised university dedicated to environmental…

UBA Foundation charity outreach attends to elders, young ones, needy with relief materials in Lagos UBA Foundation charity outreach in Lagos delivers food, essentials, and hope to the aged, children, and vulnerable communities in a heartfelt gesture of corporate social responsibility. UBA Foundation charity outreach has once again demonstrated the power of corporate social responsibility, bringing much-needed relief, care, and hope to some of Lagos’ most vulnerable residents. In a heartwarming show of compassion, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc visited So-Said Charity Homes Community and SOS Children’s Village in Lagos, delivering truckloads of…

Adron Homes Wins As Court Throws Out CODRAs’ Suit In a legal victory for Adron Homes, the Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has dismissed the suit brought by the Registered Trustees of the City of David Residents Association (CODRA) and five others, Elder Gbadebo Aromolaran, Mr. Adetokunbo Adeshile, Mr. Olaolu Ayinde, Olusegun Aba Yomi Esq, Oluwadamilare Awokoya Esq, against Adron Homes and Properties Limited. The case, Suit No. FHC/AB/FHR/58/2023, was presided over by Hon. Justice Abiodun J. Adeyemi, who, after an exhaustive review of the claims and evidence presented, found the Applicants’ allegations to be unsubstantiated, speculative,…

Visually Impaired Persons Demand Reopening of School, Block Lagos Airport Road Vehicular movement to the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, was obstructed on Monday as hundreds of visually impaired protesters from the Farmcraft Centre for the Blind blocked the main access road to the airport. The protesters, also including physically challenged persons from the School of the Blind and School of the Disabled in Isheri, Lagos, were protesting the prolonged closure of their schools, which have remained shut for over two years. The blockade caused heavy gridlock, forcing many air travellers to abandon vehicles and trek long distances to catch flights.…

Ogun govt debunks sealing Gbenga Daniel’s GRA properties The Ogun State Government has debunked reports that it sealed properties belonging to former Governor and Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, clarifying that only a “Stop Work” and “Quit” notice was served. While speaking at a press conference held at the Governor’s Office, Abeokuta, on the issue, the Commissioner for Urban and Physical Planning, TPL Tunji Odunlami, explained that the government follows a clear procedure whenever a property is to be sealed. TPL Odunlami explained that anytime the government wants to seal a property, it will be physically marked, and a…

Shettima visits late Ogbeh’s family, leads FG’s team Shettima leads President Tinubu’s delegation to late Ogbeh’s family Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday led President Bola Tinubu’s team on a condolence visit to the family of the late former Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbeh. This was disclosed in a press statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on media and communications (Office of the VP), Stanley Nkwocha. The statement noted that expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, saying Nigeria has lost one of…

You have 48 hours to activate upgraded licences – NIMC to diaspora partners The National Identity Management Commission has given its diaspora National Identity Number enrolment partners 48 hours to activate their licences on an upgraded platform. According to a statement on Monday, the Head of Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, said the upgrade would provide seamless and robust services to Nigerians abroad, and described the facility as more secure. Adegoke said, “NIMC Diaspora Front-End Partners (FEPs) have been onboarded on the upgraded system with intensive training to equip the FEPs with the prerequisite knowledge on the application and effective management…

Daniel cites political undertone, set for legal battle over Ogun demolition plans Fie photo: Senator Gbenga Daniel Media aide to former Ogun State governor and Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Mr. Steve Oliyide, said on Monday that court action may be taken against the state government over its plan to demolish Daniel’s private residence — Asoludero Court in Sagamu GRA — as well as Conference Hotels and its annex, also owned by the former governor. Oliyide claimed that Governor Dapo Abiodun lacked the moral right to serve a contravention order on anyone in Ogun State, saying the governor’s…

Gbenga Daniel dissolves hospitalization rumour of Akpabio’s health (R-L) Gbenga Daniel, Senate President Godswill Akpabio handshake in London. Source: Jackson Udom/ Facebook A former Ogun State Governor, Senator Gbenga Daniel, has set aside the propaganda stating that Senate President Godswill Akpabio is hospitalised in London. Daniel, who represents Ogun East Senatorial District, said he stopped over in London to personally inform Akpabio of his intention to return to Nigeria for the August 16 bye-election in the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency. The seat became vacant following the death of a former Deputy Whip of the House of Representatives, Adewumi Onanuga. According…