Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

FG Commences Distribution of CNG-powered Vehicles to 20 Varsities FG Commences Distribution of CNG-powered Vehicles to 20 Varsities * The minister noted that the rollout of CNG buses was only the beginning of many to come. The federal government yesterday began the deployment of Compressed Natural Gas-powered buses to Nigerian universities, beginning with the University of Abuja, as part of efforts to cushion the high cost of transportation and promote cleaner energy use on campuses. The project, tagged CNG-SPROUT, is in the first phase and is expected to be replicated across 20 federal universities nationwide. SPROUT stands for Special Palliative…

Vaccination: Dangote, Gate Foundations, Others Support Children in Three States Vaccination: Dangote, Gate Foundations, Others Support Children in Three States The Dangote and Gates foundations, in collaboration with Community Reorientation Women Network (CROWN), giving support of lifesaving vaccinations for over 20,000 children, and linked over 50,000 pregnant women to antenatal services in six states across the north. While addressing a press conference in Kano on Thursday, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dangote Foundation, Zouera Yousouffou, explained that CROWN had galvanised over 5,000 ambassadors, placing them in the women collectives, to provide key messages to caregivers, as well as identify…

Lagos partners EU on €410m waterways project, transformation to world-class transportation system Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State Lagos partners EU on €410m waterways project, transformation to world-class transportation system … creating significant boost for tourism and makes Lagos to be more competitive. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, met with the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Mr. Gautier Mignot, to discuss the strength of Lagos-EU cooperation and multilateral business relations. The envoy, who led the EU delegation from Abuja, held talks with the Governor at the State House in Marina, Lagos.…

Cardoso emerges, wins 2025 African banker award Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso Cardoso emerges, wins 2025 African banker award Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has been named Central Bank Governor of the Year at the 2025 African Banker Awards held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The award was presented at a gala on Wednesday and was conferred by African Banker magazine in recognition of what organisers described as Cardoso’s “bold and strategic” approach to monetary and regulatory reforms that have brought renewed confidence and stability to Nigeria’s financial system. In a statement by the…

Nigeria, UK trade at £7.2bn in 2024 – Kalu Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu Nigeria, UK trade at £7.2bn in 2024 – Kalu … calls for improved partnership between Nigeria and the UK. The trade volume in goods and services between Nigeria and the United Kingdom totalled £7.2bn in 2024, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has said. Kalu disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while playing host to a United Kingdom parliamentary delegation led by the Under Secretary of State (Africa) for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of Nigeria, Mr Lord Collins. At…

NFF President Gusau pays welfare visit to Awoniyi in UK Taiwo Awoniyi and Gusau NFF President Gusau pays welfare visit to Awoniyi in UK President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, on Thursday paid a visit to Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, at his residence in Nottingham, UK. The reasone for the visit was to check on Awoniyi’s health and to ascertain the stage of his recovery following a serious injury sustained during a match. President Gusau was followed by some members of the NFF Executive Board, who also extended their support and encouragement to the injured Nottingham…

Delta shines as winner of 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun Delta shines as winner of 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun Team Delta on Thursday has emerged overall winner of the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun, securing 122 gold, 96 silver and 105 bronze medals. This gave Delta a total of 323 medals, placing them at the top of the final medals table at the conclusion of the festival. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Bayelsa finished second with 92 gold, 62 silver and 70 bronze medals, amounting to 224 overall. Ogun, the host of…

Full text of Tinubu’s 2nd anniversary speech: Listed achievements – “We’ve made undeniable progress” President Bola Tinubu Full text of Tinubu’s 2nd anniversary speech: Listed achievements – “We’ve made undeniable progress” Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a former Lagos governor, succeeded Muhammadu Buhari as Nigeria’s President on 29, May, 2023. On assumption of office, Tinubu had embarked on reforms intended to boost Nigeria’s economy and elevate social economic development of the country. The most impactful of the reforms are unarguably, the removal of fuel subsidy which he announced when he was reading his first speech as Nigeria’s President as Eagle Square, Abuja…

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s Remarkable Journey In Kano State For Two Years At Helms Of Affairs Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s Remarkable Journey In Kano State For Two Years At Helms Of Affairs As Kano State marks the second anniversary of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration on May 29, 2025, it is with great pride and satisfaction that we reflect on a tenure characterised by unprecedented transformation, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to the welfare of Kano’s people. In just two years, Governor Yusuf has not only fulfilled his campaign promises but has exceeded expectations, setting new standards for governance in…

FG introduces digital village with free internet for medical care, economy in Abuja Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani FG introduces digital village with free internet for medical care, economy in Abuja The Federal Government has launched a digital village pilot project providing free internet access to the rural community of Ibwa 2, Isuanin Kura, Gwagwalada, in the Federal Capital Territory, in a bid to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide. While speaking at the inauguration on Wednesday, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, disclosed that over 20 million Nigerians remain without any form…