Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Gates Foundation Needs Robust Partnerships Amid Global Development Challenges The Nigeria Country Director of the Bill Gates Foundation, Uche Amaonwu, has highlighted the urgent need for stronger partnerships to sustain development efforts in Nigeria amid global uncertainties. Speaking at the Goalkeepers Nigeria event in Abuja Friday, he emphasised that while the foundation’s funding model provides some resilience, the shifting global landscape cannot be ignored. “It’s been a tough year. But here’s the thing about development: we’re always going to face cycles of challenge, and we need to stay focused on our common goal,” Amaonwu said. He expressed concern over the…

KAMP launches Solar Water Project for FUPRE, To Empower 10,000 Youths Each Year • Affecting lives to become catalyst of change. • Fully scholarship to some selected students. Founder, Kolade Adepoju Mentoring Program (KAMP), Dr Kolade Adepoju, has charged students of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE) Effurun, Delta State, has been urged to consistently strive to embrace positive strides as they journey towards achieving global success. Speaking during the KAMP Conference 2025, with the theme, ‘Àccelerate’, held at the university’s auditorium in Uvwie Local Government Area of the state, Dr Adepoju explained that acceleration in life implies moving…

COCA-COLA SYSTEM UNVEILS PACKAGING COLLECTION HUB IN LAGOS L-R: The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin; Executive Chairman, Apapa Local Government Council, Hon. Idowu Adejumoke Senbanjo; the Chief Executive Officer, Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (CCHBC), Zoran Bogdanovic; the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole; the Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Owan Enoh; the President, Coca-Cola Africa Operating Units, Luisa Ortega; the Managing Director, Nigerian Bottling Company Limited, Goran Sladic; the Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Circular Economy, Mrs Titilayo Oshodi; Director…

Band members of Obesere rewarded with Multi-million Naira Land, Sharafa gets a House • Obesere recognizes years of dedication and unwavering support. Band members of Obesere rewarded with Multi-million naira land, Sharafa gets a house. Fuji music legend, Alhaji Abass Akande Obesere, has set a new standard in the Nigerian music industry by fulfilling his two-year-old promise of gifting plots of land, now valued at over N5 million each to all his band members. The groundbreaking announcement was made during his 60th birthday celebration held at the Anchor Event Center, Agidingbi, Lagos. In an unprecedented act of generosity, Obesere also…

Natural Resources, Agriculture Contributed to Non-oil Export by 20.79% rise in 2024 – NEPC Natural Resources, Agriculture Contributed to Non-oil Export by 20.79% rise in 2024. The Nigerian Export Promotion Council has announced a 20.79 per cent increase in the value of the country’s non-oil exports, reaching a total of $5.456bn in 2024. Nigerian Export Promotion Council  NEPC stated that the amount representing an increase of $938.442m surpassed the $4.517bn collected by the government in 2023. The Executive Director of the NEPC, Nonye Ayeni, revealed the figures while addressing the media on the performance report of the non-oil export sector…

Fidelity Bank NIYEEDEP Collaborate To Empower 6 million Youths Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced its selection as one of the partner banks for the Nigeria Youth Economics Engagement and De-Radicalization Programme (NIYEEDEP)”. NIYEEDEP (Nigerian Youth Economic Engagement and De-Radicalization Programme), is an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, in collaboration with the Nigerian Senate, through its committee on Sports Development. The primary aim of the initiative is to empower Nigerian Youths for economic growth and Development, nation-building, poverty alleviation and security. Situating the NIYEEDEP partnership within the Bank’s strategy, Osita Ede, Divisional Head, Product Development,…

Lagos transformation: Five energy hubs to be made to boost power supply Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos transformation: Five energy hubs to be constructed to boost power supply Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced plans to construct five energy hubs aimed at significantly enhancing the state’s electricity capacity. Speaking at the Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange Breakfast Meeting on the Importance of the Energy Bill to the Capital Market, held at the Muson Centre in Onikan, Lagos, Sanwo-Olu emphasized the need for collaboration among stakeholders to leverage the capital market for growth in the energy sector. Represented by Deputy…

UTME 2025: Why we postponed registration till Monday—JAMB The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has given reasons for postponing the commencement of registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) earlier scheduled to begin yesterday. In a statement by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, the board said the registration will commence on Monday, 3 February. JAMB said the postponement became necessary to allow the board implement essential adjustments to its registration templates. It added that it was further scrutinising some Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres after discovering that they had used deceptive facilities to be approved. According to JAMB, “These…

Court Dismisses Suit Against Olu of Warri Stool, Ordinary Academic Exercise Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III Court Dismisses Suit Against Olu of Warri Stool, Ordinary Academic Exercise *As Itsekiri Protest, Debunk Allegation of Bunkering Against Monarch A Delta State High Court sitting and presided over by Hon Justice G.B Briki Okolosi in Asaba, on Friday dismissed the suit filed by Prince Oyowoli Emiko, challenging the installation of Ogiame Atuwatse III. The Court pointed out that the relief of the claimant in the case is premature adding that the claimants thought they could play a fast one but ended shooting…

PSC: Police officers above 60 or 35 years in service to be retired PSC: Police officers above 60 or 35 years in service to be retired The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the immediate retirement of senior police officers who have either spent over 35 years in service or are above 60 years of age. This decision was reached during the Commission’s first extraordinary meeting for 2025, presided over by its Chairman, retired Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Hashimu Argungu. The meeting was attended by key officials, including retired Supreme Court Justice Adamu Paul Galumje, DIG Taiwo Lakanu (rtd), and…