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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…

Tems will feature during FIFA World Club opening ceremony in New York Tems Tems will feature during FIFA World Club opening ceremony in New York Nigerian singer Tems will perform at the first-ever halftime show of a FIFA Club World Cup final. The event will take place on July 13, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in New York. Tems will share the stage with Colombian star J Balvin and American pop singer Doja Cat. The show will be broadcast live and free on DAZN.com so fans around the world can watch. Tems said she’s excited to be part of this global…

June 12 protest: Venues and times unveiled The protesters  June 12 protest: Venues and times unveiled Organisers of the June 12 protest, Take It Back Movement, have released a list of venues across the country where Nigerians will converge for a scheduled protest. The exercise was to protest against worsening economic hardship, insecurity, and what the organisers described as the shrinking civic space under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking in an interview with our correspondent on Monday, the National Coordinator of the movement, Juwon Sanyaolu, said the protest would take place in at least 20 locations nationwide. “In Abuja, we…

Oyedepo determines to fulfill promise of building 1,000 churches Bishop David Oyedepo Oyedepo determines to fulfill promise of building 1,000 churches The founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, popularly known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has disclosed a personal vow he made to God to build 1,000 churches before leaving the earth. Speaking during a recent sermon to his congregation, Oyedepo recounted how, even before he had a bank account, he made a commitment to God to be part of building churches for his kingdom. “Before I had the first bank account, I said, ‘Jesus, if you ever bless…

Expect FG’s broader plan on new rail lines nationwide — NRC Opeifa Dr Kayode Opeifa Expect FG’s broader plan on new rail lines nationwide — NRC Opeifa The Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), Kayode Opeifa, has announced that the federal government will soon unveil a major railway expansion plan, with new lines set to connect multiple cities across the country. Speaking on Saturday during ‘Sunrise Daily’, a programme on Channels Television, Opeifa stated that the forthcoming railway lines will reach more cities “than we have ever seen”. “States are even receiving grants from the national government to…