Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

FG attracts $491m investments into CNG in a year –  Oluwagbemi Chief Executive Officer and Programme Director of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, Michael Oluwagbemi FG attracts $491m investments into CNG in a year –  Oluwagbemi * Conversion to bi-fuel vehicles has gone from seven to more than 200. The Programme Coordinator, Presidential CNG Initiative, Mr Michael Oluwagbemi, says over 491 million dollar investments have been attracted into AutoCNG, while more than 9,000 direct and 75,000 indirect jobs have been created in the last one year. Oluwagbemi stated this while addressing State House Correspondents on Monday. He said that…

FG promises well trained, motivated, equipped with modern technology Police Force President Bola Tinubu FG promises well trained, motivated, equipped with modern technology Police Force President Bola Tinubu on Monday reiterated the administration’s resolve to engender a Nigeria Police Force that is well-trained, well-motivated and well-equipped with modern tools and technology to effectively combat crime in Nigeria. He said it had become imperative to ensure the nation’s security forces are constantly “steps ahead of those who threaten the peace, welfare, and prosperity” of the nation. At the maiden edition of the National Police Day celebrations, which climaxed a week-long series…

FG distributes N2.035b to 1,147 school management committees over Nigeria Tinubu FG distributes N2.035b to 1,147 school management committees over Nigeria * Alausa pointed to pillars that will drive the education sector of Nigeria. The Federal Government has disbursed N2.035 billion to 1,147 school-based management committees across 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. This is as the government launched the Universal Basic Education (UBE) School-Based Management Committee-School Improvement Programme and the Teacher Professional Development (TPD) activities. It said these initiatives aim to improve the basic education sector, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Education Minister Dr. Tunji…

NDPC to boost data privacy protection NDPC to boost data privacy protection * Training will equip participants with the technical knowledge they need to apply the Nigeria Data Protection Act. The National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening data privacy practices across Nigeria’s public and private sectors. Speaking at a regional capacity-building workshop in Katsina for ICT personnel from the north-western states, National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, said the commission is stepping up enforcement of data protection regulations in line with national laws. Olatunji, represented by the Head…

FG Plans To Build Global Cultural Hub in Katsina FG Plans To Build Global Cultural Hub in Katsina * Global centre to be for innovations, training and capacity building for young Nigerians. The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Katsina State on the ‘Renewed Hope Cultural Project’ to enhance cultural and economic expansion in the state. The MoU will lead to the establishment of a global cultural hub in the state to preserve its cultural heritage, promote tourism and drive economic growth. The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, while signing the…

Our wedding day is April 26 – Steve Crown Steve Crown and fiancee Our wedding day is April 26 – Steve Crown Gospel singer Steve Crown has once again announced his engagement to Ruth Thomas, revealing that their wedding will take place on April 26, 2025. Sharing a heartfelt video of the proposal on Instagram over the weekend, the singer expressed his joy and gratitude for this new chapter in his life. He captioned the post: “Approved by God. We are now forever. #CrowningRuth2025. 26th APRIL 2025.” Prominent gospel figures such as Judikay, Eben, Yadah, Okopi Peterson, Joe Praize, and…

Anthony Joshua jogs in Lagos streets, fans connect with him Anthony Joshua Anthony Joshua jogs in Lagos streets, fans connect with him Boxing champion Anthony Joshua recently took to the streets of Lagos for a jog, and it didn’t take long for fans to recognize the boxing star. In a video he shared on X.com on Sunday, excited onlookers greeted him with cheers and fist-bumps as the boxer jogged down the street. In his post, Joshua shared his thoughts on the support he receives from his fans. “I love the game. I love the hustle. I feel like one of…

US-China tariff showdown: Oil, Commodities slump US-China tariff showdown: Oil, Commodities slump Asian equities collapsed on a black Monday for markets after China hammered the United States with its own hefty tariffs, ramping up a trade war many fear could spark a recession. Trading floors were overcome by a wave of selling as investors fled to the hills on the worst day for equities since the pandemic, with Hong Kong shedding 10 percent, Tokyo briefly diving eight percent and Taipei more than nine percent. Futures for Wall Street’s markets were also taking another drubbing, while concerns about the impact on…

We expect petrol pump price to drop to as low as N350/litre — Refiners File photo We expect petrol pump price to drop to as low as N350/litre — Refiners *… fall of fuel to $50 per barrel as a determinant. Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria has said that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) can drop below N400 per litre with the current crash in crude oil prices. CORAN argued that there is no reason petrol should not be sold at NN350 per litre if crude prices eventually fall to $50 per barrel. However, CORAN said…

World Bank aims to fix up 2.6 billion people in digital space World Bank World Bank aims to fix up 2.6 billion people in digital space The World Bank is working to bring together 2.6 billion people still offline, leaning on digital solutions to narrow a persistent divide. Its second annual Global Digital Summit gathered public and private leaders to refine this push, tapping the bank’s 80-year track record to lift access. A statement obtained from its website on Saturday detailed the Accelerating Digitalisation Global Challenge Programme, aimed at speeding tech adoption in countries. Its digital public infrastructure—IDs, payments, data…