Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Oyo received 150 CNG conversion kits, cylinders, for commercial vehicles Aiming at reducing the cost of transportation following hike in the prices of petrol and diesel. The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGi) has delivered one hundred and fifty units of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits and cylinders for conversion of commercial vehicles in Oyo State. The kits were offloaded to three designated centres – NIPCO at Toll Gate along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway; Automation Auto Gas, Podo Industrial Village and Bovas, Ajibode retail outlet in which transport unions are expected to present their buses for conversion to CNG. The CNG…

Nestlé Nigeria celebrates a new chapter in youth empowerment with first graduates from Flowergate Technical Training Centre Nestlé Nigeria has taken a bold step toward shaping the future of the country’s workforce, marking a significant milestone with the graduation of 20 young men and women from its Technical Training Centre (TTC) in Flowergate. This ceremony, the first of its kind at the Flowergate facility, highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to youth empowerment and technical skill development. Established in 2023, the Flowergate TTC is the latest addition to Nestlé Nigeria’s broader technical training initiative, which has been nurturing Nigerian talent since…

To improve tech in Nigeria, Ghana, UK unveils £1.9m Sankore project Uche Nnaji Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Mr Uche Nnaji says “Sankore project is a pivotal opportunity for Nigeria to enhance its innovation landscape, by strengthening industry-science linkages and developing an enabling policy environment. “This partnership underscores our shared commitment to developing practical solutions that lead to sustainable and inclusive growth.” The UK government, through its West Africa Research and Innovation Hub, has launched the Sankore project, a new initiative aimed at strengthening technology and innovation in Nigeria and Ghana to drive economic growth. The project, in close…

SHREDDING OKUBOR’S LETTER TO SENATOR NED NWOKO I read a letter by Dr.Festus Goziem Okubor, former civil commissioner in Delta state where he recklessly attacked Senator Prince Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, for expressing his views on the Okpai Electricity plant and Ogwashi-Uku dam projects among some other important issues concerning the state. Dr. Okubor, in the highly provocative and malicious letter, circulated in the conventional and social media specifically asked “the new State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic party, PDP, Chief Solomon Arenyeka to call Senator Ned Nwoko to order” I recall that Senator Nwoko while addressing…

Boniface, Onyeka Are Part Of Bundesliga Team Of The Week Boniface, Onyeka Are Part Of Bundesliga Team Of The Week. Nigerian stars Victor Boniface and Frank Onyeka have been included in the Bundesliga Team of the Week. The Bundesliga best 11 was compiled and published on the X handle of whoscored.com. Boniface was the standout performer for Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen in their 4-1 win away to Hoffenheim. After setting up Leverkusen’s first goal scored in the 17th minute, Boniface then made it 2-0 in the 30th minute. With 15 minutes left, Boniface grabbed his second goal to put…

FG gives assurance of IPPIS data security to civil servants Accountant-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein The office acknowledged that the IPPIS is of utmost importance to Nigerian workers, thus it became imperative to assuage the fears of any loss or breach of employees’ data in the IPPIS database. The Federal Government has reassured civil servants that the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System database remains secure and has not been compromised. This assurance came from a statement issued by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, through the Director of Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa, on Monday…

Afreximbank assists small businesses in Africa with $310m From left, Amb Aminou Akadiri, Executive Director, Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce and Industries, Mrs Oluranti Doherty, Managing Director, Export Development, Africa Export-Import Bank and Dr Olumide Ajayi, Executive Director of Africa Leadership Foundation during the SME Agribusiness Export-Readiness Accelerator Training held in Abeokuta Afreximbank assists small businesses in Africa with $310m. The Managing Director, Export Development, Africa Export-Import Bank, Mrs Oluranti Doherty, has restated the commitment of the bank to support agribusiness in Africa given its potential and contributions to the economy in the continent. Doherty said that…

Chelsea have a rethink on Osimhen for January tranfer Victor Osimhen Chelsea have a rethink on Osimhen for January tranfer window. The club are reportedly eager to steal a march on other potential suitors by making an approach before the January window. Chelsea are reportedly considering a move to sign Victor Osimhen before the January transfer window, with the English Premier League club keen to secure the services of the Nigeria striker. Chelsea, the Stamford Bridge giants, who missed out on the Nigeria striker during the summer transfer window, are said to be closely monitoring his situation at Galatasaray, where…

Dangote looks up to major sea channels to distribute its products Aliko Dangote Dangote looks up to major sea channels to distribute its products. Dangote Refinery has said that it will not rely solely on road haulage for the local distribution of its refined petroleum products, but will explore water transportation, targeting Nigeria’s major sea ports. This will involve utilising the facilities of the country’s major seaports of Warri, Port Harcourt and Calabar. In a media interview on Sunday, Devakumar Edwin, Vice President (Oil & Gas) at Dangote Industries Limited, revealed that the Refinery plans to transport 75% of its…

NBA Africa and AFD have empowered over 40,000 students “The Jr. NBA & AFD Basketball Experience has been essential in our commitment to make basketball more accessible to Nigerian youth and focusing on the importance of mental health, hygiene and gender equity,” said Abudu. NBA Africa and Agence Française de Développement (AFD), France’s public development institution, have concluded the third season of the Jr. NBA & AFD Basketball Experience by holding a two-day event at the National Stadium in Surelere, Lagos. The celebration was organized around a symposium discussion on the core values of the program and a physical education…