By Ayomide Otitoju The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office along the Gbongan-Ibadan Road in Osogbo has witnessed heightened activity and increased security presence as preparations intensify for Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. Security personnel, including officers of the Nigeria Police Force, were seen in large numbers at the INEC premises ahead of their deployment…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to ensure a peaceful, transparent and credible governorship election in Osun State. Tinubu made the call in a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, ahead of Saturday’s election….
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has introduced a Federal-State-Private Sector partnership model to transform Nigeria’s livestock sector through the establishment of species-specific Livestock Development Centres across the country. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, announced the initiative at a ministerial press briefing, describing the centres as a key component of the livestock transformation…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has recorded a monthly revenue collection of ₦323 billion in July 2026, its highest-ever monthly revenue performance. The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, disclosed the figure during the Command’s monthly meeting with Deputy Comptrollers of Terminals and Unit Heads on Tuesday, August 11,…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has hosted the Chargé d’Affaires of the Canadian High Commission in Nigeria, David Sproule, and his delegation at its headquarters in Ikoyi, Lagos, for discussions on potential areas of collaboration. The engagement focused on opportunities in technology, investment, innovation and skills development, as well as partnerships aimed at supporting economic…
By Ayomide Otitoju Women entrepreneurs participating in the MTN Foundation’s Y’ellopreneur 3.0 programme have showcased their businesses and growth plans after completing six weeks of intensive training at the Enterprise Development Centre of Pan-Atlantic University. The participants, drawn from across Nigeria, pitched their businesses, presented their growth strategies and highlighted the progress they had made…
By Ayomide Otitoju Polaris Bank has hosted children of its employees to a day of learning, fun and workplace discovery as part of efforts to strengthen employee engagement and promote meaningful experiences for staff and their families. The “Bring Your Child to Work” programme, which welcomed children aged six and above, gave participants an opportunity…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has called for the swift implementation of the Nigeria-China Aquatic Products Protocol to boost Nigerian exports, increase foreign exchange earnings and create more opportunities for local businesses. Tegbe made the call during a courtesy visit and reception following the signing of the protocol by the Chinese…
By Ayomide Otitoju The governorship candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), Adebayo Simon Adewale, has withdrawn from Saturday’s Osun State governorship election and endorsed incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke. Adewale announced his decision at a press conference on Thursday, saying it was a conscious choice to place the interest of Osun State above his personal…
