By Ayomide Otitoju Seyi Makinde has called for improved welfare for Nigeria’s military personnel, stressing that prioritising their well-being would encourage greater dedication to securing the nation. The governor made the appeal at the Chief of Army Staff Special Sallah Celebration held at the Forward Operating Base in Igbeti, Olorunsogo Local Government Area, with troops…
By Ayomide Otitoju Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to advancing reforms and attracting investment into the state’s power and maritime sectors to stimulate economic growth. The governor made this known at Victor Attah International Airport while addressing Government House correspondents upon his return from the United Kingdom, where he…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Bank Plc and King’s Trust International have signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at expanding opportunities, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods for young people across Africa. The agreement was executed by Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank, and Will Straw on behalf of King’s Trust International. The signing ceremony…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, Afolabi Abiodun Tajudeen, has urged Muslims to sustain the values of piety, peace, and compassion cultivated during Ramadan beyond the fasting period. Speaking in a post-Ramadan message, Tajudeen emphasised that devotion to God should not end with the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced an increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N1,245 per litre, up from N1,175, citing rising global crude oil prices triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East. In a notice issued to marketers on Friday, the refinery stated that its ex-depot (gantry) price…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Muslim faithful in Nigeria on the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, urging them to uphold the values of piety, empathy, and unity beyond the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement issued by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, the President called on Muslims to rededicate themselves to the…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu witnessed the signing of a £746 million financing agreement in London between Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance, led by Wale Edun, and Citi Bank. The funding is intended to modernise Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos, addressing congestion, improving operational efficiency, and boosting Nigeria’s trade capacity. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju At least three police officers and a local vigilante leader were shot dead by suspected bandits in Tordamisa, Donga Local Government Area, authorities confirmed. The victims include Corporal Raphael Danjuma, Police Constable Ebenezer Daniel, Police Constable Samuel Bawa, and Nutsa Tyav, a 60-year-old Chairman of the Tordamisa Village Vigilante Group. The Acting…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UK-based Asset Green Ltd to develop a large-scale integrated dairy livestock production and processing platform aimed at modernising Nigeria’s dairy sector and boosting national food security. The agreement, signed in London ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s state visit…
