By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State’s growing reputation as a preferred destination for residents, investors, and tourists is largely due to sustained investments in security and critical infrastructure, the state government has said. Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Media and Publicity, made the remarks during an interview on Silverbird Television on…
By Ayomide Otitoju Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a week-long diplomatic and economic mission to Guinea-Conakry and Switzerland, asserting that Nigeria has regained a frontline role in regional and global policy discussions. A statement from his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Stanley Nkwocha, said Shettima arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe…
By Ayomide Otitoju The House of Representatives Minority Caucus Ad-hoc Committee on Tax Laws has confirmed that unauthorized changes were made to some tax reform laws passed by the National Assembly and assented to by President Bola Tinubu, raising concerns about constitutional breaches and legislative integrity. The committee disclosed the findings in an interim report…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Bank has approved $50 million to support a solar agricultural expansion project in Nigeria and five other African countries, aiming to boost productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, and expand clean energy access. Agriculture employs over a third of Nigeria’s workforce, yet inefficiencies continue to undermine farmers’ incomes and food supply. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to address Nigeria’s security challenges, saying the issue of insecurity, though severe, is not insurmountable. Oba Ladoja made the remarks on Friday after meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He described insecurity…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday condemned as “insulting” remarks by US President Donald Trump suggesting that troops from NATO allies avoided frontline combat in Afghanistan, as criticism of the comments mounted across Britain and other allied nations. Trump made the remarks during an interview with Fox News aired on Thursday, in which he…
By Ayomide Otitoju Promasidor Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting education and child nutrition as the global community marks the International Day of Education, highlighting its sustained efforts to support learning and youth development across the country. The leading food and beverage company said it continues to enhance educational outcomes through the provision of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing access to quality education as the world marks the International Day of Education, underscoring its focus on sustainable learning and community development. In a statement to commemorate the day, the leading Nigerian food and beverage company said it continues to support education through…
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday dissolved parliament ahead of a snap general election scheduled for February 8, seeking to capitalise on strong approval ratings for her cabinet despite low public support for her ruling party. The move follows Takaichi’s announcement earlier in the week that she would seek a fresh mandate to tackle…
