By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025, a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the announcement on behalf of the government, congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad on the milestone. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 National Annual Conference of the Finance and Business Online Publishers (FiBOP), scheduled for October 18–19 at Orchid Hotels, Lekki, Lagos. The conference, themed “Achieving a $1 Trillion Economy: Leveraging Technology Innovations,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd., a member of the Coca-Cola Hellenic Beverage Company (CCHBC), has reinforced its commitment to sustainability with an environmental awareness walk in Apapa, Lagos, to mark this year’s World Clean-Up Day. The exercise brought together volunteers from NBC’s Ikeja Plant, Head Office at Iddo House, and its…
By Ayomide Otitoju The simmering rift between Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and his predecessor, now senator, Gbenga Daniel, has escalated into a political showdown, deepening divisions within the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections. Although both men publicly deny any rivalry, recent events suggest a fierce contest is unfolding over the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has opened applications for the next edition of its Young Reporters Programme, set to take place during the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Senegal. Sixteen young journalists from around the world will be selected to participate in the immersive training initiative, designed to develop their…
By Ayomide Otitoju A new Review of African Inland Fisheries has called for urgent investment in restoring aquatic habitats and integrating fisheries into broader water resource management to safeguard the livelihoods of millions across the continent. The report underscores the sector’s role beyond nutrition, highlighting its contributions to resilience, income diversification, and social cohesion. It…
By Ayomide Otitoju Vice President Kashim Shettima met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in New York on Friday to advance Nigeria’s global aspirations during the ongoing 80th UN General Assembly (UNGA80). The talks, held at UN headquarters, focused on Nigeria’s bid for a permanent seat on the Security Council, as well as cooperation on…
Senegalese authorities have issued an international arrest warrant for journalist Madiambal Diagne after he defied a travel ban and left the country, the Interior Ministry announced late Friday. Diagne, editor of Le Quotidien and head of Avenir Communication media group, is known for his criticism of the government. He had recently been summoned in connection…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria’s economy has “turned the corner,” attributing the improvement to reforms introduced by his administration over the past two years. He assured Nigerians that they would soon enjoy the benefits of the economic measures and expressed gratitude for their patience and support. The President made the…
