By Ayomide otitoju Prominent Nigerian clerics have called on churches to partner with government in addressing the country’s insecurity challenges. The appeal was made on Wednesday at the opening ceremony of the Giant Killers Conference 2025, organised by the Foundation of Truth Assembly (FOTA) in Lagos, where the church also marked its 20th anniversary. Speaking…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to positioning Lagos as a hub of resilience, opportunity, and enterprise as the city prepares to host the inaugural E1 Lagos GP, scheduled for October 3–5 on the waterways of Victoria Island. Speaking at the E1 Lagos GP Immersion Session held at the Lagos…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Industrial Court has granted an interim injunction restraining the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Direct Trucking Company Drivers Association from embarking on industrial action or picketing the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Justice Emmanuel Danjuma Subilim, ruling on an ex parte application filed by the refinery’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said leaders who fail to perform should be voted out of office if credible elections are conducted. Jonathan, who lost his re-election bid in 2015 and is reportedly eyeing a return to the presidential race in 2027, made the remarks at the 2025 edition of the Goodluck…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 65th birthday, describing her as a compassionate leader and steadfast supporter of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu praised Senator Tinubu’s contributions…
By Ayomide Otitoju A high-level Turkish delegation will participate in African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies, scheduled for September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town. Turkey’s Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Ahmet Berat Çonkar, is expected to deliver remarks, underscoring Ankara’s growing footprint in Africa’s energy and mining sectors….
By Ayomide Otitoju Farmers in Okunland are set to benefit from a ₦150 million agricultural empowerment programme launched by Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in the National Assembly. The initiative, unveiled in Lokoja, targets farmers across Kogi State, including Yagba, Ijumu, and Kabba-Bunu areas of Okunland. A total of 165 farmers…
By Ayomide Otitoju At just 11 years old, Mariam has already lost years of education to conflict. After enrolling in an Accelerated Education Program (AEP) designed to help children catch up, she learned to read for the first time. But her teacher fears her progress may stall, as the nearest secondary school has no space…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in partnership with the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), will host the 2025 Afreximbank Compliance Forum (ACF2025) in Kigali from November 12–14, with a strong focus on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping trade and compliance across Africa. Themed “Better Compliance – Better Trade: Embracing AI to…
