By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the recent surge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and other African countries a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The declaration was made by WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, following the advice of an Emergency Committee of independent…
The Oyo State Government has approved ₦500 million to empower youths trained under the state’s Agribusiness Program (YEAP). This initiative, announced during a press briefing in Ibadan, is part of a larger ₦1.5 billion loan scheme launched in partnership with First City Monument Bank (FCMB). The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye,…
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has voiced strong support for former President Goodluck Jonathan’s potential return to the presidency, highlighting the transformative reforms Jonathan introduced during his tenure. Mohammed emphasized that Jonathan’s experience and leadership would be beneficial in addressing current national challenges. Speaking in response to a call by a non-governmental organization urging him…
President Bola Tinubu and Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Mbasogo signed a pivotal agreement on the Gulf of Guinea Pipeline Project during a ceremony in Malabo on Wednesday evening, solidifying a partnership aimed at mutual development. According to a statement by presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale on Thursday, the agreement encompasses legislative and regulatory measures for the…
Aimed at equipping corps members with essential skills for securing employment after their service year, the one-day event, themed “From Clicks to Progress,” focused on digitalisation, entrepreneurship, and employment promotion measures. Participants received instruction on high-priority employability skills, including CV writing and interview preparation techniques. Helen Igboka, Programme Component Manager for Gender and Inclusion at…
Prominent figures across Nigeria have strongly criticized a controversial bill proposed by the House of Representatives that seeks to impose a 10-year prison sentence on individuals who refuse to recite the national anthem. The bill, sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, is set for its second reading, where lawmakers will debate its general principles. The bill…
By Ayomide Otitoju In a statement released on Tuesday, the MTN Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to fostering musical talent in Nigeria through its 2024 Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) Scholarship Programme. The foundation emphasized that the MTN-MUSON Scholarship Programme is specifically designed to help young Nigerian musicians navigate the challenges they face on their journey…
Olam Agri, a leading agribusiness in food, feed, and fibre in Nigeria, is significantly expanding its Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CR&S) investment strategy to deepen its social, environmental, and economic development impact within the country. The company has committed to a four-year development plan, allocating approximately ₦6.5 billion to various CR&S initiatives. These initiatives are…
Britain’s annual inflation rate rose in July for the first time this year, surpassing the Bank of England’s target, according to official data released on Wednesday. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) increased by 2.2 percent in the 12 months to July, up from a 2.0 percent annual gain in June, as reported by the Office…
