The industrial face-off between the Ogun State Government and organized labour remains unresolved, as a crucial meeting held on Thursday between Governor Dapo Abiodun and top labour leaders ended without any breakthrough. The gathering, which took place behind closed doors at the Governor’s Office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, began around 4 p.m. and was attended by
A recent in-depth investigation has uncovered that Nigerians collectively lose more than ₦75 billion each year to non-refundable visa application fees paid to foreign embassies including those of the United States, United Kingdom, Schengen countries, and several others. Despite the enormous financial commitment, over 60 percent of visa applications are rejected, resulting in a continuous
Confusion has trailed Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, as preparations for the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket tournament continue to suffer setbacks, barely days to the championship. The six-time African champions, who are also the current holders of the continental title, have not commenced camping or held any meaningful training ahead of the tournament scheduled
Nigeria’s U19 women’s basketball team, the Junior D’Tigress, will square off against Argentina today in the classification round of the ongoing FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Brno, Czechia. After exiting the race for the title with a 77 to 51 loss to Hungary in the round of 16, the Nigerian girls are now
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set for a crucial showdown today as they lock horns with the Copper Queens of Zambia in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca, Morocco. The highly anticipated clash will be played at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium, where the Falcons finished top of Group A with
Abuja, July 18, 2025 — Stakeholders in Nigeria’s power sector have raised concerns over the proposed amendment bill currently before the National Assembly, warning that if passed, it could worsen the financial burden on both the federal and state governments. Critics of the bill argue that its provisions would derail ongoing efforts to build a
Lagos, July 18, 2025 — The Plantation Owners Forum of Nigeria (POFON) has assured Nigerians that the price of palm oil is expected to remain stable throughout the year, amid concerns over food inflation and rising agricultural costs. Speaking on Thursday, representatives of the forum attributed the anticipated price stability to improved cultivation practices, enhanced
Lagos, July 19, 2025 — The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has emphasised the urgent need for the country to focus on developing and adopting local manufacturing technologies to reduce its heavy reliance on imported machinery and foreign innovations. Speaking in Lagos, the leadership of MAN stressed that strengthening indigenous technology will not only boost
Lagos, July 18, 2025 – Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited, in collaboration with Village Capital and the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), has announced the top 10 finalists selected to progress into Cohort 6 of its Futuremakers Women in Technology (WIT) Incubator Programme. The announcement marks a significant step forward in the bank’s ongoing commitment to
Benin City, July 19, 2025 — The first phase of the Ardova Handball Premier League is set to wrap up today, Friday, at the sports hall of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State, marking the end of a thrilling opening half of Nigeria’s top-flight handball competition. The league, which attracted top-tier teams
