Makurdi, Benue State – June 18, 2025The Benue State Government has officially declared Wednesday a work-free day to honour the visit of Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to the state capital, Makurdi. The announcement, which was made public on Tuesday evening through the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, stated that the gesture
Lagos, Nigeria – June 16, 2025The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), Mrs. Oluyemi Kalesanwo, has been honoured at the 2025 Ruby Women’s Summit for her outstanding advocacy and support for women entrepreneurship and empowerment in Nigeria. Mrs. Kalesanwo received the Ruby Award for Leadership in Women
Abuja, Nigeria – June 14, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, raising eyebrows as the honour ranks lower than the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) previously awarded to him by former President
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa Maruf, has expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for conferring on him the prestigious Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) honour. In a message shared via his official platform, Dr. Alausa described the recognition as both humbling and motivating, noting that it reflects the
As part of the events commemorating Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Anniversary, the Federal Government convened a high-level Public Lecture at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, with the theme: “Consolidating the Gains of Nigeria’s Democracy: Necessity of Enduring Reforms.” The gathering brought together key stakeholders in governance, civil society, academia, and the diplomatic community to reflect
Billionaire industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has officially stepped down as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, marking the end of a remarkable 20-year leadership tenure. Dangote’s exit, which was formally announced by the company, signals a new chapter for the sugar refining giant, which he helped transform into one of Nigeria’s
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – June 11, 2025The Lagos State Government (LASG) has joined other African delegates in a high-level strategic meeting ahead of the 68th edition of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Regional Commission for Africa (CAF), scheduled to hold later this year. The pre-conference meeting, which took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,
Lagos, Nigeria – June 11, 2025The Lagos State Lands Bureau has commenced a three-day retreat aimed at strengthening teamwork and enhancing operational efficiency among its senior staff. The retreat, which kicked off on Monday at a resort in Epe, brings together directors, deputy directors, and other top-level personnel of the Bureau for strategic engagement, capacity
The iconic Abuja International Conference Centre has officially been renamed in honour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marking a significant gesture of recognition for his leadership and contributions to national development. The change in nomenclature was recently announced alongside a policy directive mandating that all users of the facility must henceforth pay for its usage,
The Leadership for Justice and Legal Advancement (LJLA) Fellows have arrived in Singapore for an intensive international policy learning experience, aimed at strengthening their understanding of global governance, legal reforms, and public sector innovations. The exchange programme, organised in collaboration with leading academic and policy institutions in Singapore, will expose the fellows to best practices
