The reconstruction of a crucial 3.1-kilometre stretch of internal roads within Olive Estate, Agodi, located in Ibadan North Local Government Area, is advancing steadily, promising improved accessibility and enhanced living conditions for residents. The project, initiated by the Oyo State Government, aims to upgrade the aging road network in one of Ibadan’s prominent residential estates,
The Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, on Tuesday, paid a condolence visit to Mokwa Local Government Area in Niger State following the recent flood disaster that claimed several lives and displaced dozens of residents. During his visit to the affected community, Mallam Issa-Onilu sympathized with the families of the
With the first light of the Day of Arafah gracing the skies over the holy lands, a powerful spiritual rhythm has begun to echo across the tents of Mina, the plains of Arafah, and far beyond. The solemn chant of “Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illa Allah. Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, wa
The Federal Minister of Education has raised serious concerns over the proliferation of unapproved satellite campuses across Nigeria, warning that institutions operating without proper accreditation will face stern government sanctions. Speaking at a recent stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja, the minister emphasized the critical need to uphold academic standards and protect the integrity of Nigeria’s higher
As Nigerians prepare to mark the Eid celebrations, the Federal Government has announced the deployment of additional train services to enhance mobility and ease travel pressure for millions journeying to key cities, particularly Lagos and Kano. The Ministry of Transportation, in a statement released on Monday, confirmed that the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) will operate
Lagos — Nigeria’s private sector is grappling with mounting challenges as persistent cost pressures and declining business confidence threaten to slow economic recovery, analysts warn. The combination of rising input prices, inflationary pressures, and cautious consumer spending is straining businesses across key industries, raising concerns about the sustainability of growth. Recent economic data from the
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has charged Nigerian students to live exemplary lives rooted in integrity, discipline, and patriotism, urging them to reject the lure of cybercrime and other fraudulent activities that threaten the future of the country. Speaking during an interactive youth engagement session at
As Muslims across Nigeria prepare to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has called on Nigerians, especially the Muslim faithful, to embrace peace, tolerance, and unity during and beyond the festive period. In a statement issued by the Corps Public Education Officer in Abuja,
Abuja — More than 30 foreign defence advisers and military attachés from various countries attended the 2025 second-quarter security briefings held in Abuja, underscoring Nigeria’s commitment to regional and international security cooperation. The briefing, organized by the Nigerian Ministry of Defence, provided a platform for sharing critical updates on the country’s security landscape, including ongoing
The Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (SWAN) has held a solemn yet inspiring memorial lecture in honour of two of Nigeria’s most distinguished female trailblazers in finance, the late Mrs. Otunba (Dr.) Bola Kuforiji-Olubi and Mrs. Elizabeth Olakunri, celebrating their legacies as pillars of professional excellence and gender inclusion in the accounting profession. The
