The Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Barr. (Mrs.) Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has reiterated the urgent need for stronger female representation in Nigeria’s political and business sectors, describing the current gender disparity as a major obstacle to inclusive national development. Speaking at a stakeholders’ forum held in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister emphasized that women must be
A new chapter has opened in the history of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Ikeja Branch, as Engr. Nimot Muili was officially inaugurated as the 16th Chairman of the prestigious branch. The ceremonial handover, which took place at BON Hotel Ikeja Residence in Lagos, was marked by a strong showing of industry professionals, engineering
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised Ogun State for its outstanding execution of the 22nd National Sports Festival, describing the event as “world-class” during the closing ceremony held on Thursday at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta. The multi-sport festival, which ran from May 16 to May 30, attracted over 10,000 athletes representing all
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as visionary leadership that has rekindled national resilience and repositioned Nigeria on the path of sustainable growth and development. In a goodwill message commemorating President Tinubu’s second year in office, Governor Ododo said the president’s bold policy decisions and
Newly-signed Chelsea defender, Tosin Adarabioyo, has debunked widespread reports suggesting he turned down an opportunity to play for Nigeria, stating categorically that he has never rejected the chance to represent the Super Eagles. The 27-year-old centre-back made the clarification following Chelsea’s emphatic 4-1 win over Real Betis in the final of the UEFA Europa Conference
The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has flagged off an impactful menstrual health initiative by setting up sanitary pad banks in no fewer than 300 secondary schools across the state. This move, which is part of her broader Healthy Living Initiative, was announced on Wednesday in Awka in commemoration of the
The Nigerian Senate has approved a budget of ₦124.289 billion for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) for the 2024 fiscal year, signaling a major boost in funding aimed at strengthening the nation’s police force. This allocation represents a significant increase compared to previous years and underscores the government’s commitment to improving security infrastructure and
The Nigerian Senate has officially adopted the Conference Committee Report on the harmonised Tax Reform Bills, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to streamline and modernize its tax framework. The adoption follows extensive deliberations aimed at reconciling differences between the versions passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives. The harmonised bills
In a landmark moment for the Nigerian diaspora, two Nigerians have been inaugurated as mayors in London boroughs, breaking new ground and setting inspiring precedents for Nigerians in the United Kingdom. Princess Opeyemi Bright, a 29-year-old of Yoruba descent, has made history as the youngest-ever Civic Mayor of Barking & Dagenham. Her achievement not only
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a new wave of appointments to the governing councils of several federal institutions, including universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across the country. The appointments are part of the administration’s strategic efforts to strengthen leadership and improve the overall performance of Nigeria’s tertiary education system. Among the institutions affected
