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Perspectives
Ondo: Tinubu’s peace thesis is absolute, By Jimoh Ibrahim
President Bola Tinubu, a liberalist who believes in collaboration and cooperation, has handed over his thesis of absolute peace to politicians in the Ondo state instead of the trending power currency in contemporary politics, which he says is not acceptable according to him. To President Tinubu, there will be beauty in the character if righteousness is in the heart. If…
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Homeland News
JABU appoints Green Energy CEO, Adegbulugbe new chancellor
The Chief Executive of Green Energy Limited, Professor Anthony Adegbulugbe has been appointed the third Chancellor of Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU), Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun state. Having accepted the appointment, Professor Adegbulugbe will be installed as the Chancellor on Friday, December 8th, 2023. The university was established in 2004 in obedience to divine instructionsby the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) worldwide. The…
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Development
Food security: FG, Sustain Africa sign MoU on agriculture
In a bid to ensure food security in Nigeria, the Federal Government and Sustain Africa Initiative on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) targeted at revamping the nation’s agriculture sector. This is just as Vice President Kashim Shettima said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is passionate about repositioning the nation’s agriculture sector towards achieving sustainable food security in the country.…
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Global News
Niger coup: Family in dark over deposed President Mohamed Bazoum
Relatives of Niger’s deposed President Mohamed Bazoum say they have had no information about him since his escape plan was thwarted. Mr Bazoum, along with his wife and son, has been restricted to the presidential house since the coup on 26 July. On 19 October he tried to flee with his family, cooks and security via helicopter – but they…
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Economy
Shettima inaugurates council on MSMEs, urges members to deploy technology
Vice President Sen. Kashim Shettima on Friday inaugurated the National Council on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), charging its members to utilize technology and their expertise to enhance the sector’s growth. Emphasizing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to improving job security, VP Shettima highlighted the critical role of MSMEs and younger Nigerians in driving job creation and economic…
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Perspectives
100 Days: Alake’s midas touch spurs global onterest in mining sector, By Segun Tomori
The world over, the first 100 days of a leader’s assumption of office usually sets the tone for his leadership style, gives a glimpse into the policy direction and lays the foundation for assessing his vision or otherwise. Conceptualized by the then United States President Franklin Roosevelt, it soon became a benchmark, globally, to measure the early success of a…
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National News
Breach of safety standards: FG goes tough on erring companies
The Federal Government has begun cracking down on companies operating against safety standards and regulations. The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Barr. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, on Friday during an ongoing nationwide inspection operation visited Metal Manufacturing Nig. Ltd, Sagamu, Ogun State and found that the company was operating in violation of safety rules and regulations, therefore sealed the company…
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Economy
CBN to freeze accounts without BVN, NIN from April 2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed that accounts without a bank verification number (BVN) or national identification number (NIN) will be restricted from April 2024. This was contained in a circular issued by the apex bank on Friday, The CBN said a “Post No Debit or Credit” will be placed on funded accounts without BVN or NIN on…
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Development
World AIDS Day: First lady says fight against virus cannot be won without communities leading from the front
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has stated that the fight against HIV/AIDS can only be won with the active involvement of leaders of various communities. She was speaking in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe at the commemoration of the year 2023 World AIDS day with the theme “Let Communities Lead”. The gathering which was organized by the First Lady of Zimbabwe,…
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National News
FG prioritises health, defense, education in 2024 budget
The Federal Government has announced its commitment to prioritize spending in the health, defense, and education sectors in the 2024 budget. The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu, revealed the focus areas in a statement on Thursday, detailing the 2024 budget’s allocation. President Bola Tinubu had earlier presented a N27.5 trillion budget proposal to the national assembly on…
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