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Experts canvass stronger strategic partnership to advance Africa’s storytelling industry
Leaders from the media and technology sectors have canvassed stronger strategic partnerships to advance Africa’s storytelling industry. They made this appeal during the second edition of the Blanche Aigle Communications Media Roundtable Summit, a leading Pan-African public relations and marketing communications agency. The organisers disclosed that the recently held summit brought together a diverse group of policymakers, journalists, creatives, influencers,…
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Ogun Commissioner advocates for more women representation in political leadership
The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Ogun State, Motunrayo Adeleye, has emphasised that the advancement of women in politics is no longer optional but a national necessity for inclusive governance and sustainable development. Adeleye called for increased support for the proposed constitutional amendment seeking to enhance women’s representation in political leadership across Nigeria. She spoke on Tuesday…
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Lagos commissioner emphasizes urgent need for more innovative solutions in Agric
The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems in Lagos State, Ms Abisola Olusanya, has emphasised the urgent need for more innovative solutions like those provided by PricePally. Speaking at the inaugural PricePally Impact Summit held in Lagos on Monday, Olusanya called on startups and businesses to deepen their involvement in the sector. Olusanya highlighted the critical role that digital platforms and…
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2027: Current coalition unique from previous ones- Dalung
As gale of defections continue to hit Nigeria’s political landscape and the talks around coalition politics continue to shape narratives ahead 2027 general elections, the former Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, in his recent interview with the media, he bears his mind on the state of the nation, coalition politics, the SDP and other issues. Excerpts What is…
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2027: Obi pushes for political reform, urges Nigerians to elect credible leaders
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi has continued his push for political reform, urging Nigerians to elect compassionate, credible leaders in 2027. Speaking at the public presentation of “Obi: The Political Change Agent,” written by journalist Ike Abonyi in Abuja, the former Anambra State governor said 2027 must mark a…
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FG to train 100,000 youths annually in financial literacy, risk management
The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Investonaire Academy to train 100,000 young Nigerians every year in foreign exchange trading, as part of efforts to tackle unemployment and drive financial inclusion. This was contained in a statement on Tuesday, signed by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Omolara Esan. The MoU,…
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Senate hopes to institutionalise June 12 presidential address
The Senate has said it is considering a legislative move to institutionalise a presidential address every June 12, in recognition of the day’s historical significance. This was disclosed by the leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, in an interview with reporters on Tuesday. Bamidele stated that the Senate is hoping to prepare a bill to formalise the President’s speech to…
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Delta APC adopts Tinubu, Oborevwori as sole candidates ahead 2027
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta Central Senatorial District, on Sunday, adopted President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as their sole candidates for the 2027 elections. The adoption was done at the APC Delta Central Mega unity meeting of political gladiators and party faithful from the federal, state and local government levels, held in Ughelli. The party leaders…
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Okpebholo builds sub-injection station to light up over six communities
The governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo has provided a 2.5MVA injection sub-station to Udomi community in Esan Central Local government area. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Ituah. The governor, accompanied by top officials, was at the injection station to inspect the project, which is already completed and ready for…
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No reconciliation effort currently underway in Rivers- Okocha
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has warned suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara that only sincere reconciliation efforts can prevent his impeachment. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, Chairman of the APC Caretaker Committee, Tony Okocha, stated that the suspended governor has yet to initiate any meaningful steps to reconcile with the duly elected lawmakers…
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