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Health
Oyo Nursing College, NGO launch anti-sexual harassment initiative
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Eleyele, Ibadan, is partnering with a non-governmental organisation, Gender Mobile Initiative (GMI), to combat sexual harassment in tertiary institutions. The collaboration will be formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at creating a safer and more inclusive environment for students. Provost of the college, Dr. Gbonjubola Owolabi,…
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National News
Lead with empathy, give your little—Oluremi Tinubu tells First Ladies at global forum
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called on women in positions of influence to make meaningful contributions to their societies—no matter how small—emphasizing that even modest efforts can have life-changing impacts. Speaking at the 3rd Annual Global First Ladies Alliance Academy in New York, Tinubu addressed First Ladies from across continents, encouraging them to embrace their leadership…
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Business
Keyamo inaugurates Ganduje-led FAAN board
-Says FAAN’s success should be measured by impact on Nigerians Kunle Sanni – Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has inaugurated the board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) with a charge to focus not just on financial performance but on the direct impact of their work on ordinary Nigerians. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony in…
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National News
NIHOTOUR inaugurates tribunal with Justice Ishaq Bello as chairman
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has officially inaugurated the Hospitality, Tourism and Travel Tribunal (HTTT) to strengthen regulatory oversight and dispute resolution within Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality industry. The tribunal was established in accordance with Section 40 (1) and (2) of the NIHOTOUR Establishment Act, which provides for a specialized adjudicatory body to handle matters relating to…
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National News
‘Don’t lose momentum on constitution review’ – Oyo Speaker tells NASS
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has called on the National Assembly to expedite the ongoing constitution review process. Speaking during the 2025 National Assembly Open Week at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, Ogundoyin expressed concern…
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Politics
2025 LG Polls: Obasa urges Lagos residents to vote massively for APC
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has called on residents of the state to vote overwhelmingly for candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming local government elections scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2025. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, Obasa emphasised that the APC remains committed to grassroots development and has…
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Uncategorized
PHOTO NEWS: Deutsche Bank delegation visits Aviation Minister in Abuja
The Head, Sub-Sahara Africa (Corporate banking) of Deutsche Bank, Mr. Andreas Voss, among other delegation of the bank on Tuesday paid me a courtesy call to Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN). office in Abuja. Voss at the meeting expressed interest in investing in a number of sectors in Nigeria, including the aviation sector. The Minister of…
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News from States
FCTA begins ‘Operation Sweep Abuja’ to clear streets of criminals, beggars
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has launched a major enforcement campaign to rid Abuja and its satellite towns of street beggars, miscreants, scavengers, and criminal gangs, including “one-chance” operators. The exercise, codenamed Operation Sweep Abuja, was ordered by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, as part of efforts to enhance security, environmental…
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Education
NECO releases 2025 BECE results
The National Examinations Council on Wednesday announced the release of the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination results. A statement issued on Wednesday by the Acting Director of Public Affairs of the body, Azeez Sani, said a total of 179,201 candidates registered for the examination in 12 subjects. The examination, which commenced on May 12, 2025, was concluded on May 23,…
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Economy
NCC introduces new licensing, regulation framework for A2P messaging
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Wednesday unveiled a comprehensive regulatory framework for Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging services, targeting the growing automated messaging sector to curb spam, plug revenue leakages, and enhance telecom sector oversight. A2P messaging is vital for industries such as banking, fintech, airlines, healthcare, and political campaigns, providing automated communication to users. However, lack of formal regulation has…
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