Nigeria has pledged to direct World Bank support toward infrastructure development, job creation, and boosting private sector investment, in line with its economic reform agenda. Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, made the commitment during a strategic meeting with Mrs. Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, Executive Director for the Angola, Nigeria, and South…
NAFDAC alerts the public to the circulation of counterfeit Cowbell “Our Milk” 12g sachet milk in Nigeria. Promasidor Nigeria Ltd, the Marketing Authorisation Holder of Cowbell, stopped producing Cowbell “Our Milk” in Sept 2023 and replaced it with Cowbell “Our Creamy Goodness”. The counterfeit products currently in circulation are imitations of the discontinued “Our Milk”…
In a remarkable show of commitment to education, Agege Local Government Area has rewarded the top-performing students, their schools, and the education district with a total sum of ₦5 million following their outstanding results in the 2025 West African Examination Council (WAEC) examinations. The Chairman of Agege Local Government, Alhaji Azeez Tunde, alongside his Vice…
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday, August 14, for a two-nation trip to Japan and Brazil. The President will stop over in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, before proceeding to Japan. In Japan, President Tinubu will attend the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in the City of Yokohama from August 20…
Nigeria has lost one of its most distinguished media pioneers, Dr. Doyin Abiola, who passed away on Tuesday night at the age of 81. Family sources confirmed she died at exactly 9:15 p.m. after a period of illness. Dr. Abiola, widow of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola — the presumed winner of…
My beloved Super Falcons, Tonight, you stand at the cusp of history as you face the host nation, Morocco, in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat. Your performance at this tournament over the past three weeks has been awe-inspiring. You have represented our country with pride,…
The Federal Government has issued a public health alert, warning Nigerians about the spread of several infectious diseases across the country. In a statement released on Friday via its website, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirmed ongoing outbreaks of cholera, dengue fever, Mpox, diphtheria, and yellow fever. The agency warned that…
The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), has charged residents to desist from the indiscriminate destruction of the various road signages installed for the effective management and parking control in the State. The General Manager, LASPA, Mrs Adebisi Adelabu, gave the warning today during a chat with the press, noting that some of the road signages…
Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) etched its name in history on Thursday as the first financial institution from West Africa to have its shares listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), achieving dual listing status on both the LSE and Nigerian Exchange Limited. During a ceremony held to mark the milestone, stakeholders underscored the significance…
Four people were confirmed dead on Friday after suspected gunmen launched an attack on Ido Ayegunle, a community near Esa Oke in Osun State. During the assault, the attackers reportedly set buildings on fire and destroyed properties belonging to residents. While the identities of the assailants remain unconfirmed, the Obanla of Ido Ayegunle, Chief Ibironke…
