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Government funds Corps members’ ventures

By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Government funds Corps members’ ventures The Federal Government plans to empower at least 5,000 corps members with N10 million each to fund their entrepreneurial ventures upon passing out of the National Youth Service Corps scheme.   The Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Ibrahim, announced this on Monday in Abuja during the […]

Minister challenges Niger speaker’s marriage plans

By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Minister challenges Niger speaker’s marriage plans Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police and sought a court injunction to stop Speaker of the Niger State Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, from marrying off 100 orphaned girls.   The speaker recently announced his plans to marry off the orphaned […]

Fraud allegations rock Chad election

By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Fraud allegations rock Chad election Chad opposition candidates who lost in the presidential election have all called for annulment of the exercise after President Mahamat Idriss Deby emerged victorious in the poll.   The country’s constitutional council said after it received a petition from Succes Masra, one of the opposition candidates demanding […]

Assembly praises Governor Sule’s education efforts

By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Assembly praises Governor Sule’s education efforts The Nasarawa State House of Assembly Committee on Education has praised Governor Abdullahi Sule for his significant efforts in advancing the state’s education sector.   The commendation was made by Abel Bala, Chairman of the Committee and Deputy Majority Leader of the House, when the management […]

Aircraft manufacturers forge ahead in frontier markets

By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Aircraft manufacturers forge ahead in frontier markets Leading aircraft manufacturers, including Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer Regional Jets, are strategically adjusting their market expansion strategies to vie for dominance in emerging frontier markets. This competitive landscape shift comes amid airlines’ increasing focus on cost-efficient operations and technological advancements in aircraft.   Investigations reveal […]

Nigeria pursues enhanced milk production

By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Nigeria pursues enhanced milk production. Amidst projections of a global decline in milk production, experts advocate for heightened local production to meet domestic demand and reduce reliance on imports. With key producing regions experiencing a decrease in milk supply, efforts are underway to bolster Nigeria’s dairy industry. Dr. Olufemi Oladunni, Chief Executive […]

Tinubu’s neutrality: Presidential spokesman affirms

By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Tinubu’s neutrality: Presidential spokesman affirms. Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Bola Tinubu, reiterated that the President would maintain impartiality amid the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State.   During an interview on TVC last month, Ngelale underscored Tinubu’s commitment to neutrality in the protracted political feud […]

Nigeria’s redemption: Anglican Primate speaks

By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Nigeria’s redemption: Anglican Primate speaks Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, believes that Nigeria will experience a resurgence despite its current challenges.   Addressing journalists at the Thanksgiving Service marking the conclusion of the 2024 second session of the 12th Synod, themed “By This Time […]