Oyo State government, has concluded the year 2025 Budget Planning Consultative Meetings held across the six geo-political zones of the State. Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, while speaking at the closing ceremony of the sixth zonal stakeholders’ consultative engagement in Ibarapa zone, assured that the submissions of stakeholders at the meetings would reflect in the 2025 budget. The Governor, who was represented ... Read More »
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Fearless Energy Drink Wins ‘Outstanding Energy Drink of the Year 2024’ Award
…Blazes the Trail in its Market Segment Fearless Energy Drink, Nigeria’s leading energy drink brand from the stable of Rite Foods Limited, has clinched the coveted “Outstanding Energy Drink of the Year 2024” Award at the recent Marketing Edge Awards held at Sheraton Balmoral, Lagos. Fearless Energy Drink with the Fearless Classic and Fearless Red Berry variants emerged as the ... Read More »
The Abuse of Power: A Lesson from History And Need for Lasting Legacies By James Ezema
Throughout history, the abuse of power has led to devastating consequences, tarnishing the legacies of leaders and causing irreparable harm to individuals and societies. Leaders who abuse their power often forget that their position is transient and can swiftly shift, leading to accountability. In ancient Greece, tyranny wasn’t always viewed negatively. However, as time passed, the term gained a negative ... Read More »
The Critical Role of Nigerian Banks in Nation Building
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria and the Body of Banks CEOs in Nigeria wish to express their concern over the persistent social media criticisms targeted at Nigerian banks. It is essential to highlight the significance and contributions of the banking sector, which remains one of the most regulated and integral parts of Nigeria’s economy. The Nigerian banking industry ... Read More »
NiDCOM CHAIRMAN COMMENDS NIGERIAN COMMUNITY IN ALBERTA, URGES STRONGER PARTNERSHIP
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), expresses gratitude to Hon Nathan Cooper, Speaker of the Alberta Legislature, for recognising and appreciating the Nigerian Community’s progressive impact in Alberta in particular and Canada in general. Mrs Dabiri-Erewa praised the Nigerian community for their contributions to Alberta, noting how they have become good ambassadors of Nigeria, “The Nigerian community ... Read More »
IGP Approves N10 Million Compensation for Families of Officers Lost in Kano Accident
As IGP Reaffirms Dedication to Personnel Well-being. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun PhD., NPM., has approved the immediate payment of relief funds to the families of officers that were involved in a fatal motor accident on 24th September 2024 while returning from the Edo Elections Special Duty to Kano State Command. The accident which occurred along the ... Read More »
“First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Calls for Workplace Mental Health Prioritization on World Mental Health Day”
Today I join the rest of the world to commemorate the Mental Health Awareness Day. This year’s theme “It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace “is timely especially in times like this when most people feel dissatisfied at the work place for several reasons, that could affect one’s mental wellbeing. Emotions bottled up is the beginning of mental ... Read More »
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Advocates for Prioritizing Early Childhood Education at Global Forum
First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu says focusing on Early Child Education is a potent means to shape the life of the child and ensure a formidable future not only for the individual but the nation as a whole. She pointed out that these are the formative years that shape outcomes of life. The First ... Read More »
Oyo State to Host ODU’A International Trade Fair, Launches Farmers Market to Boost Agriculture
The Oyo State government is set to host a joint Odua Trade Fair organised by Osun, Ogun, Ondo, Oyo and Ekiti States in Ibadan. The government will also launch Farmers market to foster entrepreneurship in the South -West region. Honourable Adeniyi Adebisi, Commissioner for Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives made this known today during a stakeholders’ meeting on ODU’A International ... Read More »
Dangote says Nigeria Can Become a Refining Hub
…Saves Africa’s $17bn Petrol Products Imports Nigeria must enhance its crude oil production capacity and effectively manage its crude supply to ensure adequate feedstock for domestic refineries, in order to transit from a net importer to a net exporter of petroleum products. Chairman of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Company Limited, Aliko Dangote, made this assertion during his keynote address at ... Read More »