Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has charged the youth to imbibe good values in order to be able to build a society based on justice and equity where everyone can succeed irrespective of their background. The Governor gave this charge to the youths during his presentation of grants to the winners at this year’s Amplifier Business Clinic during the Y2025 International Youth Day Summit organised by the Ministry of Youth and Social Development at the Blue Roof, Ikeja on Friday, 12 September, 2025. According to Mr Sanwo-Olu, if the youth would be able to take up their leadership position, they must…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
By Folorunsho Lateef, FCA One of the biggest frustrations of electricity consumers in Nigeria is the lack of prepaid meters. Millions of households are still subjected to estimated billing, often paying for light they never used—or for total darkness. This has become one of the greatest injustices in our power sector. The truth is simple: distribution companies benefit from estimated billing. Without meters, they can issue inflated bills and force consumers to pay. With prepaid meters, however, the principle is clear: no light, no payment. That is why DisCos are dragging their feet. Government has introduced several metering programs, yet…
The Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has inaugurated a new 48-classroom integrated learning High Islamic College in Baga, Kukawa Local Government Area. The college, which was unveiled on Friday, 12 September, 2025, is specifically designed to offer almajirai a comprehensive second chance at acquiring a balanced education. Its curriculum seamlessly integrates modern formal education with traditional Islamic knowledge and practical vocational skills training. Speaking at the brief inauguration ceremony, Zulum described the initiative as a critical part of his administration’s policy of empowering the youth to address the problem of illiteracy and the root causes of insecurity…
The European Union (EU) has provided €15 million to support for the needs of internally displaced persons and deliver protection assistance and durable solutions in Yobe, Adamawa, Kano, Sokoto and Benue States. EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ambassador Gautier Mignot announced this in Abuja at the launch of the EU Support for Internally Displaced Persons(IDPs) in Yobe, Adamawa, Benue and Kano States (SIDPIN) and the EU Support for Protection, Assistance and Durable Solutions in Sokoto (SPADS). Mignot disclosed that the two interventions, which worth a 15 million euros, reflect the European Union’s deep commitment to advancing human dignity, resilience,…
Lagos State may be moving from the stage of malaria control to the phase of total elimination of the parasite causing the illness, a report released on Thursday suggested. The state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, said about 40,000 malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests (mRDTs) conducted in the State by Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors (PPMVs) and Community Pharmacies (CPs) revealed a notably low malaria positivity rate, signalling Lagos’ readiness to move beyond malaria control to true elimination. The Commissioner shared a progress report with partners and stakeholders at the mid-term review of the Pathway to Malaria Pre-elimination and Digitisation…
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on women in leadership positions to work harder and ensure that they make life easier for other women, through economic empowerment and mentorship. She made the call when the Forum of Female Chief Executives Officers of government agencies and organizations paid her a visit in the Villa. Senator Oluremi Tinubu who described the CEOs as trail blazers who fit perfectly into their roles have a duty to replicate themselves in younger women. “Birth yourselves in others. Look for them to mentor them. Replicate yourself in other women and that is the…
The Managing Director of South South Development Commission (SSDC), Ms. Usoro Akpabio has commended the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on the reforms he is driving in the Commission in the last two years. She gave the commendation in Abuja on Thursday, September 11, 2025 when she led the management team of SSDC on a courtesy visit to Olukoyede at the EFCC corporate headquarters. “We would like to acknowledge the reforms you and your Commission have put in place in the anti-corruption fight under your watch. You have brought in a lot of accountability, integrity and transparency in this Commission. We are here…
A bold, data-driven, tech-enabled, and financially intelligent strategy designed to revolutionize women’s health across Nigeria has been launched. The project RenewHER (Renew Health Equity and Reform) is a Presidential Women’s Health Transformation Initiative, led by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s Health (OSSAP-WH) and championed by Dr. Adanna Steinacker. The launching was held at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja on Thursday evening with the Vice President Kashim Shettima representing President Bola Tinubu. At the Gala, the Women’s Health Digital Media and Communications Hub, a national advocacy and story telling platform was unveiled, which…
In fulfillment of its commitment to deepen democratic participation and broaden access to the dividends of democracy, the Ogun State Government has appointed 1,200 political assistants to serve as change agents and enhance civic engagement across the state. Announcing the initiative in a statement, the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Hon. Kayode Akinmade described the move as a strategic effort to strengthen democratic governance across all nooks and crannies of the state. According to him, the assistants — five from each of the 236 wards in Ogun State — will ensure greater local participation in…
The Ogun State Government has officially barred extravagant graduation ceremonies across all schools in the state, limiting official celebrations to only three key academic transition levels. The government declared that the decision was aimed at curbing the rising culture of excesses often associated with graduation parties at other levels. The state Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, disclosed this new policy while briefing journalists on the state’s preparedness for the 2024/2025 academic session. He explained that the directive became necessary to promote moderation and reduce the financial burden on parents. According to him, “graduation ceremonies should be…