The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has unveiled a new policy framework aimed at achieving a minimum of 30% value addition on all exports of local raw materials. The initiative is designed to boost the competitiveness of Nigeria’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and enhance the nation’s industrial base. Deputy Director, Process Equipment Maintenance Division of RMRDC, Engr. Obassi Ettu disclosed this at the Business Session of the pre-9th Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) held in Lagos, on Wednesday. According to him, the policy became necessary because many of Nigeria’s raw materials have the…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
By Chuks Collins, Awka Members of Ogidi community, especially the direct victims of Sunday/Monday’s heavy downpour that flooded parts of Anambra State, including the Ireh-Obinagu, Ogidi area of Idemili North Council have commended the governorship flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 8, 2025 election, Nicholas Chukwujekwu Ukachukwu (Ikukuoma) for suspending his busy campaign schedule to rush to the aide of the flood disaster victims in Ogidi, the headquarters of Idemili North Council. Acknowledging his rare and outstanding quality in interpersonal human relationship, the victims noted that he’s the only one out of the nearly two…
By Chuks Collins, Awka, The regime of exploitative taxation, and crude health risking collection methods may be going for good in Anambra State. This was revealed late afternoon on Wednesday, 8 October, 2025, by Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, governorship flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Saturday, 8 November, 2025 election when traders from parts of the state numbering paid him a solidarity visit in Awka. The traders under the aegis of Anambra Elite Traders’ Forum drawn from the twenty-one Councils of the state pledged their total support and those of all their friends, well-wishers, neighbors, household and…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that bus shuttles that will move passengers and their luggage from major towns and cities in the state to the Gateway International Airport are being worked out as part of efforts to ensure ease of movement to the airport. Abiodun also revealed that plans are at an advanced stage to have a car hire services operating at the airport. The Governor stated this on Thursday, 9 October, 2025, when he boarded a Valuejet scheduled commercial flight to Abuja. He noted that his administration is working to ensure that the airport continues to…
From Cyril Mbah, Abuja The National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified Engineer Kayode Ojo, one of the leading governorship aspirants in Ekiti State from participating in the forthcoming primary election of the party. At its 179th meeting held at the APC National Secretariat on Thursday, 9 October, 2025, the NWC also announced the disqualification of Mrs. Abimbola Olajumoke Olawunmi citing failure to meet the provisions of the party constitution and guidelines provided by the Electoral Act as stipulated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Briefing newsmen soon after their deliberations, Chief Duro…
The immediate past Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, CON, and media veterans, Lade Bonuola, Eniola Bello, Taiwo Obe as well as prominent scholars, Professors Tunde Akanni, Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, Wumi Raji, and Akin Adesokan were among the personalities who have celebrated former Editor of the Daily Times, Mr. Hakeem Babatunde Bello, as he turns 60 today, Thursday, 9 October, 2025. Bello, who also served as Special Adviser, Media and Communications to Fashola both as Governor of Lagos State and Minister of Works and Housing, was the toast of the personalities as well as colleagues, family and…
A Lagos State District Coroner, Mrs. Temitope Oladele, who is investigating the death of Mr. Pelumi Onifade, a reporter with Gboah TV who reportedly died in Police custody during the #EndSARS protests in October 2020, has ordered that contempt proceedings be initiated against the Medical Director of Ikorodu General Hospital in Lagos for failing to comply with an order to produce hospital records relating to the deposit, release or current status of the remains of the late journalist. The Coroner directed at the resumption of proceedings in the inquest on October 7, 2025, that “Form 48” be issued, together with…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared open, the Bauchi Investment Summit 2025, urging local and foreign investors to take advantage of the vast opportunities provided by the Bauchi State Government to drive sustainable economic growth and development. He also declared that there was no better time for investors to come and invest in Nigeria than now. Thegazellenews.com reports that Investment Summit organised by the state government in an effort to woo more investors to the state has as it’s theme “Revealing a Resilient Economy: Optimizing Investment Partnerships”. The President who was speaking during the opening ceremony…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi Former Nigeria’s President Olusegun Obasanjo has inaugurated the newly constructed Ahmadu Bello International Conference Centre in Bauchi, stressing the importance of global integration, because according to him, no nation can develop in isolation. Inaugurating the centre on Wednesday, 8 October, 2025, Obasanjo said that the Conference Centre will provide a platform for Bauchi state to engage with the world, fostering economic growth and development. The former President further noted that the Centre is a symbol of progress under Governor Bala Mohammed’s administration, which has prioritized infrastructure development to enhance Bauchi’s capacity to host international events and…
All is now set for the 40th Anniversary celebration of Ikeja High School Old Students Association (IHSOSA) Class of ’85, reports thegazellenews.com The three-day event kicks off on Friday, 10 October, 2025 at the school premises with commissioning of project and debate completion between students of Ikeja Senior High School and their counterparts from the Ikeja Junior High School. The trio of the Set Chairman, Obafemi Ladipo; the Anniversary Planning Committee Chairman, Yinka Adams; and Secretary of the Anniversary Planning Committee, Adediran Lateefat Ibironke, after the school programme, there will be a Jumat Service to commemorate the event. On Saturday,…