Yaba College of Technology is set to sign a pact with Globacom Digital Solutions on smart technology education in a move aimed at strengthening digital education learning management system. The path to the partnership was laid at a management meeting held between the globacom top management executives, led by the Manager, Public Sector Unit, Mr. Adeniyi Odejobi and principal officers of the College at its Council Chamber to explore a strategic partnership aimed at transforming the institution’s digital infrastructure and improving access to affordable internet for students and staff, through globacom’s vision for a digitally inclusive educational system. Speaking at…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
The Epe campus of Lagos State University (LASU) was agog on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, for the commissioning of a 550-seater auditorium endowed to the school. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu formally opened the imposing, purpose-built edifice donated by the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Mr. Olatunji Bello. The auditorium, completed with an artistic facade, was endowed to the school four years ago to mark Bello’s 60th birthday. The opening of the facility fulfilled the pledge made by the former Secretary to the Lagos State Government. Academics, veteran journalists, top government…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has confirmed that one of the coaches’ wheel on the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) experienced hot axle some kilometres to Rigasa Station in Kaduna. The incident, which happened on Wednesday evening, 20 August, 2025, is due to hot wheels friction as a result of abnormal temperature due to excessive heat on the journal housing. However, the management assured that the situation was immediately brought under control and the train marshalled to Kaduna and to safety. “Consequent upon this incident, the train service will experience some capacity issues, which may affect some customers booked on the business…
The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) on Wednesday, 20 August, 2025, presented an Award of Excellence to the Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) Ronald Adams, even as it commended Shell for supporting Nigerian content development in the energy industry. The award which was handed over by PETAN Chairman Wole Ogunsanya during a courtesy call at SNEPCo office, describes the Managing Director as an “astute and visionary technocrat,” in apparent reference to his efforts to sustain the achievements of SNEPCo in deep-water production since he came into the role in October last year. Wole…
The only female elected councillor for Odiolowo-Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Honourable Zainab Adeshewa Shotayo is dead, reports thegazellenews.com Honourable Shotayo died on Monday, 18 August, 2025 after a brief illness, thegazellenews.com learnt. She was the only elected female councillor in the council and was inaugurated about three weeks ago. Until her death, she represented Ward C3 in the 6th Legislative Arm of the LCDA and was the Chief Whip of the Legislative Arm. Her death has thrown the entire council secretariat in Ilupeju into deep mourning. The council Chairman, Hon. Seyi Jakande, expressed deep sorrow over the passing of…
Former player of the Republic of Benin national team, the Squirrel, Rasak Omotoyossi is dead, reports thegazellenews.com News of his death broke out on Tuesday, 19 August, 2025. As at the time of writing this report, the cause of his death has not been made public but thegazellenews.com can confirm that he died at the age of 38. Born in Nigeria but choosing to represent Benin, Omotoyossi became one of the West African country’s greatest-ever players, scoring 21 goals in 55 international appearances. He remains one of the nation’s all-time top scorers. His most iconic moment came during the 2008…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Olufemi Oluyede on Sunday, 17 August, 2025 approved the appointment of new General Officers Commanding (GOCs) and redeployment of senior officers into key command and staff positions, reports thegazellenews.com. The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Appolonia Anele, who made this announcement through a statement issued on Sunday, 17 August, 2025, said the new postings affect Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) at the Army Headquarters, GOCs, Corps Commanders, Commandants of Training Institutions, and Brigade Commanders. The full list of the new officers and their new posts are listed by below: A.A. Adekeye, Major General — Chief…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, is set to engage with youth and sports stakeholders at the Nest Resource Centre as part of the Community Action Through Sports initiatives of the youth wing of the All Progressive Congress. Dayo Israel, Leader of the APC Youth Wing, disclosed that NSC Chairman will be discussing the importance of sports in promoting national unity, youth empowerment, job creation and ways to enhance economic growth and social cohesion in Nigeria, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s vision for a digitally enabled and inclusive sports sector including talent identification, athlete nurturing, and infrastructure…
Universal McCann (UM) has recognized Mrs. Oyebimpe Fayemi, popularly known as Bimpe, the Managing Director, for her outstanding leadership, strategic vision, and service to the organization and its stakeholders. Since assuming the role, Mrs. Fayemi has steered the company through notable milestones, delivering revenue growth, expanding market presence, and driving transformation initiatives that reinforce UM’s position as a leader in the advertising industry. Under Mrs. Fayemi’s stewardship, Universal McCann Nigeria, has prioritized integrity, customer-centricity, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion, translating into measurable outcomes for clients, employees, and partners. Her approach combines disciplined execution with a commitment to ethical leadership and long-term…
Amidst pomp and pageantry layered with a mixture of glitz and glamour, Zenith Bank Plc marked its 35th year anniversary with a commemorative Chairman’s Dinner at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday, August 15, 2025. In recognition of their immense contributions to the success of the brand, the Bank also presented commemorative awards and plaques to pioneer customers and long-serving staff, who have served meritoriously for 25 years and above. The ceremony brought together key stakeholders of the bank including customers, staff (past and present), regulators, partners, and friends, who all came together…