Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC). The MoU will open up opportunities and provide a framework for collaboration across key sectors such as trade and investment, infrastructure development, education and capacity building, tourism and cultural exchange, and the green economy. The signing of the MoU was witnessed on Tuesday, 10 December, 2024, by Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the state Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, on behalf of the Lagos State Government, while the CEO of CWEIC, Mrs. Rosie Glazebrook; Chairman of CWEIC’s Nigeria Advisory…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
Akwa United FC of Uyo has been reprimanded by the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for threatening the crew of Propel Sports Africa (PSA) the Over the Top (OTT) broadcast streaming partners of the league. Similarly, the Welfare Officer of the club, identified only as Mr. Asuquo was invited to face a disciplinary panel over threats he was seen on a video footage issuing to the broadcast crew. In a letter titled, “warning on unprofessional conduct of club officials”, the NPFL expressed concern that such actions may have grave consequences on contractual obligations to partners. “It has come to our…
An entrepreneurship initiative – Naija Entrepreneurship Academy (NEA) has been launched as part of efforts to curb youth unemployment across the country. The launch which is an initiative of a social development consultant, Fatima Sadiq Mohammed, followed the endorsement of Nigeria Governors’ Forum. The project is an online portal that hosts free learning courses for prospective business owners as well as those already managing small businesses. According to the lead champion of the initiative across West Africa, Poncelet Ileleji, the training content, which covers subjects relevant to starting and growth of small and medium scale enterprises, was packaged by world…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has finalised the framework for the establishment of of a $75 million ECOWAS Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Facility. The regional bloc is also interested in improving storage facilities, milling initiatives and enhancing mechanization in paddy production, stating that $19 billion investment is needed for this. The President, ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Alieu Omar Touray made the disclosure on Thursday, 12 December, 2024, at the opening of the 93rd Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers holding in Abuja. Touray, while commending the ongoing work on the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project, which…
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has recommitted to leading advocacy against tuberculosis, saying she is still pained that she lost one of her trusted staff to the cold hands of death because he won’t disclose that he was suffering from the disease due to fear of stigmatization. She made the recommitment at an event tagged Political Leadership to End TB 38th Board Meeting, Stop TB Partnership Global. While addressing over 62 countries present at the event, she stressed the need for urgency to eradicate the disease. The First Lady stated that ignorance and fear especially on the part…
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) a Think Tank, has justified two recently released reports by the National Bureau of Statistics NBS on Nigeria’s latest Gross Domestic Product GDP figure and the unemployment rate. This is against the backdrop of claims by some critics who had sought to discredit the reports that were largely positive a few weeks after they had hailed a general household survey by NBS that painted a dire picture of the national economy. But in a policy statement signed by its Chairman Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, IMPI said there was no basis to accept one report…
The grand finale of Odiolowo-Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area Annual Sports Fiesta was held on Wednesday, 11 December, 2024 at the council secretariat in Ilupeju, reports thegazellenews.com The weeklong sporting activities featured different sports such as street soccer, basketball, table tennis, boxing, draught, card game and Ayo Olopon. Speaking at the closing ceremony, the Chairman of the Council, Honourable Rasaq Olusola Ajala stated that the event was organised to discover new sporting talents for the various grades of the state and country’s teams in various sports. According to him, it is also meant to correct the negative stories being spread about…
By Senator Babafemi Ojudu Introduction My dear brother, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, leader of this movement, the great men and women who have stood staunchly by him on this tortuous journey, and our compatriots from the grassroots of the State of Osun—yes, the State of Osun—allow me to say that only the deep can call to the deep. Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed progressives, it is both an honor and a privilege to stand before you today. We gather not merely to reminisce but to reflect deeply on the life, work, and enduring legacy of one of Nigeria’s greatest statesmen: Chief Obafemi…
United States has provided $400,000 to preserve the Ancient Nigerian Earthworks at Sungbo’s Eredo According to a statement on Wednesday, 11 December, 2024, by the US Embassy in Nigeria, the U.S. Mission to Nigeria proudly marks the culmination of a five-year effort to preserve and document Sungbo’s Eredo, a historic 100-mile system of earthworks in southwest Nigeria. Funded by a $400,000 grant from the U.S. Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) in 2019, the project underscores the United States’ commitment to preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage and fostering international collaboration. Built between 800-1000 C.E. as part of the Yoruba Ijebu Kingdom,…
The National Assembly will work at removing all systemic barriers to women’s participation in governance in the country, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abass, has assured. Abass, gave this assurance in Abuja at the National Citizens’ Summit on Constitutional Reform and Campaign on Ending Violence against Women and Girls. The Speaker, who was represented by Deputy Speaker, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, said the constitutional reform would be tailored towards empowering women, ensuring their safety, and promoting their full participation in governance. He underscored the need for collaboration with women’s groups, faith leaders, and traditional institutions to…