MTN Foundation has opened applications for its 2025 scholarship programme, reaffirming its dedication to strengthening the development of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), encouraging excellence in academic pursuit, deepening diversity and inclusion by empowering blind students in Nigeria. The programme provides three categories of scholarships annually: the Science and Technology Scholarship (MTN STS), the MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (MTN SBS), and the Top 10 UTME Scholarship. The STS is open to all 300-level Science and Technology students with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 (Second Class Upper or its equivalent); SBS caters to the educational…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
In a demonstration of commitment to inclusivity and support for creative expression, the Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka has pledged the state government’s infrastructure and financial support to the annual Autism Art Exhibition. The Commissioner made the pledge on Saturday, 5 April, 2025, at the 7th edition of the event, held at TR Art Gallery, Glover Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, where she commended the outstanding artistic talents of children on the autism spectrum and underscored the importance of providing platforms that encourage self-expression for neurodiverse individuals. “These are the kinds of support we can give…
The Aare Asojuoba of Ibadanland, Dr. Abisoye Fagade, heartily congratulates His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr) Lukman Adelodun Gbadegesin, Orumogege III, on his ascension to the revered throne as the Alaafin of Oyo. This momentous occasion marks a new chapter in the illustrious history of the Oyo Empire and stands as a symbol of enduring tradition, cultural pride, and leadership. As a proud son of Ibadanland and custodian of values that unite our people, I pray that the reign of Oba Gbadegesin is marked by divine wisdom, peace, and prosperity across Oyo Kingdom and Yorubaland as a whole. May his leadership…
The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) Alumni Association has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing four of its members into key positions. The commendation was contained in a press statement jointly signed by the group’s National President, Dr. Stephen Olawale Fasakin; and Yeye Bolanle Olatunde, National Publicity Secretary. According to the statement, the members incude: Babs Omotowa, a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) now on the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Board; and Dr. Kayode Opeifa; former Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation appointed now Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC.) It added that the other…
A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode is currently being screened to fill a diplomatic position. It was gathered that the Federal Government is vetting the nominees, including a former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Femi Pedro to fill over 200 diplomatic roles. Sources privy to the process said nominees are being invited individually to report to the Department of State Services (DSS) offices closest to them. A source within the presidency told Punch that several nominees have been asked to provide details of their academic and work history for the screening process. The source said, “They’re already doing security…
The Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget (MEPB) has kicked off its annual strategy review, convening her key decision-makers to align strategic priorities, boost performance, and foster stronger teamwork for excellence in economic governance. The Ministry commenced the evaluation process with a Leadership Retreat themed: “Aligning priorities, driving performance – building a unified team for strategic excellence”, held over the weekend in Victoria Island, Lagos. The retreat provides a platform for reflection, knowledge sharing, and strategic recalibration to ensure the Ministry remains at the forefront of economic planning and budget management of Lagos State. In his opening address,…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has extended warm felicitations to Dame Emmanuella Abimbola Fashola on the occasion of her 60th birthday, describing her as a woman of deep compassion, humility, and enduring impact whose life has been devoted to service and empowerment. In a statement released by her Special Assistant on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communications, Desmond Utomwen in Abuja, the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State celebrated the former First Lady of Lagos State for her transformative contributions to social development, women’s advancement, and youth empowerment. “Dame Fashola’s life…
The Federal Government has approved the establishment of 8,880 new Primary Healthcare Centres across the country under the Comprehensive Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this during the commissioning of the Sulaiman Adebola Adegunwa Trauma Centre at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital in Sagamu. He said tertiary institutions that are to handle trauma, oncology, and infectious diseases have also been upgraded. “The administration is also investing in the National Health Insurance Scheme that gives all Nigerians hope and a digital information management system that ensures data-driven diagnosis. “Sulaiman Adebola Adegunwa Trauma Centre fits into this.…
Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum and Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the death of Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former governor of Oyo State, mathematician and engineer, and renowned technocrat, a few days before his 90th birthday, as a great loss to Nigeria and intellectuals around the world. Abiodun, who expressed the Southern Governors Forum’s condolences with the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, and the government and people of Oyo State in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Sunday, described Olunloyo as a titan who left legacies that every Nigerian should be proud of. Abiodun, who…
A former Governor of Oyo State, Victor Omololu Olunloyo is dead. Olunloyo, the first Ibadan indigene to rule Oyo State as Governor, died in the early hours of Sunday, 6 April, 2025 about three months to his 90th birthday. Olunloyo ruled the old Oyo State between October and December 1983. Sources close to the family noted that he has batting with old age related ailments for the last few weeks. The source close to the family noted that the family will soon announce the burial plans.