Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has approved N16.5 million to 33 sport associations in the state to prepare for the 22nd National Sports Festival scheduled to hold from May 16 to 30 in the state. The state athletes for the festival are also expected to commence closed-door camping with immediate effect. The Secretary to the Ogun State Government (SSG), Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, stated this on Wednesday, 2 April, 2025, at the June 12 Cultural Center, Kuto, Abeokuta, during an engagement with athletes, coaches, chairmen of sport associations, and other stakeholders in the state. “I am delighted to announce that…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Air Algerie is to commence direct flight from Algiers, the capital of Algeria to Abuja, to fly inaugural flight into Nigeria’s capital on Sunday 6th April. A statement by the acting spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa on Wednesday, 2 April, 2025, read: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to announce the commencement of Air Algerie inaugural direct flight service from Algiers to Abuja, scheduled for 6th April 2025. “This historic development marks a significant milestone in the growing diplomatic and economic relations between Nigeria and Algeria. It is pertinent to state that it is the…
The National Headquarters of University of Ilorin Alumni Association has lauded President Bola Tinubu for appointing three of its members into various leadership positions in the country. Those appointed were: Comptroller General of Immigration, Mrs Kemi Nandap, whose tenure was elongated till December 2026; non-Executive Director of NNPC, representing North Central geo-political zone, Mr Babs Omotowa; and the Pioneer Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin-Ekiti, Prof. James A. Aribisala. In a congratulatory message to the trio, the National President, Prof. AbdulRasaq Kilani, and the National Secretary, Dr Barakat Raji, said the Association received the news…
By: Dr. James Bwala The recent appointment of Ahmadu Musa Kida as the non-executive chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) signifies a pivotal shift in leadership within Nigeria’s oil sector. This transition, following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s significant restructuring of NNPCL’s board, underscores the necessity for diversified expertise in tackling complex industry challenges. Kida’s previous role as president of the Nigeria Basketball Federation may seem disconnected from oil and gas; however, his extensive background in this sector equips him with unique insights critical for navigating NNPCL’s ambitious goals. Kida’s career trajectory is primarily rooted in the oil…
The Ogun State Governor’s Elders Advisory Council (GEAC) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for adopting Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) as a federal tertiary institution. The Council also commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for initiating the moves that led to the federal government’s takeover of the foremost institution. The Advisory Council made this known at a meeting held at the Valleyview Auditorium, Government House, Oke-Igbein, Abeokuta, Ogun State. They also called on the federal government to retain the name of the institution as it is, stating that the name was carefully chosen to honor an educationist of high repute…
The 2025 Lagos Tourism NBC Trade Fair is set to become Nigeria’s largest trade and commerce gathering, with an anticipated ₦5 billion in sales, over 220 vendors, and an expected 75,000 attendees in three days. The second edition of this partnership between Naija Brand Chick and Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture is focused on leveraging entertainment to further drive trade. The fair will take place from Friday, April 11, to Sunday, April 13, at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tourism, Arts, and…
Solid core earnings drive growth in profitability and returns.Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has released its audited financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2024, with all its major indicators witnessing significant improvement. The 2024 financials, filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGx) on Monday, showed an impressive rise in the bank’s profit after tax which went up by 26.14 percent to close the year at N766.6 billion, up from N607.7 billion recorded at the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The Bank’s gross earnings also grew significantly from N2.08tn recorded at the end…
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, 1 April, 2025, reassured the people that his administration will continue to touch the lives of Lagos residents positively. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke at the Eid-el-Fitr celebration organised by the First Family of Lagos State and the Ministry of Home Affairs themed ‘My Lord, Indeed I Am, for Whatever Good You Would Send Me in Need’ at Lagos House Marina. The Governor said his government will continue to deliver purposeful governance to better the lives of Lagosians. He said: “I am happy you all came out today to celebrate with us. We…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration will restructure the Alesinloye Market, Ibadan, to avert a recurrence of the fire incident that destroyed goods worth millions of Naira in March. The Governor also said that the state government has provided some sort of palliatives to serve as an immediate cushion for the victims of the fire incident. The Governor stated this on Tuesday, 1 April, 2025, when he carried out an on-the-site inspection of the market, noting that it was sad that though there was a fire station in the market, it could not stop the fire. …
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, CFR, on his admission to the prestigious Freedom of the City of London. Admission to the Freedom of the City of London is an honour bestowed on individuals either for their service to the city or for their achievements. In a press statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described the honour as a fitting recognition of Mr Ovia’s exceptional contributions to business, innovation, and technology, as well as for his role in shaping Nigeria’s financial…