Category: News

Cairo Ojougboh’s family marks One-Year Memorial with Charity Outreach in Delta State

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The family of the late All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Chief Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, has marked his one-year memorial anniversary with a series of charitable activities aimed at honoring his legacy of philanthropy and community service.   Leading the initiative, his widow, Mrs. Bose Ojougboh, spearheaded donations to schools, hospitals, and orphanages in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State, where Dr. Ojougboh had his early education.   The outreach, carried out under the Dr. Cairo Ojougboh Foundation, included the donation of school bags and books to…

Nigeria Customs launches Authorized Economic Operator Program to boost Trade Efficiency

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially launched the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programme, a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing trade facilitation, improving supply chain security, and boosting national economic growth. The event, held at the Lagos Continental Hotel, was attended by key government officials, industry stakeholders, and international partners. In his keynote address, the Comptroller General of Customs emphasized that the AEO programme represents a shift from traditional transaction-based controls to a comprehensive compliance management system, fostering mutual trust between Customs and businesses. He highlighted that the initiative aligns…

NSCIA postpones Nigerian Quran Convention due to overwhelming interest

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has announced the postponement of the highly anticipated Nigerian Quran Convention, initially planned to accommodate 60,000 participants, due to an overwhelming response and increased international interest. In an official statement signed by Prof. Is-haq O. Oloyede, on behalf of His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto & President-General of NSCIA, the council disclosed that the event had received over 500,000 expressions of interest and accreditation requests far exceeding initial projections. The convention, designed to be a historic gathering of scholars, Huffaz (Quran memorisers),…

Minister of Labour declares 2nd NPC-JICA Annual Kaizen Conference Open in Abuja

Abubakar Yusuf

The Honourable Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, officially declared open the 2nd NPC-JICA Annual Kaizen Conference on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Themed “Driving Overall Growth in Nigeria Through Continuous Improvement: The Kaizen Way”, the conference was held at Zuma Hall, Rockview (Royale) Hotel, Abuja.   In his special remarks, Dr. Dingyadi lauded the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for partnering with the National Productivity Centre (NPC) to make the conference a reality. He emphasized the importance of Kaizen a Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement in addressing…

NiDCOM advocates stricter measures against unlicensed recruiters, irregular migration

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has called for intensified efforts to combat irregular migration and clamp down on unprofessional recruiters exploiting vulnerable Nigerians.   Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, made this appeal during a press briefing organized by the Association of Recruiter License Placement Agencies of Nigeria (ARLPAN) in Lagos. The event, themed “Effect and Implications of Consistent Irregular Migration,” addressed the rising concerns over illegal migration and its consequences. Represented by Mr. Oladele Ogunkanbi, a staff of the Commission, Dabiri-Erewa emphasized the need to protect Nigerian youths…

NIDCOM applauds Sakinah Medical Outreach ahead of Abuja Medical Mission

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has commended Sakinah Medical Outreach (SMO) for its upcoming medical mission aimed at providing free healthcare services to underserved Nigerians.   In a statement issued by NIDCOM’s spokesperson, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the Chairman/CEO of the Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, praised the initiative as a reflection of SMO’s dedication to humanitarian service and its commitment to Islamic values of compassion and care.   The medical mission is scheduled to hold from February 16 to 21, 2025, at the National Hospital Abuja, targeting over 100 beneficiaries. The…

NOA launches nationwide campaign to combat Cholera, Meningitis, Lassa Fever

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has intensified its public awareness campaign to curb the spread of Cholera, Cerebral Spinal Meningitis (CSM), and Lassa Fever, three seasonal but deadly infectious diseases affecting various parts of Nigeria. The Director General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, while addressing state office heads involved in the campaign, noted that lack of awareness and preventive measures contributes significantly to the annual outbreaks of these diseases. He emphasized that the current extreme heat waves in Northern Nigeria have heightened the risk of CSM outbreaks, while cholera cases…

Gov Okpebholo implements President Tinubu’s Education Blueprint, renovates over 100 schools in Edo

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to education reform, announced the massive reconstruction, renovation, and remodeling of over 100 schools across the three Senatorial Districts of the State.   Speaking on Friday during an inspection tour of several ongoing projects, Governor Okpebholo disclosed that an additional 120 schools have been earmarked for similar infrastructural upgrades, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for the education sector.   “This is a demonstration of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. You can see massive work is…

Afenifere Leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, Passes Away at 96

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Pa Ayo Adebanjo, a revered leader of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, has passed away at the age of 96. He died peacefully on the morning of Friday, February 14, 2025, at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State. The family confirmed his passing in a statement released to the press, saying: “He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025, at his Lekki, Lagos Nigeria home at the age of 96.” Adebanjo, a veteran lawyer and nationalist, was a former Organizing Secretary of the defunct Action Group and played a…

Stakeholders, Union Leaders Honor Ex-NUJ President Isiguzo, as Yahya pushes for Media Enhancement Bill

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Stakeholders in the Nigerian media industry, union leaders, and top journalists gathered in Abuja to honor the immediate past President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Chris Isiguzo, for his contributions to the profession. Speaking at the event, the current NUJ President, Alhassan Yahya, emphasized the need for unity among journalists to address key challenges in the industry, particularly in remuneration and media protections.   “We are here to celebrate a leader who has paid his dues. Moving forward, we must work together to change the narrative and develop…