Nigeria’s former Science and Tech Minister dies at 72
A former Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu is dead. The first civilian governor of Abia State died after a brief illness in an undisclosed hospital in Nigeria. Onu, it could be recalled was among aspirants that sought…
Just In: Ex-Appeal Court justice, Belgore is dead
A retired Justice of the Court of Appeal (JCA), Ahmad Olanrewaju Belgore, is dead. The news of Belgore’s demise was announced on Tuesday night by the chairman of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Ilorin branch, Kwara State, Kamaldeen Gambari, Esq….
U.S. Government Exchange Alumnus, Osazee Isonarae trains 50 small business owners in Osun state in Digital Marketing Strategies
By Sola Isola A non profit organization, iYouth Resources Center has trained not less than 50 SMEs in Osun in Digital Marketing and other related social media strategies for business management. The training which was funded by the US Consulate…
Just in: FG declares Thursday additional holiday for Eid-El-Fitr
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced Thursday, April 11, 2024, as an additional public holiday. This decision was disclosed through a statement issued by Dr. Aishetu Ndayako, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, on Tuesday. The announcement,…
What you need to know about new Edo Deputy Governor
Engr. Marvellous Omobayo Godwins, born on July 19, 1986, in the Akoko Edo local government area of Edo State, began his professional journey uniquely, which positions him for this pivotal role. A holder of a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) Degree…
FG To Launch New National ID With Payment, Social Capabilities
The Federal Government, through the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), will launch an upgraded national identity card with payment functionality for all types of social and financial services. The innovative card made in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria…
FG announces scholarship awards for Nigerian tertiary students, sets criteria
The federal government of Nigeria has announced its scholarship awards for tertiary students in the country. The announcement was made by the Federal Ministry of Education on Wednesday night, April 2, 2024, in a statement signed by Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, the…
JUST-IN: TCN Restores National Grid After ‘System Disturbance’
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said it successfully restored the national grid following a ‘system disturbance’ that occurred at about 4:28pm on Thursday, March 28, 2024, with full recovery achieved by 10:00pm that same day. It cited a…
FG unveils new pay TV
The Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja launched a new satellite pay television which it affirmed would yield Nigerians value for money. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, who unveiled the indigenous Nigerian satellite television, Silver…
Osun Water Corporation Board Chairman Hails Dr Deji Adeleke at 67
Osun Water Corporation Board Chairman, Hon Samuel Oyedotun has felicitated with Dr Deji Adeleke, Chairman, Pacific Holdings and the elder brother of Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke. Oyedotun in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Osogbo,…