Author: Friday Omosola

History was made in Rivers State yesterday with the inauguration of two new Dioceses of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion. The ceremonies, which included the enthronement of new Bishops, were witnessed by the Governor Siminalayi Fubara, himself a Knight of the Niger Delta Diocese. The inauguration took place with two key enthronements Rt. Rev’d Boma Peter Briggs as the Bishop of Kalabari Diocese in Abonnema and Rt. Rev’d Richard Ngozi Okpara as the Bishop of Omoku Diocese in Omoku. READ ALSO: Rivers police rescue five kidnapped varsity students Speaking at the Kalabari Diocese inauguration, Fubara, who was represented by the…

Lagos State University (LASU) has retained its position as the Overall Best University in West Africa in the newly released 2025 UI GreenMetric World University Ranking for Sustainability. Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations said the LASU was confirmed as the best university in both Nigeria and the West Africa region for the fourth consecutive time, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. READ ALSO: LASU Epe campus gets new 550-seater auditorium  In addition to its regional dominance, LASU recorded an impressive advancement in the global standings. The university moved up 39 places, jumping from 799th position in the 2024…

Kwara State is poised to become a key supplier of agricultural produce to Nigeria’s largest consuming market, following the activation of Lagos State’s ₦500 billion Offtake Guarantee Fund to secure long-term commodity supply partnerships. This positions Kwara as a major source for grains, legumes, fish, and other high-demand commodities. The development was recently confirmed at a strategic meeting led by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Afees Alabi, in conjunction with major farmer associations and commodity groups in the state. READ ALSO: Kwara recruits 2,600 forest guards to strengthen rural security Alabi disclosed that the Lagos-Kwara arrangement has entered its…

The Lagos State Government has announced a dedicated commitment to developing a world-class, sustainable, and innovation-driven gemstone and jewellery industry, with the ultimate goal of positioning the state as a continental hub. This vision was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Mineral Resources, Abiola Olowu, at the 2025 Gemstone and Jewellery Conference and Exhibition (GGCE) at the Oriental Hotel. READ ALSO: Lagos APC slams ADC over Tinubu ‘early campaign’ allegation Olowu’s message, delivered by Geologist Oluremi Williams, aligned with the conference theme: “Accelerating Collaboration for Sustainable Gold and Gem Development in Africa.” While Lagos is globally…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) to support the economic reform agenda of the President Bola Tinubu administration. The minister made the appeal on Friday during a courtesy visit by an ICAN delegation led by its President, Haruna Yahaya, at the Radio House in Abuja. Idris called on ICAN to champion the cause in your financial and professional sphere, particularly in light of the new tax policy slated to commence in January 2026. READ ALSO: FG plans emergency GBV response fund He stated that the President’s reform agenda,…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to the preservation and protection of traditional institutions in Nigeria. He made the statement on Friday while speaking at the 45th Anniversary of the Emir of Gumel, Ahmed Sani II, and the commissioning of the Gumel Central Mosque in Gumel Local Government Area of Jigawa State. Shettima emphasised the enduring and essential role of traditional rulers, who he described as the closest to the grassroots, and the leaders and fathers of society. READ ALSO: Shettima declares Imo State’s new growth frontier for Nigeria’s diversification drive He contrasted the…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has declared that the state has reached a defining moment in its economic journey. He stated that the state is now fully prepared for global investment, large-scale expansion, and international competition. The governor made the declaration while speaking at the Johnvents Group 2025 End-of-Year Celebration held at The Dome in Akure yesterday. READ ALSO: Aiyedatiwa swears in new advisers, DG PPIMU, inaugurates law commission Aiyedatiwa praised the Johnvents Group, noting that the rapid growth of the conglomerate, which now operates across three continents—serves as proof that the state has successfully built a business environment capable…

The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has stated that he intends to make the state an investment hub. He made this statement while receiving Aisha Rimi, the Chief Executive Officer/Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Council (NIPC), along with the management and staff of NIPC, at the Government House in Port Harcourt. READ ALSO: Fubara condemns ‘engineered’ media narratives, reaffirms Rivers state’s safety In a statement obtained by the New Daily Prime on Friday, Fubara said during the visit that his administration would partner with governmental and corporate organisations to explore and utilise the limitless investment potentials of the…

Nigeria will commence operations of the world’s first UNESCO Category 2 Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Centre in Abuja by February 2026. The announcement was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a courtesy visit by the Head of Office and UNESCO Representative to Nigeria, Jean-Paul Abiaga. The minister underscored Nigeria’s commitment to leading global media literacy and the fight against misinformation, disinformation, and fake news. READ ALSO: UNESCO approves Nigeria to host international media and information literacy institute Idris stated that President Bola Tinubu has given clear directives for the Centre to begin operations without…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has identified Imo State as a major pillar in Nigeria’s economic diversification agenda, declaring it a new growth frontier primed for rapid development in key sectors. Speaking on Thursday at the Imo State Economic Summit 2025 in Owerri, Shettima said the state is ready for rapid growth in technology, gas utilisation, agro-industrial processing, and small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs). He stressed that national prosperity is only sustained when every state takes ownership of its development by harnessing its comparative advantages. READ ALSO: “Press freedom non-negotiable under Tinubu administration” – Shettima assures journalists He affirmed the Federal Government’s…