Author: Friday Omosola

President Bola Tinubu has included Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, Uba Sani of Kaduna State and others, in Nigeria’s delegation to the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. The summit, scheduled for November 22–23, 2025, is historic as it marks the first G20 Presidency hosted on the African continent under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.” READ ALSO: Tinubu targets global allies as he heads to South Africa, Angola for key summits Nigeria, along with other invited countries, will join leaders from the world’s largest economies and regional blocs, including the European Union and the African Union, for the…

Bernard Doro, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, on Tuesday launched the Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS) within the ministry. The ECMS is a set of strategies, processes, and technologies that enables an organization to manage the entire lifecycle of its content, from creation to disposition. It centralizes all digital content, such as documents, images, and videos, and provides tools for capturing, storing, managing, and delivering information. The launch marked a milestone in the digital transformation of the Federal Civil Service. The ministry is now operating live on the 1Gov ECMS platform at its headquarters. Doro…

Business mogul Tony Elumelu has challenged Nigerian entrepreneurs and policymakers to shift their focus from mere business survival to building enduring institutions that can sustain the nation’s economic transformation. In a statement posted on his Facebook page on Tuesday, the philanthropist argued that too many great ideas fail because the necessary support ecosystem is absent. He stressed that sustainable businesses, not government handouts or foreign aid, are the true engine of Nigeria’s renewal. READ ALSO: Tony Elumelu calls for bold shift in Africa’s global partnership model “If you are chasing profit and nothing else, your journey will be short. If you’re…

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday for a two-nation diplomatic visit to South Africa and Angola. He’ll participate in two major international summits focused on global economics and continental partnership. Tinubu’s first stop is Johannesburg, South Africa, to attend the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit, scheduled for Saturday, November 22nd, and Sunday, November 23rd, at the Johannesburg Expo Centre. READ ALSO: Tinubu pledges strong support for independent, modernised Nigerian judiciary The invitation was extended by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the current President of the G20, following a similar invitation extended by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu to “admit incompetence” in the face of worsening insecurity across the country. In a statement posted on his X page yesterday, the former PDP presidential candidate urged Tinubu to either seek external assistance or resign, following the killing of Brigadier General Musa Uba by terrorists. Atiku said he was deeply shocked and disturbed by the general’s death, which occurred alongside the deaths of several troops under his command. READ ALSO: Peter Obi dismisses fears of Atiku hijacking ADC ticket ahead of 2027 polls He criticised the military hierarchy for failing…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive, peaceful, and tolerant society during the observance of the 2025 International Day for Tolerance on Sunday. The event, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Home Affairs, was themed “Raising a Generation of Tolerant Citizens: The Centrality of the Family.” In his address, delivered by the Secretary to the State Government, Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, Sanwo-Olu emphasised that Lagos, which is home to over 25 million residents from hundreds of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, stands as a vital symbol of peaceful coexistence. READ ALSO:Sanwo-Olu calls for…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has presented a ₦492.79 billion appropriation bill to the state house of Assembly. He presented the budget tagged the “Budget of Economic Consolidation” on Monday. The proposal focuses heavily on development, allocating a dominant 57.22% (₦281.99 billion) to capital projects to ensure the completion of ongoing infrastructure works. READ ALSO: Governor Aiyedatiwa gifts SUVs to Ondo traditional rulers, pledges continued support The governor stated that the 2026 budget is designed to deepen reforms, stabilize economic gains from the previous year, and drive sustained socio-economic growth, with education, roads, and health topping the priority list. Aiyedatiwa…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Defence College (NDC) have entered into an agreement to collaborate on a major review and improvement of the NDC’s curriculum, aiming to align it with current economic and financial realities. The partnership was formalised on Monday during a courtesy visit by the NDC Commandant, Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed, and his senior officers to the EFCC’s Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, at the Commission’s corporate headquarters. READ ALSO: EFCC recovers ₦104m loot, exposes Niger State tax fraud scheme Ahmed initiated the request, noting that the college’s curriculum was overdue for a “rejig.” He praised…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reinforced internal communication, ethical conduct, and leadership capacity among its workforce with a two-day induction retreat for the newly inaugurated Executives of the Joint Consultative Committee (JCC). The retreat, running from Monday, November 17 to 18 at NECA House, Ikeja, Lagos, brought together the new National JCC Executives, State Representatives from the Southern Region, and Management Representatives to align the committee with the Commission’s strategic vision. READ ALSO: Soludo hails INEC for conducting ‘best election yet’ in Anambra, dedicates victory to the people Delivering the opening address, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Lagos…

President Bola Tinubu has declared Nigeria’s commitment to transforming African borders into efficient trade conduits rather than economic barriers. He stated that fragmented markets pose a major threat to continental prosperity. Tinubu spoke at the opening of the Customs Pact – Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT) in Abuja on Monday, through Vice President Kashim Shettima. READ ALSO: Don’t sell justice, Tinubu charges judges He stated that the country is structurally and operationally committed to building an Africa that trades by design. “Our ambition is simple: a continent where borders facilitate opportunities rather than inhibit them,” Tinubu stated. He warned…