Author: Friday Omosola

President Bola Tinubu has called for comprehensive reforms in the global financial system and a more transparent multilateral trading framework at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Speaking on behalf of the president, Vice President Kashim Shettima said the need for a fairer economic order, expressing optimism that the adoption of the ‘Pact for the Future’ would reshape global narratives, strengthen economies, and lead to tangible solutions for the challenges faced by developing and least-developed countries. “It is for this and other reasons that we reiterate the call by countries, especially of the global South, for…

President Bola Tinubu at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, called on world leaders to reaffirm their commitment to multilateralism by strengthening relations among United Nations (UN) member states per the principles of inclusivity, equality, and cooperation. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, President Tinubu emphasised that recommitting to multilateralism is the most effective path to addressing the existential challenges facing the global community. Mr Shettima delivered this message during the General Debate of the 79th UNGA at the UN headquarters in New York, USA. In his address, Mr Shettima expressed concern over the rising trend…

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged development partners to support the country’s initiative to implement climate-friendly school meal programs. In a statement from Mrs Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Media, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady made this call during a roundtable luncheon organized by the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) in partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation, held alongside the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Mrs Tinubu noted the potential of the school feeding program to increase school enrollment and enhance nutrition among students, noting that the program is currently undergoing a review in…

Ondo State Government has initiated the disbursement of two hundred and twenty million Naira (N220 million) to artisans and small business owners across the state. In a statement shared on his X page on Wednesday, State Deputy Governor Olayide Adelami said this initiative aims to bolster small-scale businesses and enhance the state’s economy. During a symbolic cheque presentation ceremony held in Akure on Tuesday, Mr Adelami, who represented Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, acknowledged the significant role that artisans and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play in the overall economic growth of the region. He noted that this soft loan is part of…

Vice President Kashim Shettima announced that the United States Chamber of Commerce has committed $320 million in investments to support mortgage refinancing and the funding of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. Mr Shettima shared the news on his X page Tuesday, reaffirming President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to fostering an investor-friendly environment in the country. Representing President Tinubu at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in the United States, the vice president disclosed that these investment commitments were made during a US-Nigeria executive business roundtable hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce. He said Nisha…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rebuked civil society organisation Yiaga Africa for questioning the results of the recently concluded Edo State Governorship election. Yiaga Africa, one of the accredited observers for the election, claimed that the poll failed to meet integrity standards due to widespread manipulation. In a post-election statement co-signed by Dr Aisha Abdullahi, Chair of the 2024 Edo Election Mission, and Samson Itodo, Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, the organisation expressed concerns about the transparency of the electoral process. This statement came after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared APC candidate Monday Okpebholo the winner of…

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved a new working schedule for different categories of civil servants, alongside a two-month extension for the distribution of palliatives to public servants. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Governor Adeleke’s spokesperson, Mallam Rasheed, explained that the adjustments were made in response to the rising cost of transportation. According to the statement, the decision was outlined in a circular from the Office of the Head of Service, underscoring the governor’s commitment to the welfare of workers in light of the current economic challenges facing the country. The new schedule sets working days for public…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has sworn in the newly appointed Chairman of the Governing Council for Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun (OSCE). The state government, in a statement shared on its official X page on Monday, emphasised the ceremony’s significance, which was held at the Executive Council Chambers Lounge of the Governor’s office. The statement added that the event underscored the institution’s critical role in advancing education within the southwestern region of Nigeria. “Osun state college of education, ila-orangun is one of the foremost colleges of education in the south-western region of Nigeria, the school has produced people…

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the just-concluded EdoState Governorship election, Asue Ighodalo, has opened up on his next lineof action.The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the Independent NationalElectoral Commission (INEC) declared the All Progressives Congress (APC)candidate, Monday Okpebholo, as the winner of the election.According to INEC, Mr Okpebholo secured 291,667 votes, defeating PDP’sMr Ighodalo, who polled 247,274 votes, while Labour Party’s OlumideAkpata came in third.Mr Ighodalo, in a statement on his X page, emphasized that the journeydoes not end with INEC’s declaration of Mr Okpebholo as the winner of theelection.The PDP candidate further stated that the next…

Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, has responded to the outcome of the just-concluded Edo State governorship election held on Saturday. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo, as the winner of the election. According to INEC, Okpebholo secured 291,667 votes, defeating the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, who garnered 247,274 votes, while Labour Party’s Olumide Akpata came in third. Reacting to Mr Okpebholo’s victory on his X (formerly Twitter) page on Monday, the former Anambra State Governor expressed deep…