Author: Friday Omosola

The number of annual visitors to the Olumo Rock Tourist Centre in Ogun State is projected to rise from 20,000 to over 100,000 in 2025, with renovation works scheduled for completion ahead of the National Sports Festival in May. In April, the state government announced that the iconic site, located in Abeokuta—the state capital—would be temporarily closed from 14 April to undergo renovation and a major facelift. According to the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Sesan Fagbayi, the renovation aims to boost tourism and preserve the state’s cultural heritage. READ ALSO: Ten facts about Olumo Rock in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria…

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced that President Bola Tinubu will perform the groundbreaking ceremony for what is projected to be the world’s largest cotton and polyester processing factory. Governor Abiodun stated that the factory will be sited within the Special Agro-Processing Zone at the Gateway International Airport, in the Iperu/Ilisan axis of the state. Abiodun stated that the launch will take place in the coming weeks. READ ALSO: Gov. Abiodun reaffirms strong support for armed forces The project, part of the Renewed Hope Cotton Resurgent Initiative, will span 400 hectares and is expected to employ approximately 250,000 people daily.…

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cultural development through strategic partnerships with both local and international stakeholders. This assurance was given by the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, during a courtesy visit by the Co-founder and Managing Director of IGA Nigeria Limited, Gbolahan Ajala. Ajala served as a Heritage Consultant to the State Government. READ ALSO: FG targets efficiency in MDAs with procurement reforms Welcoming the delegation, Benson-Awoyinka noted that the Ministry’s ongoing projects align with the vision of the visiting team. “As a government, we place a high premium on culture and heritage,”…

The Federal Government (FG) has unveiled a major digital reform aimed at boosting efficiency and accountability across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), as part of its broader strategy to strengthen governance and service delivery. Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris made this known on Wednesday during the launch of the Nigeria Procurement Certification Portal in Abuja. The initiative, developed by the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) in collaboration with the World Bank, is designed to overhaul Nigeria’s public procurement system and align it with global best practices. READ ALSO: FG launches Empower Academy to boost local drug, medical device…

The Presidency has dismissed widespread reports alleging that President Bola Tinubu dismissed three ministers. The reports claimed that the President relieved the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu; the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar; and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, of their duties. READ ALSO: Democracy thrives in Nigeria, Presidency dismisses opposition concerns In a post on his X page, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the story as entirely fabricated and devoid of any factual basis. He called on security agencies to take swift action against fake news websites and platforms,…

The Nigerian government has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening its strategic partnership with the European Union (EU), as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) prepares to open its first office in West Africa, based in Lagos. This milestone comes after Nigeria became the 77th shareholder of the EBRD in February 2025. The bank’s expansion into Sub-Saharan Africa was approved by the EBRD Board of Governors in 2023. During a courtesy visit by Ambassador Gautier Mignot, Head of the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, to the Presidential Villa yesterday, Vice President Kashim Shettima praised the EU’s longstanding…

Senator Abba Moro, who represents Benue South in the National Assembly, has blamed the choice of Ifeanyi Okowa as vice-presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) loss in the 2023 presidential election. Okowa, the former Governor of Delta State, who recently defected from PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC), was the running mate of ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the election won by President Bola Tinubu. In an appearance on Arise News on Tuesday, Okowa also revealed that Atiku is preparing to leave the PDP ahead of the 2027 elections. Moro, speaking during an interview on Channels Television…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on financial institutions across Nigeria to enhance their collaboration with the Commission in the ongoing fight against economic and financial crimes. Speaking on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the Acting Zonal Director of the EFCC, Assistant Commander of the EFCC (ACE I), Adebayo Adeniyi, addressed bank compliance officers. He urged them to prioritise customer due diligence and robust Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures. READ ALSO: EFCC arrests businesswoman Aisha Achimugu upon arrival from London Adeniyi emphasised the crucial role of banks in the anti-corruption campaign, warning that institutions and individuals who…

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has given unregistered businesses across Nigeria a six-week window to formalise their operations by registering with the Commission. CAC, in a statement on Tuesday, warned that those who fail to comply may face legal consequences, including possible imprisonment. The Commission cited Section 863 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), 2020, noting that running a business in Nigeria without proper registration—whether as a company, limited liability partnership, limited partnership, or under a business name—is a criminal offence. READ ALSO: Ben & Jerry’s CEO sacked amid ongoing dispute with parent company Unilever CAC added that the…

A General Court Martial (GCM) sitting at the Headquarters, 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Enugu, has sentenced a soldier, Private Adamu Mohammed, to death by hanging for killing his girlfriend, Hauwa Alli. The same court also jailed another soldier, Private Abubakar Yusuf, for 10 years for robbery. A statement by Lt. Col Jonah Unuakhalu, Acting Deputy Director of 82 Division Army Public Relations, said, “The sentences were handed down after due consideration for the offences of murder and robbery for which the soldiers stood trial”. The GCM, composed of 11 members, was inaugurated by the General Officer Commanding 82 Division, Nigerian…