The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has raised alarm over the country’s ongoing struggle with its international reputation. Speaking at a two-day training session in Abuja on Thursday, February 27, Stanley Ogadigo, the Director of Public Relations and Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of NIPR, expressed concern that Nigeria’s image continues to suffer globally. The training, which brought together public relations and media professionals from both the public and private sectors, was focused on the theme “Reputation Roundtable: Navigating Reputation Challenges in the Digital Era.” Ogadigo attributed much of the nation’s reputation issues to poor leadership,…
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Gbenga Oluranti Olaleye
Gbenga Oluranti OLALEYE is a writer and media professional with over 4 years of experience covering politics, lifestyle, and sports, he is passionate about good governance and quality education.
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has revealed that the Federal Government owes electricity generation companies (GenCos) and electricity distribution companies (DisCos) a staggering N4 trillion in electricity subsidies, a figure that is crippling the power sector and hindering optimal service delivery to consumers. Speaking at the public presentation of the National Integrated Electricity Policy and Nigeria Integrated Resource Plan in Abuja on Thursday, February 27, Adelabu explained that the vast debt burden has significant repercussions for the functioning of the power industry. The minister provided a detailed breakdown, stating that GenCos are owed over N2 trillion as legacy debt.…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asserted that the decision to remove the fuel subsidy has significantly improved Nigeria’s financial standing, leading to a marked increase in allocations to state governments. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) maiden national caucus meeting in Abuja, the president confidently stated that governors could testify to receiving more funding to support their states since the subsidy was scrapped. “There is no way Nigeria could have survived the continuation of the fuel subsidy. There is no way; today, I can beat my chest and each of the governors here that allocations to the states are…
The US Consulate General in Lagos has teamed up with the Field of Skills and Dreams VTE Academy to launch the Emerging Technicians Conference, a new initiative aimed at equipping young Nigerian technicians with the essential skills to excel in their trades and build sustainable businesses. In a statement released on Wednesday, February 26, JoEllen Gorg, Acting US Consul General, made the announcement during a goodwill address at the American Corner in Lagos. She highlighted the long-standing commitment of the United States to fostering entrepreneurship and supporting small businesses across Nigeria. Gorg emphasised that promoting economic resilience through technical training…
The Managing Director and CEO of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited, Dr. Philip Mshelbila, has disclosed that only two of the company’s six gas trains are operational, primarily due to persistent attacks on its pipelines by vandals. These disruptions have led to significant losses for the company and hindered its ability to meet global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG). Speaking at the Nigeria International Energy Summit in Abuja on Wednesday, Dr. Mshelbila explained that three critical gas supply pipelines—GTS 1, GTS 2, and GTS 4—are currently down for repairs because of illegal connections by thieves. These pipelines are…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has strongly opposed the proposed withdrawal of the education tax that supports the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), as outlined in the tax reform bills currently being reviewed at the National Assembly. In a memorandum delivered at a public hearing organised by the Senate Committee on Finance on Tuesday, February 25, ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, warned that the removal of TETFund’s education tax would be disastrous for the future of tertiary education in Nigeria. He described the proposed change as a grave threat to the sustainability of public universities, polytechnics, and colleges…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed that the registration period for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will end as scheduled on March 8, 2025, with no possibility of an extension. In a statement released on Tuesday, February 26, JAMB clarified that the registration deadline, which began on February 3, 2025, is final and will not be extended under any circumstances. The exam body emphasised that the deadline has been widely communicated through advertisements and the official calendar for the 2025 UTME cycle. “We wish to inform all prospective candidates that there will be no extension…
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has called on the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to intervene in the handling of his terrorism case, following the recusal of Justice Binta Nyako from the trial. In a letter dated February 20, 2025, Kanu appealed to the CJN to direct the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, to reassign his case to another judge with the necessary jurisdiction. This appeal comes after Kanu’s legal team expressed dissatisfaction with the continued handling of the case by Justice Nyako, despite her…
The national secretariat of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was a flurry of activity on Wednesday morning as party leaders, governors, and top officials gathered for the much-anticipated National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. The meeting, which has long been awaited, attracted a host of prominent APC figures, with early arrivals including members of the National Working Committee (NWC), state chairmen of the party, and several notable former and current officeholders. Among those seen arriving were former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, former Kebbi State Governor and current Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, and…
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has called for urgent electoral reforms in the country, emphasising that ‘ghost voters’ are undermining the integrity of the voting system. Speaking at the YIAGA Africa Reflection Conference on Democratic Elections in West Africa in Abuja on Tuesday, February 25, Jonathan said Nigeria’s electoral process would continue to face credibility challenges unless the country appointed leaders with integrity to oversee elections. According to the former president, the involvement of ‘ghost voters’ — individuals who do not exist or are fraudulently registered — is one of the key reasons the nation struggles to produce accurate vote…
