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A Lagos lawmaker, Hon. Adewale Temitope, has vowed to ensure the fulfilment of his promise to make Ifako-Ijaiye the most educated part of Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria.Adewale, who represents Ifako-Ijaiye constituency 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly, says he has distributed over 4000 JAMB forms and another 1,200 GCE forms to students within the constituency with free tutorial classes for a total of 8716 candidates for the examinations.Speaking while giving out 250 GCE forms to another set of beneficiaries on Wednesday, the lawmaker said he had facilitated the admission of 857 students into various tertiary institutions across the…

Nigeria’s leading financial institution, Zenith Bank, has reassured its customers of improved services following recent infrastructure upgrades.In a message posted on Thursday, the bank apologised for the service disruptions experienced across its e-channels during the upgrade period. The bank clarified that the glitches were a result of routine information and technology maintenance, which is essential for optimizing service delivery.Zenith Bank emphasized its commitment to ensuring 100% uptime, stating that it takes this responsibility “very personally” and continuously allocates resources to maintain uninterrupted service availability.In the statement, the bank expressed its sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused to customers during the…

More than 5,000 pupils in Oyo State have benefited from a three-day education outreach programme organized by the Presidential Community Engagement Office (South-West). The initiative, part of the federal government’s BAT-STEM (Scholarship, Training, Education, Mentorship) project, provided critical school supplies and scholarships to students across various communities. The first day of the outreach took the team to several schools, including Nomadic School, Owode, Lanlate; St. Michael Cherubim & Seraphim Primary School, Eruwa; Anwar-ul-Islam Primary School, Eruwa; and Baptist Primary School, Maya, Lanlate, where over 50,000 exercise books, 1,000 school bags, 100 white marker boards, sandals, socks, math sets, and other…

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has revealed that Nigeria has no reason to celebrate 64th independence because the country hasn’t recorded any significant achievements worthy of being celebrated in recent times.In an independence message to Nigerians, Primate Ayodele stated that he hasn’t seen anything special in Nigeria’s 64th independence celebration because the country is still far behind in terms of development, human capital, leadership, to mention but a few.The prophet described Nigeria’s democracy as a failure, explaining that independence is more like bondage for the people and the country is gradually moving into a hopeless…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared that his State is emerging as the powerhouse in Nigeria through deliberate policies towards implementation of local initiatives to transform the lives of the people as well as supporting the federal government policies for national development. The Governor made this known on Tuesday in his address to mark the 64th Independence Anniversary held at the Arcade Ground, State Secretariat, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, stressing the need for Nigerians to recommit themselves to building an egalitarian society where everyone has the opportunity to fulfill their potential.He noted that Nigerians, over the years, have triumphed over…

Today, we mark a significant milestone in our nation’s history as we celebrate 64 years of independence. As we reflect on our journey, we renew our commitment to building a brighter and stronger Nigeria for all. According to Moremi Ojudu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (South-West), “Our strength lies in our diversity, and together, we can achieve greatness. Let us continue to inspire hope, transform lives, and work hand-in-hand toward the Nigeria of our dreams.” As we commemorate this momentous occasion, we honor the sacrifices and contributions of our founding fathers and mothers who fought tirelessly…

Nigeria – The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to rethink his Presidency’s fraternity with corporations who break the nation’s laws and harm public health.The non-governmental organisation’s statement is coming on the heels of Coca-Cola’s recent visit to the president where the corporation re-announced a $1 billion investment pledge to Nigeria over a period of five years.According to CAPPA, in statement by it’s Executive Director, Akinbode Oluwafemi, Coca-Cola’s latest investment promise was nothing more than a recycled, unfulfilled commitment first made three years ago to the Muhammadu Buhari administration.CAPPA accused the bottling company…

All doesn’t seem to be well between the President of Kenya, William Ruto and his deputy president, Righati Gachagua.For some weeks, there appears to be a cold war between them that keeps surfacing on social media daily. It’s now getting obvious that they no longer have the smooth relationship they used to have when they started their journey barely two years ago.At the moment, DP Righati Gachagua is facing an imminent impeachment move by Kenya’s national assembly. The DP has also openly tackled Ruto’s policies and according to reports, has disrespected the president even in private meetings.If this is anything…

Nestlé Nigeria is proud to announce that its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Wassim Elhusseini, has been recognized as one of the Outstanding CEOs at the recent BusinessDay Top 25 CEO Awards held on September 28, 2024.The BusinessDay Top 25 CEO Awards 2024 acknowledges the achievements of CEOs from companies listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) and the Next Bulls category—an elite group of companies poised for listing on the NGX. These CEOs have not only navigated the complexities of today’s business landscape but have also steered their organizations toward remarkable success.This recognition comes during a time when many businesses…

Achievements and Political Allegations As the sitting Executive Governor of Zamfara State, His Excellency Matawalle had implemented numerous strategies to combat the banditry that plagued the state. It is important to recall that when he assumed office, the issue of banditry had already been entrenched, having persisted through the tenure of his predecessor, Governor Yari. Despite Yari’s efforts over eight years, the banditry crisis remained unresolved.Go vernor Matawalle approached the situation with energy, passion, and determination, aiming to bring an end to the insecurity he had inherited. His first 100 days in office were a remarkable period of peace, with…