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The Progressive Institute (TPI), a think-tank of the All Progressives Congress has stated that it is poised at reducing unemployment by driving Nigeria’s educational system with 21st century skills.Director General, TPI, Dr. Olanrewaju Adebayo while speaking at a press briefing in Abuja noted that the institute has developed a four-year strategic plan that will reflect the aspirations of Nigerians in line with President Bola Tinubu Renewed hope agenda.”We are taking Nigeria to the 21st century education system that will provide us with skills. All over the world, there is severe shortage of manpower. We want a situation where Nigerians will…

Rite Foods Limited, the dynamic force behind Bigi Drinks, Fearless Energy Drink, Sosa fruit drink, and Bigi & Rite Sausages, has been crowned ‘Food Company of the Year 2024’ at the prestigious Independent Awards 2024. The grand ceremony, held on Saturday at Eko Hotel and Suites, recognized corporate organizations and individuals making significant contributions to Nigeria’s socio-economic development. This recognition reaffirms Rite Foods Limited’s continuous commitment to quality, innovation, and consumer satisfaction, solidifying its position as a leading indigenous brand delivering superior food and beverage solutions. Speaking on the win, Ekuma Eze, Head of Corporate Communication and Sustainability at Rite…

…reconstructs Itori cement plant, to build largest port at Olokola The President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has said that his company decided to go back and invest in Ogun State because of the Prince Dapo Abiodun administration’s vision and deliberate policies that focus on attracting investors as well as the investor-friendly climate that exists in the state. Dangote, who stated this on Monday during a courtesy visit to the governor in his office at Oke-Mosan Abeokuta, said Ogun State is one of the most attractive investment destinations in Nigeria by crafting itself as the manufacturing ‘bedrock’ of Nigeria. He…

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered Oba Otudeko to take a plea in the charges filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.The order was given by Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke on Monday.Recall that EFCC had filed a 13-count charge against Otudeko and three others over an alleged N30 billion loan fraud.At the hearing of the matter, the judge said Otudeko must take his plea before an application challenging the court’s jurisdiction on the case can be decided.The judge subsequently adjourned the case to May 8.Details later…

Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has described his father as the greatest president in Nigeria’s history.In a video that went viral on Monday, Seyi made the remark while addressing a gathering of youths in Adamawa State.“It was never politics, but they keep coming for me, they keep coming for my family, they keep coming for your father, they keep coming for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the greatest president in the history of Nigeria,” he said.He further praised his father’s leadership, claiming he had prioritised youth empowerment and economic growth.“He is the only president that has kept your…

The Rivers State House of Assembly has formally accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, of misconduct, issuing an official notice to that effect. The lawmakers based their actions on the provisions of the Nigerian Constitution, as outlined in the notice obtained by Channels Television. The notice read, “In compliance with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and other extant laws, we the undersigned members of the Rivers State House of Assembly hereby forward to you a Notice of Gross Misconduct by the Deputy Governor of Rivers State in the…

The former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has defected to the All Progressives Congress.Jandor made the announcement on Monday during a press conference at his office in Ikeja, Lagos, weeks after resigning from the PDP.Jandor cited internal crises and lack of party discipline within the PDP as the primary reasons for his departure, expressing disappointment in the party’s inability to address anti-party activities during the 2023 general elections.He said, “Our story in the PDP was a case of working with perennial political saboteurs but we have resolved to…

Nigerian music star Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has promised to purchase a house for his father, Fatai Odunsi, and cover his medical expenses.This comes just days after Odunsi publicly accused Asake of abandoning him since his health started declining in 2022.Odunsi, who has been battling stroke, alleged that despite Asake’s fame and fortune, he had not been financially supportive.However, in a new video released on Sunday, Odunsi confirmed that his son has now reached out to him.Speaking in Yoruba, he expressed pride in Asake and showered him with prayers.He added that he called out Asake because it had…

The Secretary of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Mr. Yomi Arowosafe, has commended the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK FCDO), for their collaboration with Nigerian government to deepen rural connectivity for socio-economic development of the country. Arowosafe gave the commendation at an Industry-Focused Stakeholders Engagement Session which was organised in Lagos over the weekend by the USPF in in collaboration with the UK FCDO and the ITU. The session built on USPF’s ongoing efforts to facilitate the achievement of wide network connectivity coverage in…

Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun at the weekend inspected ongoing road construction projects in Ogun East Senatorial District as part of the Urban Regeneration Scheme of his administration.Abiodun said his administration has succeeded in rewriting Ogun’s Developmental stride, which he said must be sustained.He noted that his administration is building a dry port to further open up the state for more investment opportunities, in addition to the over 4,000 affordable houses that have been built for medium and upper-income earners in Abeokuta, Ilaro, Sagamu, Iperu, Ijebu-Ode, and Ota.He also said that plans have been concluded to extend the Blue…