EduFuture Conference 2026 Calls for Collective Action to Build an Equitable Education System in Nigeria
EduFuture Conference 2026 Calls for Collective Action to Build an Equitable Education System in Nigeria Education leaders, policymakers, development practitioners, corporate organisations, technology innovators , and advocates are calling for bold, collaborative action to transform Nigeria's education system. At the EduFuture Conference 2026, stakeholders came together to commit to ensuring no child is left behind. Held on July 9, 2026 , under the theme "Scaling Equity: Building Education Systems That Leave No Child Behind," the…
FBRA Reaches Over 1,200 Lagos Residents and Recovers 3 Tonnes of Recyclables During World Environment Day Activities
FBRA Reaches Over 1,200 Lagos Residents and Recovers 3 Tonnes of Recyclables During World Environment Day Activities To commemorate World Environment Day 2026, FBRA organised environmental education sessions for more than 250 secondary school students, conducted a recycling awareness campaign that reached over 1,000 residents, recovered more than three metric tonnes of recyclable waste from over 400 households through a community buyback programme in Igando, Lagos, and formally launched a new recyclables collection centre in partnership with t…
TRADING FAKE NEWS FOR MONEY: THE CASE OF EJIKE OFOEGBU AS A CAUTIONARY TALE
TRADING FAKE NEWS FOR MONEY: THE CASE OF EJIKE OFOEGBU AS A CAUTIONARY TALE By Christian ABURIME Let us not mince words. Let us not dress this up in the conciliatory language of diplomatic press statements. What Ejike Ofoegbu intentionally did, a self-styled online publisher of ‘Igbo Times Magazine’ and ‘INews’, was not only “irresponsible journalism,” or a “lapse in judgment,” it was a deliberate, calculated, and criminal assault on truth. One that he now apologetically admits was motivated by nothing more noble than clicks, online traffic, a…
OSUN 2026: ODA Convenes Election Integrity Summit, Rallies INEC, Candidates and Key Stakeholders Behind Peace Charter
OSUN 2026: ODA Convenes Election Integrity Summit, Rallies INEC, Candidates and Key Stakeholders Behind Peace Charter Non-partisan diaspora body to convene INEC, security chiefs, candidates and civil society for landmark accountability summit ahead of August governorship polls OSOGBO, NIGERIA — 8 July 2026 — The Osun Development Association (ODA) has finalised arrangements to host the Osun 2026 Democratic Governance, Peace and Electoral Integrity Summit, a high-level civic intervention designed to steer the state's political discourse towa…
Dokubo-Asari's KASA Wins Samuel Okwaraji U-16 Football Championship, Sets Sights on Global Stage
Dokubo-Asari's KASA Wins Samuel Okwaraji U-16 Football Championship, Sets Sights on Global Stage By: Al Humphrey Onyanabo PORT HARCOURT — The boys' football team of King Amachree Sports Academy (KASA), Obuama, sponsored by Da Amakiri Tubo, Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo-Asari, Amanyanabo of The Source, Elem Kalabari, Torusarama Piri, has emerged champions of the Samuel Okwaraji Under-16 Football Tournament, defeating St. Peter's Secondary School 1-0 in a thrilling final played in Port Harcourt. The winning goal came from Mich…
Policy Without Politics Launches with Bold, Non-Partisan Conversations on Policy, Governance and Africa’s Economic Future
Policy Without Politics Launches with Bold, Non-Partisan Conversations on Policy, Governance and Africa’s Economic Future A new thought-leadership podcast, Policy Without Politics, has launched to deepen public understanding of the policies shaping economies, businesses, markets and everyday life. Hosted by Mustafa Chike-Obi and Dr. Ken Ikpe, the weekly podcast is available on YouTube and invites viewers to subscribe for rigorous, non-partisan conversations on governance, public policy, development and the business environment. Positioned as a…
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Power Minister Breaks Ground on Three Interconnected Mini-Grid Projects in Adamawa
Power Minister Breaks Ground on Three Interconnected Mini-Grid Projects in Adamawa The Federal Government has broken ground on three interconnected mini-grid projects in Kofare, Saminaka and Mbamba communities of Adamawa State, with a combined generation capacity of 13.5 megawatts, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to expand electricity access to underserved communities across Nigeria. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, the Honourable Minister for Power, Joseph Tegbe, described the initiative as a…
Tegbe Outlines Action Plan at Q2 NESI Stakeholders Meeting
Tegbe Outlines Action Plan at Q2 NESI Stakeholders Meeting Minister calls for shared accountability, transparency and protection of power assets Honourable Minister of Power, Mr Joseph Tegbe, has outlined his Ministerial Action Plan for the stabilization and growth of Nigeria's electricity sector, speaking at the second quarterly Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) Stakeholders Meeting recently convened by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) in Abuja. The forum, which was Chaired by the Chairman of NERC, Dr Musili…
Coalition Delivers Nationwide Environmental Action Across 12 Locations on World Environment Day 2026
Coalition Delivers Nationwide Environmental Action Across 12 Locations on World Environment Day 2026 Nestlé Nigeria, working alongside coalition partners, has completed the 2026 World Environment Day community sensitization and clean-up campaign across 12 locations nationwide, bringing together volunteers, communities and stakeholders in coordinated action to support environmental stewardship and responsible waste management. Speaking on the initiative, Victoria Uwadoka, Lead Corporate Communications, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, Nest…
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Off-Grid but On Purpose; FG, Niger State Government Break Ground on Nigeria’s Largest Solar Project
Off-Grid but On Purpose; FG, Niger State Government Break Ground on Nigeria’s Largest Solar Project Nigeria took a significant industrial step last weekend as Ministers of Power Joseph Tegbe, Steel Development Prince Abubakar Audu, Industry Sen John Owan Enoh, Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, and the leadership of Abuja Steel Mills Limited broke ground on what will become the largest solar-power project in Sub-Saharan Africa to power an industrial park, including a steel plant. The ceremony, which included the formal handover of 500 h…
Family announces the passing of Barrister Adewale Adeniji at 61
Family announces the passing of Barrister Adewale Adeniji at 61 The Adeniji family of Abeokuta, Ogun State has announced the passing of their son and brother, Barrister Adewale Olubiyi Adeniji, who transitioned peacefully to eternal glory on June 12, 2026, at the age of 61. A proud son of Abeokuta, Barrister Adeniji is a respected and influential voice in the legal profession, a visionary in business, and a shepherd of souls on the pulpit. According to a statement signed by the son, Fikun Adeniji, on behalf of the family, the late Adeniji wa…
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PRESS ADDRESS AFTER SWEARING –IN CEREMONY
PRESS ADDRESS AFTER SWEARING –IN CEREMONY BY HONORABLE MINISTER OF POWER; JOSEPH OLASUNKANMI TEGBE Let me begin by thanking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the confidence he has reposed in me with this appointment, and I reaffirm my commitment to serving Nigeria and her people with honesty and diligence. Since the Senate confirmed my appointment, we have hit the ground running. Within this period, we have drawn up a structured power sector reform strategy anchored on execution discipline, clear milestones, and public accountability. We …
EXECUTION OVER RHETORIC, HOW TEGBE IS RESETTING NIGERIA’S POWER SECTOR
EXECUTION OVER RHETORIC, HOW TEGBE IS RESETTING NIGERIA’S POWER SECTOR When Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe appeared before the Nigerian Senate for his confirmation screening on 6 May 2026, he offered a message that stood out for its clarity and restraint: he would not make promises he could not keep. In a sector burdened by years of underperformance, weak coordination, liquidity challenges, and declining public confidence, the statement reflected a deliberate shift toward realism, accountability, and disciplined execution. Thirty days after his conf…
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