The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, has urged schoolchildren to embrace the culture of reading to succeed. He made this call on Saturday at a book reading programme for secondary school pupils in Lagos State, organised by TotalEnergies. The event, held at the company’s office in Lagos, attracted pupils from more than ten secondary schools in the state. …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has urged banks in the country to make significant investments in cybersecurity to safeguard depositors’ savings from hackers. Dr. Adetona Adedeji, Acting Director of Banking Supervision, made this call during a panel discussion on “Fiscal and Monetary Policy Reforms: Removing Barriers to Private Sector Investment” at the ongoing Nigeria Economic Summit in Abuja. He …

Civil Society organizations under the auspices of one Voice development initiative,has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to extend tenure of the Nigerian custom service Management operations under the leadership of it controller General Mr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi . Addressing a Press conference in Kaduna,the National President of One Voice initiative, Comrade Abbas Abdullahi Yakasai, said we are calling on …

President Bola Tinubu has called on world leaders to recommit themselves to multilateralism by deepening relations among member states of the United Nations (UN) in line with the principles of inclusivity, equality and cooperation. This, he said, is the surest guarantee of global action against existential challenges faced by the international community. President Tinubu, who is the Chairman of the …

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged the Federal Government to address the country’s worsening economic and security issues. In a statement celebrating the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s 64th birthday, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh recognised her dedication to social causes, especially in agriculture, women’s empowerment, education, healthcare, and philanthropy. Archbishop Okoh took the opportunity to highlight the …

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called on Nigerian youths to approach the future with confidence and resilience, despite the daunting challenges currently facing the nation. Speaking at the Lagos State Orientation Camp during the passing-out parade of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, Makinde underscored the temporary nature of the country’s difficulties and assured the youth that these challenges …

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on Friday, urged newly elevated traditional title holders to use their positions for the development of Ibadanland. He gave this advice during the promotion of six traditional chiefs in the Balogun line, held at the Olubadan palace, Oke Aremo, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The newly promoted chiefs include Wasiu Ajimobi, who …

The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), led by Chief Edwin Clark, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to direct concerned Federal Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies to take immediate and decisive actions to protect coastal states from impending flooding. In a statement by its National Secretary, Dr. Alfred Mulade, PANDEF emphasised the urgency of the situation, stating that every minute counts …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians in the diaspora to remain strong and optimistic for a better future for Nigeria. Abubakar made the call at a virtual interactive session with some Nigerians in the diaspora on Saturday, according to a statement. The statement was issued on Sunday in Lagos by Prof. Gold Emmanuel, Senior Special Assistant , Communications …

The Ekiti State Government has called on local council authorities to exercise fiscal discipline and allocate resources judiciously to improve conditions at the grassroots level. The Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Folorunso Olabode, urged local governments to prioritise the needs of their communities and agriculture in their 2025 budgets to address residents’ needs and ensure food security. Olabode issued this …