Month: July 2024

President Tinubu Mourns Iconic Artiste, Onyeka Onwenu

President Bola Tinubu extends his profound condolences to the family of the late Ms. Onyeka Onwenu. Tinubu conveyed his condolences through a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, Onwenu was a singer, songwriter, actor, journalist, activist, and politician. Onwenu, aged 72, was said to have died on Tuesday night…

The Role of Media Monitoring in Shaping Government Communication Strategies

By: Philip Odiakose In governance, understanding public sentiment and effectively responding to emerging issues are important metrics that determine the success of public administration. The modern media landscape, characterized by the rapid dissemination of information across newspapers, websites, and social media, poses both opportunities and challenges for government officials. This dynamic environment necessitates a robust strategy…

Oil Producing Communities Group threatens to seal all Oil pipeline facilities over poor treatment of Dangote, other Modular Refineries

The Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM), over the weekend, threatened to renew agitation for greater autonomy and control of their natural resources, if the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the International Oil Companies (IOCs) fail to sell and supply crude oil to Dangote Refinery and other local Refineries, in their…

Oyo TESCOM CBT Exam Begins Today

The Oyo State Post Primary School Teaching Service Commission, TESCOM has fixed Monday, July 29- August 2, 2024, for computer-based test (CBT) for applicants in the ongoing recruitment exercise for teaching and non-teaching staff of secondary schools. The Chairman, TESCOM, Pastor Akinade Alamu, stated this in Ibadan today, during a press conference. He said a…

Excitement as More Winners Emerge From Stanbic IBTC Reward4Saving Promo Season 3 Monthly Draw

In another round of Stanbic IBTC Reward4Saving 3.0 promo draws, 70 customers have been rewarded with cash prizes of ₦100,000 each. 10 winners were selected from seven zones during the 10th monthly draw held at the Bank’s head office in Victoria Island, Lagos. The ongoing Reward4Saving Promo has so far rewarded over 1,770 customers with…

Optiva Capital Partners NIDCOM on Nigerians in Diaspora Celebration

Africa’s premier wealth management and investment immigration firm, Optiva Capital Partners, has reiterated its commitment to collaborating with government on initiatives aimed at national development. This announcement was made at the recently concluded National Diaspora Day organized by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), where Optiva Capital took a leading role as the event’s sponsor.…

INEC Can Handle Local Government Elections If Law Permits – Mahmood Yakubu

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has assured lawmakers that the Commission has the capacity to conduct Local Government elections across the country, if the laws are amended to empower the Commission to do so. He gave the assurance on Thursday 25th July 2024, when he led a team from…

Dangote, NNPC Spat: Shareholders Condemn Demarketing of Dangote Refinery

Shareholders have strongly defended Africa’s foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote over the on-going petroleum product supply controversies, while criticising the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, for deliberate attempt at demarketing Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals. The shareholders under the aegis of Pragmatic Shareholders Association of Nigeria (PSAN) in…

Stanbic IBTC Empowers 200 Nigerian Future Leaders through Transformative Scholarship Programme

Following its successful launch in 2019, with the selection of 100 students nationwide, the annual Stanbic IBTC University Scholarship programme has proven to be a launchpad for Nigeria’s brightest minds to advance academically; providing a supportive environment to for them to reach their full potential. To further extend its impact, Stanbic IBTC increased the number…