The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has said that ongoing diplomatic engagements between Nigeria and the United States are proving effective in easing recent tensions between both countries. Idris disclosed this during an interview on the UK-based Sky News programme, The World With Yalda Hakim, according to a statement issued in

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The Chancellor of Covenant University, Bishop David Oyedepo, has urged Nigerian youths to take full responsibility for their lives, warning that failure to do so could result in lifelong setbacks. Oyedepo, who is also the President of Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners’ Chapel International), gave the charge during an interview with the News Agency of

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The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transparency, due process, and investor confidence in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Lokpobiri made this known during the sail-away and flag-off ceremony of the EMEM Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, developed by Oriental Energy Resources

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The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Jigawa State chapter, has commended Governor Umar A. Namadi for approving a long-awaited salary review for doctors and other health workers, effectively ending a 15-year stalemate in the state’s healthcare remuneration structure. In a statement signed by the association’s Publicity Secretary, Dr. Shamsu Gujungu, the NMA praised the Governor for

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The 13th National and 4th International Conference of The Criterion, tagged “Eko Akete 2025,” will open on Wednesday, November 13, 2025, at the Orchid Hotel, Lekki, beginning at 10:00 a.m. This year’s conference, themed “Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Muslim Women Overcoming Economic and Social Challenges,” will bring together thought leaders, policymakers, scholars, and professionals to

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has fixed January 2026 for the full enforcement of the total ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small bottles below 200 millilitres. The agency’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, announced that the December 2025 deadline marks the final moratorium

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Executive Director of Business Development at Optiva Capital Partners, Ambassador Amaka Okeke, has urged African entrepreneurs and families to embrace second citizenship as a powerful tool for global access, wealth protection, and generational security. Speaking during an interactive session with business editors in Lagos, Okeke described a second passport as “the new power tool for

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Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and current President of the Port Management Association of West & Central Africa (PMAWCA), has called on maritime operators and regulators across West and Central Africa to prioritize the Blue Economy as a strategy to boost job creation and strengthen economic resilience. Speaking at

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Corporate communications expert Omotayo Okewunmi has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Saldrey Communications Limited, a niche public relations and media agency, effective Monday, November 3, 2025. The appointment marks a significant milestone in the agency’s efforts to strengthen operations, enhance client impact, and deepen its commitment to innovation-driven communication solutions. Proven Track Record

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The MAI Foundation for Women Empowerment and Advocacy, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has launched the Imu Oru Upskilling Project, a one-year initiative aimed at empowering 120 youths in Abia State with practical skills in carpentry, tailoring, and shoemaking. The program integrates the Igba Boi (Igbo Apprenticeship System), a traditional socio-economic model where a

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