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Supreme Court Declines Year-Round Pollution Curbs in Delhi, Emphasizes Balance Between Environment and Livelihoods
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a petition seeking drastic measures to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR, including a year-round ban on construction and severe restrictions on vehicular movement. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India Bhushan R Gavai and comprising Justices K Vinod Chandran and NV Anjaria, emphasized that the capital “cannot be…
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Delhi High Court to Issue Injunction Protecting Podcaster Raj Shamani’s Personality Rights
The Delhi High Court is set to deliver an important injunction order aimed at safeguarding the personality rights of podcaster and entrepreneur Raj Shamani. The order comes at a time when concerns over deepfakes, impersonation, and unauthorised AI-generated content are growing rapidly, particularly for digital creators and public figures whose online presence is central to…
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Institute Advocates Adaptive, Transformative Leadership Amid AI and Digital Disruption
The Professional Leadership Practitioners Institute (PLPI) has emphasised the urgent need for adaptive and transformative leadership in response to the rise of Artificial Intelligence, automation, and digital disruption. The call came during the 2025 Fellowship Induction, Investiture, Awards and Luncheon held at LCCI Alausa, Lagos. PLPI President, Prof. Charles Ogbulogo, urged leaders and professionals to…
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India Approves 17 New Electronics Manufacturing Projects under ECMS, Expected to Add ₹65,111 Crore in Output
In a major push to bolster domestic electronics production and deepen India’s manufacturing capabilities, the government on Monday approved the second tranche of projects under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). A total of 17 projects, with an estimated investment of ₹7,172 crore, have been sanctioned by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).…
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FG Targets N160 Billion from 2025/2026 Dry Season Wheat Production
The Federal Government has announced plans to generate N160 billion from wheat production during the 2025/2026 dry season as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen food sovereignty and reduce Nigeria’s reliance on imports. Agriculture and Food Security Minister, Abubakar Kyari, made the announcement during the flag-off of the Subsidised Agricultural Inputs Distribution under the National…
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FCMB CEO Pledges Support for Innovative Nigerian Businesses
The Chief Executive Officer of FCMB Group, Ladi Balogun, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to supporting homegrown brands that demonstrate resilience, innovation, and dedication to local value creation. Speaking at the unveiling of Auldon Toys’ N8 billion Children’s Experience Centre in Lagos, Balogun emphasized that FCMB will continue to back small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs)…
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Bangladesh Seeks India’s Cooperation in Handing Over Sheikh Hasina Following Death Sentence, Sparks Diplomatic Sensitivities
In a dramatic turn of events with significant diplomatic implications, Bangladesh’s foreign ministry on Monday formally requested India to hand over former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina following a death sentence issued against her by the International Crimes Tribunal of Bangladesh (ICT-BD). The tribunal found Hasina guilty on multiple charges, including incitement, ordering killings, and failing…
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Stakeholders Align Sustainable Oil Palm Outcomes with CAADP III Strategies
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s oil palm value chain have met in Abuja to harmonize the National Initiatives for Sustainable and Climate-Smart Oil Palm Smallholders (NISCOPS) with the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) III Kampala Declaration. Kene Onukwube, Programme Manager at Solidaridad Nigeria, explained that the meeting focused on aligning NISCOPS’ four key outcomes—emphasizing productivity, sustainability,…
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NELFUND Disburses N116 Billion for Students’ Fees and Upkeep
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed N116 billion to support students across the country, covering institutional fees and monthly upkeep allowances. Managing Director Akintunde Sawyerr, speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, said N65 billion was paid directly to 239 government-owned tertiary institutions, including universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education,…
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SGPC Urges Filmmakers to Halt Release of ‘Hind Di Chadar’ Animation Film on Guru Tegh Bahadur, Citing Violations of Sikh Principles
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the apex body responsible for the management of Sikh gurdwaras and the protection of Sikh religious traditions, has formally asked the makers of the upcoming animation film Hind Di Chadar not to release it, citing concerns over religious sentiments and alleged deviations from Sikh principles and historical accuracy. The film, produced…
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