Stakeholders canvass financial inclusion for women-owned enterprises

Wife of Governor Dr. Alex Otti of Abia State, Priscilla Chidinma Otti, has lamented the loss of many lives to vaccine-preventable diseases and consequently commenced sensitization and mobilization of the citizenry for the vaccination of children with the Measles-Rubella Vaccine to prevent them from contracting measles. Speaking during the meeting tagged "Measles-Rubella Introduction Advocacy in…

Lagos State Police have charged Abiola Odutayo with reckless and careless driving following a fatal accident that claimed the life of Adetunji Opayele, co-founder of tech startup Bumpa, on March 4, 2025. The incident occurred at the entrance gate traffic light junction of the 1004 Housing Estate on Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, Victoria Island, Lagos, and…

Maritime stakeholders have decried that lack of funds, unavailability of rail coaches, and lack of patronage to the transport sector, among others, are militating against the progress of the rail sector in the country. The stakeholders raised the concern at a summit organised by the Nigerian Shippers Council in collaboration with the Nigerian Railway Corporation…

President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he nearly abandoned his bid for the presidency during the 2023 election campaign due to mounting challenges and opposition. Tinubu disclosed this while speaking at a special Iftar held in his honour at the Presidential Villa on Saturday night. Tinubu expressed deep appreciation to Nigerians for their outpouring of…

Lionel Messi returned to action for Inter Miami after his injury layoff and scored just two minutes after entering as a second-half substitute in his team's 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Union on Saturday. Messi had missed Argentina's World Cup qualifiers in South America during the recent international window after picking up an adductor strain…

The wife of the president, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Saturday called on the Muslim faithful to also remember to extend a hand of fellowship to those in need as they celebrate Eid-el-Fitr 2025. "May the blessings of Ramadan bring harmony to our nation and strengthen the bonds that unite us as one people," Mrs Tinubu…

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, on Saturday, described President Bola Tinubu as a transformative leader whose vision and courage will leave an indelible mark on history and said Tinubu's life is a testament to God's grace. In a birthday tribute to the President, Alake emphasised that the occasion couldn't have come…

The Oyo State College of Nursing Sciences has urged all fresh intakes to apply for the student loan from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Speaking with the new intakes at the college over the weekend, the Provost, Dr. Gbonjubola Owolabi, disclosed that the federal government, through NELFUND provided student loans. Owolabi said the loan…

The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), on Saturday, deployed 400 officers to ensure the free flow of traffic during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Chairman, OYRTMA, Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd.), announced the deployment while addressing officers in Ibadan. Adesagba said the deployment of 400 personnel was aimed at ensuring smooth traffic flow before, during,…

President Bola Tinubu and the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrance Michael Drew, held investment opportunities talks on Saturday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Tinubu said: "It's a very great opportunity for Africa to connect widely, and Nigeria in particular, to strengthen our bilateral relations and examine and exploit all the…