Author: Olakunle Oke

The Bank of Industry (BOI) has reiterated its commitment to empowering over 12 million artisans and technicians across Nigeria, recognizing them as vital engines for inclusive economic growth and national industrial transformation. Speaking at the 2025 Nigerian Artisans Leadership Summit in Abuja, BOI Managing Director Olasupo Olusi, represented by Executive Director Mabel Ndagi, highlighted the […]

At the opening of the 94th ECOWAS Council of Ministers session in Abuja, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and current ECOWAS Chairman, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, issued a firm warning against the region’s continued economic dependence on former colonial powers. Tuggar urged West African nations to prioritize regional trade, accelerate infrastructure development, and strengthen collective self-reliance […]

  The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on Wednesday received 119 looted artefacts returned from the Netherlands, describing the moment as a spiritual and cultural triumph against persistent efforts by what he termed an international cartel seeking to re-loot the kingdom’s treasures.   Speaking emotionally at the Benin Royal Palace, the revered monarch expressed profound […]

Smart farming, also known as precision agriculture, has been proposed as a key solution to address food insecurity in Nigeria. This was a major takeaway from the maiden edition of the Smart Agri-Tech Summit, organized by Smart Farm Initiative. The summit’s theme, “The Future of Smart Farming: Embracing Technology for Sustainable Agriculture,” highlighted the importance […]

Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group and founder of the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has hinted at a significant transformation in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector. He described the upcoming move as a “major shakedown,” not related to fuel price cuts, but rather a complete restructuring of the sector. Speaking after President Bola Tinubu’s […]

Olori Solape Christianah Abolarin, the wife of the Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Adedokun Abolarin, has passed away. As of Tuesday afternoon, the exact circumstances of her death were not yet known. Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, expressed deep sorrow over her passing in a statement released by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed. The governor described Olori […]

The Federal Government has launched a bold initiative to train 100,000 Nigerian artisans in 2025 under the newly unveiled Skill-Up Artisan Super Programme. Spearheaded by the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), the programme aims to align Nigerian artisans with international standards and eliminate quack practices in vocational fields. A Push for Global-Standard Skilled Labour   Speaking […]

In a bid to alleviate poverty and support small-scale entrepreneurs, the Lagos State Government has begun disbursing ₦1.6 billion to vulnerable residents, including petty traders and indigent citizens. The initiative is part of the state’s broader commitment to economic inclusion and grassroots empowerment. 250 Beneficiaries Receive Cheques in First Phase   At a cheque presentation […]

The Nigerian Presidency is taking decisive steps to resolve a major financial bottleneck in the power sector by aiming to clear a N2 trillion debt owed to electricity generation companies (GenCos) by the third quarter of 2025. A Strategic Move Toward Energy Sector Stability   Speaking at the NESI Stakeholders Meeting, Eriye Onagoruwa—representing the Special […]