*By Olusegun Haastrup* *LAGOS* – Nigerian youth have been told to retool with tech skills and creative thinking if they want to survive the next wave of job disruption. The call came from media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo at the TINE Africa Changemakers Conference 2026 held in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday. The gathering drew over 1,000 students, teachers, innovators, and civic leaders from across the state. Speaking on the theme _“Unlocking Africa’s Future Through Education and Creativity,”_ Jideonwo warned that the old model of linear career paths is fading fast. “The rate at which technology is changing is fast. Look at…
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The Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to the One-China Principle, stating that the country’s position on Taiwan remains a settled and non-negotiable matter of national policy. The statement comes as global attention turns once again to China’s insistence on the One-China Principle, following the visit of a United States delegation led by President Donald Trump in Beijing, accompanied by America’s most powerful business executives. The visit underscored the enduring centrality of the Taiwan question in China’s diplomatic engagements, and Beijing’s consistent position that the People’s Republic of China is the world’s only legitimate Chinese government and…
Teddy A, the reality TV star, has shared his views on marriage, saying he does not like the idea of a “stay-at-home” wife. In a recent round table conversation on Echo Room, the former BBNaija housemate said he enjoys supporting women and has no issue being with a successful or “high-value” woman. He, however, added that he does not support the idea of a “stay-at-home wife” because he believes that they could enjoy the fruits of their hard work when they are much older. Teddy A maintained that while he appreciates having a “high value” wife, he still values submission…
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) says its Train 7 project is a catalyst for Nigerian Content development and industrial growth. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Adeleye Falade made the remark during a panel on Nigerian Content support, lessons, experiences and success stories at the Nigerian Oil & Gas Midstream & Downstream Summit (NOGMDS) 2026 in Lagos. Falade was represented on the panel by Train 7 Project Manager, Ali Uwais. Falade described Train 7 as more than an LNG expansion; he called it “a practical model for intentional localization of expertise,” and a compelling example of how Nigerian Content can drive…
Rep of DG NITDA, the Director, SMP Department, Dr Aristotle Onumo giving insights into effective public service delivery through digital transformation at the ICSC 2026. The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has called on public institutions and organisations to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) responsibly while prioritising human accountability, policy frameworks, and digital skills development. The NITDA, who was represented by the Director, Stakeholder Management and Partnership department, Dr Aristotle Onumo, speaking at the International Civil Service Conference 2026,disclosed that the Agency has already begun implementing a comprehensive AI Transformation Plan designed to reposition the…
When President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing alongside America’s most powerful business executives, the world was reminded that economic interdependence remains one of the most powerful forces in international relations. Beneath the trade and investment agenda, however, ran a question China has never left unanswered, the One-China Principle, and Beijing’s absolute, unwavering commitment to it. For China, this is a matter of sovereign certainty. The People’s Republic of China is the world’s only legitimate Chinese government, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of its territory. This is not a position Beijing has hedged or softened across decades of shifting global…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has expressed profound grief over a tragic road traffic accident which occurred at Ilupeju Bypass involving a commercial dispatch rider and a heavily loaded articulated containerized trailer, leading to the unfortunate loss of the rider’s life. Preliminary security investigations disclosed that the tragic incident ensued after the dispatch rider reportedly engaged in a dangerous struggle for right of way with a commercial mini bus, popularly known as “Korope,” before losing control of the motorcycle and crashing into a moving articulated trailer along the ever-busy Ilupeju corridor. The severe impact of the collision resulted…
L-R, MD/CEO, FirstBank, Segun Alebiosu ; Chairman FirstBank,Ebenezer Olofowose; Vice President Oil & Gas, Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin; President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote; Group Chairman, FirstHoldCo, Femi Otedola; GMD, FirstHoldCo,Wale Oyedeji; Managing Director/ CEO, Dangote Petroleum Refinery,David Bird; During the visit of First Bank’s management’ to Dangote Petroleum Refinery Petrochemicals and Fertiliser Plant Lekki Lagos on Wednesday 20, May 2026. …All Nigerians will have access to the Refinery’s IPO and be part-owners-Dangote Chairman of FirstHoldCo, Femi Otedola, has appealed to the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, to allocate $100 million worth of shares to him in the proposed listing…
The Executive Director/ CEO of the National Film and Video Censors Board, Dr Shaibu Husseini displaying the Certificate and Medal received from the DG of the WHO. The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has been honoured with the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General’s Special Award, African Region, receiving a Certificate of Appreciation for its outstanding contributions to tobacco control advocacy and the promotion of responsible media content in Nigeria. The NFVCB is the only institution among the five-person African Region winners unveiled as part of the activities commemorating World No Tobacco Day. This recognition by the DG of…
L-R: Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; Personal Assistant to the President on Constituency Affairs, Hon. Khadijat Kareem Omotayo; Branch Leader, Adeola Odeku Branch, Fidelity Bank Plc, Ifeyinwa Asomugha; Surulere Local Government Executive, Anthonia Adenike Adjivon; and First Vice Chairman, Community Development Committee (CDC), Surulere Local Government, Adebayo Odukoya; during the Fidelity Food Bank outreach in Surulere, Lagos recently. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reinforced its commitment to community welfare and sustainable development with the distribution of food packs to over 1,500 residents in Surulere, Lagos state. The outreach, executed under the Bank’s…