GROUP PHOTO: Planning committee and participants at the closing ceremony of the ICEGOV 2025 in Abuja, recently. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), hails the successful conclusion of the 18th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV 2025) as a landmark moment for Nigeria’s digital economy aspirations, citing its direct contribution to research excellence, global collaboration and the nation’s ongoing digital transformation agenda. Under the patronage of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ICEGOV 2025 convened global experts for four days of rigorous debate, innovative research presentations, and high-impact partnerships, a convergence that NITDA says aligns closely…
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Iconiq Fest 2025 is set to make a grand debut this December with its highly anticipated three-day music experience from December 18 to 20, 2025. The festival will feature headline performances by Chike, BNXN (formerly Buju), Shallipopi, Famous Pluto, and Zerry DL. The three-day fest will offer a distinct theme and sonic experience each day, celebrating the rhythm, diversity, and creative spirit that define Nigeria’s thriving music culture. Day one tagged Chike Live: Detty Love will feature Chike, opening the weekend with an intimate yet festive celebration of love and sound. Day Two will see BNXN take center stage with…
As the people of Anambra goes to the poll this morning, there is an allegation flying around that the APC candidates Nicholas Ukachukwu and his running mate Uche Ekwunife knowing how difficult it is to unseat the incumbent, may have resort to self-help to grab power. Allegedly the only language the APC candidates understand is rigging, and they have boasted of their sophistication at it. The two key elements of their alleged plan include – swapping of results using compromised INEC staff; mobile police commanders, some other police officers and some soldiers. They claim to have written results and desperate…
The Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) has urged stronger alignment between federal, state, and global climate strategies to unlock billions of dollars in private capital for Nigeria’s growing Blue Economy. Speaking at the 11th Lagos International Climate Change Summit (LICCS), held from November 6–7, 2025 at the Lagos Continental Hotel, the NCSP Director-General represented by Mr Taiwo Ajetunmobi, Head of Investment Management commended Lagos State for leading subnational climate action and setting a continental benchmark for sustainable growth. Organized by the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, the summit, themed “Blue Economy, Green Money; Financing Africa’s Coastal Resilience…
Pilot Phase to Generate $450 Million and Create Over 350,000 jobs The pilot phase of the National Integrated Poultry Project, a transformative agricultural investment facilitated by the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), is set to kick off in Kaduna State. This landmark initiative is projected to generate over $450 million in revenue and create more than 350,000 jobs across the value chain. The announcement came on Wednesday during a high-level meeting between Governor Uba Sani, the leadership of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, and the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Yu Dunhai. The engagement focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in agriculture and…
With the Anambra gubernatorial election at the corner, on 8th November, the people of the state are prepared for what they described as an easy win for the incumbent governor, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo, whom they see as the solution, whose administration has impacted their lives. Investigations reveal that the people’s choice is Governor Soludo, who has unequivocally touched their lives and made the state a destination where they can invest and live in peace without security threats that bedeviled the state before his assumption of office. Ogbonna Uzor from Okpoko disclosed that the election would be in favour of…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has donated the sum of N2 Million to disabled students in the prestigious Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH). The man of God made the announcement during an event tagged “Voices of Resilience”, which Primate Ayodele was the chairman, to celebrate students with disabilities in the institution. While making his speech, Primate Ayodele expressed his love for the disabled students, while encouraging Nigerian politicians to emulate characters that make society better. He frowned at the treatment the government has given people in the condition, while noting that politicians prefer to be…
The Osun Development Association (ODA) a non-partisan and non-sectarian group of prominent Osun State indigenes has concluded plans to host the maiden edition of Osun Development Summit with the theme, “Developing a Sustainable Blueprint for Sub-National Development through Public-Private Sector Synergy”. Scheduled for December 4, 2025 in the State Capital, Osogbo, the summit is expected to help bring to fore the path for progress for the State using the various developmental avenues, that is, social, economic and political and would also exploit the ways by which the State can develop using the resources available to it through its people, its…
Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court, Lagos, has ordered the trial in absentia of three former employees of Brila Broadcasting Services Limited who are facing a ₦100 million fraud charge filed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun. The defendants — Akakan Victor Mkpong Sam, Blessing Sunday Ekerete, and Anthony Babafemi Raji were billed for arraignment on Friday, November 7, 2025, but failed to appear in court. This was the second time they had failed to attend proceedings, having also been absent on October 23, 2025, when the case was earlier scheduled for arraignment. At Friday’s…
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