Governor Ademola Adeleke today at the House of Common in London tasked the United Kingdom government to focus on subnational investment in Nigeria with emphasis on Osun state which he called the heartland of South Western Nigeria. The Governor made the clarion call at an investment working visit hosted by the UK Prime Minister’s Envoy…
Governor Ademola Adeleke today met with the UK Prime Minister’s Envoy to Nigeria on Trade and Investment, Rt. Hon. Florence Eshalomi MP on driving UK investment to Osun state. A facilitation Memo Of Understanding (MOU) was signed at the House of Commons, London.
The European Union, in partnership with the Federal Government is promoting circularity in the fashion and textile industry, in line with the United Nations international zero waste agenda. The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot stressed the need to reduce waste generated in the textile industry which globally stands at an alarming…
Premised on the gradual return to peace in the three warring communities of Ilobu- Ifon- Erin Osun in both Irepodun and Ifon-Orolu local governments, Osun state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has directed that the hitherto 17 hours curfew imposed by his administration in the three warring communities be relaxed to 12 hours. The relaxation of…
The Defence Headquarters said troops engaged both kinetic and non-kinetic strategies to secure the release of the ex-NYSC DG. A former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Major General Mahrazu Tsiga (retired). The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that no ransom was paid to facilitate the release of Retired Brigadier General Mahrazu Tsiga,…
The United States Trade Representative on Monday, criticised Nigeria’s import ban on 25 categories of goods, claiming that the restrictions limit market access for American exporters. This came shortly after President Donald Trump introduced tariffs on goods entering the US, with Nigeria facing a 14 per cent duty. The USTR highlighted the impact of Nigeria’s…
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects over the murder of an 80-year-old woman in Ihiala, Anambra State. The suspects were said to have tied the victim’s legs and mouth before murdering her, after which they stole her black CG motorcycle. This was disclosed in a statement by the Anambra State Police spokesman,…
The Osun State House of Assembly has officially passed the Consumer Protection Agency Bill, 2024, into law after its third reading. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Tiamiyu Olamide stated that during the plenary session on Monday, presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, the bill received overwhelming support…
Crude oil prices have weakened, declining by over 12% to approximately $65.50 per barrel, following sweeping trade tariffs by President Donald Trump against countries. Oil trade above $70 per barrel before President Trump slammed the tariffs. The price of OPEC basket of twelve crudes stood at $75,35 a barrel on Thursday, compared with $77,44 the…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has issued a heartfelt message on the occasion of World Health Day 2025, emphasising the critical importance of investing in maternal and newborn health as a cornerstone of sustainable development. This was contained in a statement released on Monday by the First Lady’s media aide, Busola Kukoyi….
