Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

FG: 95,000 Applications Flood TVET Programme Within One Week Of Relaunch. The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced an overwhelming response to the relaunched Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme, with over 95,000 applications submitted within just one week of its revival. The initiative, aimed at equipping millions of Nigerian youths with practical, industry-relevant skills, has sparked significant interest nationwide, signalling a renewed enthusiasm for vocational training. Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa revealed the remarkable figure in a post on X on Sunday, 1 June 2025, following the programme’s relaunch on 29 May 2025. “The Ministry of…

Tragedy In Ibadan: Man Falls From 26-Storey Cocoa House In Oyo. A yet-to-be-identified man has tragically fallen from one of the upper floors of the iconic 26-storey Cocoa House building in Ibadan, Oyo State, sending shockwaves through the bustling Dugbe business district. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, 2 June 2025, has left eyewitnesses and the local community in a state of panic and disbelief. According to witnesses, the man plummeted from a high floor of the historic skyscraper, with some reports suggesting it may have been the 23rd floor, home to the Odua Museum…

Super Falcons Soar Past Cameroon In Commanding 2–0 Victory. The Super Falcons of Nigeria delivered a stellar performance on Tuesday evening, defeating Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses 2–0 in an international friendly at the MKO sports Arena Abeokuta. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade proved the hero, netting both goals in a dominant first-half display that showcased Nigeria’s attacking prowess and defensive resilience. The deadlock was broken in the 28th minute when Ajibade coolly converted a penalty, awarded after a Cameroonian defensive error. Her composure from the spot set the tone for Nigeria’s control of the match. Just before the halftime whistle, Ajibade struck again,…

Lagos State Cracks Down On Illegal Dumping With Hefty Fines And Prison Sentences. The Lagos State Government has introduced stringent measures to combat illegal waste disposal and littering, announcing that offenders will face a fine of ₦250,000 or up to three months in prison. The new penalties, effective immediately, aim to curb the growing problem of indiscriminate waste dumping across the state, particularly during and after the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, emphasised the government’s commitment to enforcing environmental laws to ensure a cleaner and healthier Lagos. “Dumping refuse illegally or littering public spaces…

NCC Mandates Banks To Deduct USSD Transaction Fees From Mobile Airtime Starting 3 June 2025. In a significant shift in Nigeria’s banking sector, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) to cease deducting Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) transaction fees directly from customers’ bank accounts. Effective from 3 June 2025, these charges will now be deducted from users’ mobile airtime balances, aligning with the NCC’s End-User Billing (EUB) model. The directive, announced through a statement from United Bank for Africa (UBA) to its customers, marks a pivotal change in how USSD banking services are billed.…

Nigeria To Import Danish Dairy Cattle In Bold Move To Slash £1.2bn Import Bill. In a significant step towards boosting local milk production and reducing reliance on costly imports, the Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled plans to import high-yielding dairy cattle from Denmark. The initiative, announced on Monday, 2 June 2025, aims to address the nation’s £1.2 billion ($1.5 billion) annual dairy import bill, which accounts for approximately 60% of Nigeria’s milk consumption. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, revealed the ambitious strategy, which targets doubling Nigeria’s milk production from 700,000 tonnes to 1.4 million tonnes annually…

CBN Extends Bureau De Change Recapitalisation Deadline To Save 3 Million Jobs. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the recapitalisation deadline for Bureau De Change (BDC) operators by an additional six months, setting a new deadline of 3 December 2025. This decision follows urgent appeals from the Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), which warned that the looming deadline threatened over three million jobs and livelihoods across the sector. The CBN’s initial directive, issued in May 2024, required all BDC operators to reapply for licences under a new two-tier system. Tier 1 operators, permitted…

Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector Poised For Growth As FG Bolsters Mechanisation, Says AGCOMS. Nigeria’s agricultural landscape is on an upward trajectory, driven by the Federal Government’s robust mechanisation initiatives, according to AGCOMS International Trading Limited, the country’s authorised dealer of John Deere equipment. Speaking at the 2025 NAMPO Harvest Day in South Africa, Chijioke Okoli, AGCOMS’s Chief Executive Officer, highlighted the transformative potential of the government’s focus on increasing tractor usage to address the nation’s historically low mechanisation levels. The four-day NAMPO event, Africa’s largest agricultural trade fair, hosted over 87,000 visitors and 750 exhibitors, providing a global platform for…

Military Airstrike In Zamfara Kills 20 Bandits, Five Vigilantes Amid Ongoing Security Operations. A Nigerian military airstrike targeting bandit hideouts in Maraya and Wabi villages, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, has resulted in the deaths of over 20 bandits, but tragically claimed the lives of five vigilante members due to misidentification, according to reports from The Nation and TheCable. The operation, conducted on 31 May by the Nigerian Air Force, aimed to disrupt criminal activities in the restive North-West region, where banditry has wreaked havoc on communities. The airstrike, part of the military’s ongoing efforts to curb…

Covenant University Tops TIMES Higher Education Rankings For Nigeria’s Best Universities In 2025. Covenant University in Ogun State has been named Nigeria’s top university in the 2025 TIMES Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, solidifying its reputation as a leader in academic excellence. The prestigious list, which evaluates institutions based on teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and international outlook, places Ahmadu Bello University in second place, followed by Landmark University in Kwara State, the University of Ibadan, and the University of Lagos, rounding out the top five. The rankings, published on the THE website, highlight Nigeria’s growing prominence in higher…

Meta Set To Revolutionise Advertising With Full AI Automation By 2026. Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has unveiled ambitious plans to fully automate its advertising process using artificial intelligence (AI) by the end of 2026. According to a Wall Street Journal report, the initiative will allow brands to create and target advertisements entirely through AI, streamlining the process and potentially reshaping the digital marketing landscape. With a global user base of 3.43 billion unique active users across its platforms, Meta’s AI-driven tools will enable advertisers to submit a product image and budget, after which…

Nigeria To Launch Lithium Processing Plant At AFNIS 2025 Summit. The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to commission a state-of-the-art lithium processing plant during the 4th edition of the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS), scheduled for 14–17 July at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development under Dr Dele Alake, underscores Nigeria’s commitment to harnessing its mineral wealth for sustainable economic growth. The lithium plant, developed by ASBA Group, a Nigerian conglomerate with investments in mining and industrial development, is a flagship project aligned with…