FG commits to transit from resource-based to knowledge-driven economy through chemical sciences
*As American Chemical Society holds symposium in Ibadan By Adeyinka Adeniran The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to transitioning the country from resource-based to knowledge-driven economy through the foundational power of chemical sciences. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingskey Udeh made the commitment on Monday while delivering an address at the opening ceremony of the 11th American Chemical...
The five quotients of modern leadership every leader must master
By Oluwole Dada Leaders are a combination of different kinds of intelligence with each having its distinct quotient. This is to navigate complexity, win support and deliver results. The daily work of leaders is balancing these quotients to deliver outcomes while building capability. This means scheduling time for thinking, creating rituals for human connection, codifying decision rules, enforcing delivery hygiene,...
Oyo@50: Adedibu family allegedly kicks against exclusion from awards, recognition
By Adeyinka Adeniran The family of the late Ibadan political strongman, Lamidi Adedibu have expressed their displeasure in what they described as the exclusion of the Garrison Commander from the list of individuals recognised and awarded as parts of events to celebrate the five decades of the creation of Oyo State. The Nation reports that, at an event whiched peaked the...
Police raid suspected drug dealer’s hideout, recovers suspected indian hemp, Canadian loud in Ibadan
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo State Police Command has recovered and seized various quantities of suspected illicit drugs from a suspected criminal hideout in Ibadan. The Command said the seizure was made possible through credible intelligence provided by a strategic and progressive partner of the Command. A statement by the spokesman of the Command, Ayanlade Olayinka, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)...
NCC, NDPC sign MoU to advance data protection in Nigeria’s telecom sector
By Adeyinka Adeniran In response to the rapidly growing pace of digitization, the Nigerian Communications Commission and the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the enforcement of data privacy and protection in the telecommunications industry. The MoU provides a structured framework for both organizations to formalize a shared commitment to advancing data protection...
NCC, NSCDC caution construction firms, others over rising fire opinion cable damage
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have warned against fibre-optic cable damage during road construction and related civil works across the country as the rising incidents of avoidable fibre cuts resulting from negligence will no longer be excused, noting that offenders risk prosecution as the act constitutes a crime. NCC...
Stakeholders make case for sustained investment, commitment to end FGM In Oyo
By Jadesola Ajibola Stakeholders working against Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting (FGM/C) in Oyo state have called for sustained commitment, stronger legislation, and increased investment to eliminate the pracrice, warning that progress recorded over the years could be reversed without deliberate action. The call was made on Friday in Ibadan during a media briefing to commemorate the 2026 International Day of...
DSS, Oyo NUJ pledge joint action against misinformation
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Department of State Services (DSS) in Oyo State has reiterated its commitment to working closely with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to address security challenges and curb the activities of fifth columnists. The State Director of DSS , Mr. Rasheed Adelakun, made this known when the executives of the NUJ, Oyo State Council, led by its...
Electoral Act 2026: Galadima faults new law, says its capable of threatening, weakening democracy
By Adeyinka Adeniran A Chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Alhaji Buba Galadima, has faulted key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026, warning that recent amendments could weaken Nigeria’s democracy, undermine electoral integrity and pave the way for manipulation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Galadima, who spoke on "Frontline“, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu,...
Lafarge to increase production capacity through expansion projects
By Adeyinka Adeniran A building solutions company, manufacturer of premium products and solutions brands across cement, mortar and readymix concrete, Lafarge Africa Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening local cement production with the expansion of its Sagamu Cement Plant in Ogun State and Ashaka Cement Plant in Gombe State. The two new plants will be dry plants with preheater...
