Most people start thinking about business in their 20s. However, for Adekoya Ezekiel, the journey started back in his secondary school days, in Junior Secondary School(JSS2). Today, at just the age of 22, he’s the Owner and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Adeze Footwear Ltd., a Lagos-based leather-making outfit, and
The Federal Government has declared Thursday and Friday as public holidays to enable Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Fitr. Eid-el-Fitr is celebrated after the fasting in the month of Ramadan by Muslims. The announcement of the public holidays was made on Tuesday by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement
A Nigerian author and a publisher, Dr Mohammed Abubakar, has called for the implementation of compulsory military service for youths to address the country’s security challenges. The author of “Serving the Nation: Exploring Mandatory Military Service for Nigerian Youths” made this call at the book’s presentation in Abuja, on Monday.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has urged Heads of tertiary institutions in Kano State to strengthen collaborations with the agency to curb drug abuse and promote students’ wellbeing. The Chairman of NDLEA, retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa made the call on Wednesday at a two-day workshop for heads of
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) has called for a strong national response and sustained support for the alternative development programme recently initiated to curb illicit cannabis cultivation, uplift rural communities, and strengthen national security. Marwa spoke at a
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, has advocated home-grown solutions to Africa’s economic problems. Shettima emphasised the need for innovative approaches for growth, development and prosperity on the continent. He stated this during a High-level Accra Reset Initiative meeting held on the margins of the ongoing 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting
A global network dedicated to family planning, FP2030 for the North, West and Central Africa Hub in Abuja, has called on African leaders to prioritise family planning for health and economic development in the region. According to the network, the importance and benefits of family planning cannot be overemphasised because
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Nigeria’s labour movement once depended heavily on foreign funding during the Cold War, endangering national sovereignty and independent decision-making. Obasanjo made the remarks at the 85th birthday celebration and memoir presentation of former Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Hassan Adebayo Sunmonu, held in Abuja. He
The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy nationwide following an interim order of court restraining the move. The Force had, on December 15, 2025, announced the resumption of enforcement of the policy with effect from January 2, 2026, citing its responsibility for public
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has reassured the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) of its commitment to sustaining mission tempo and responsiveness in the fight against terrorism nationwide. Aneke also assured NAF’s personnel of his commitment to their welfare, operational readiness, and professional development. He made