Stanley Ihedigbo Director-General, Spirits and Wines Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Mr. Tony Okwoju, has announced plans for a one-day stakeholders’ workshop scheduled for April 22, 2026, aimed at addressing the growing challenge of illicit alcohol trade…

Agribusiness champion, Pastor Bright Okwu, celebrated for empowering farmers across West Africa

Michael Olumide Organisers of the Mirror Newspaper National Conference and Award Ceremony have announced Organiser of the Avana ECOWAS Agribusiness Fair, Pastor Bright Okwu, as a recipient of the prestigious Excellence Award for Heroes of Our…

CAPPA urges FG to increase tobacco control budget to N300m

Stanley Ihedigbo Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Federal Government to significantly increase funding for tobacco control, warning that Nigeria’s current budgetary allocation is inadequate to tackle the growing public health…

S4C demands transparency over Jabi Lake redevelopment plan

Stanley Ihedigbo Spaces for Change (S4C) has raised serious concerns over plans by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to grant development rights at Jabi Lake, warning that the project poses significant risks to the environment…

Nigeria ungovernable, state policing only partial solution – Okurounmu

A former senator and elder statesman, Femi Okurounmu, has declared that Nigeria has become largely ungovernable under its current political structure, warning that superficial reforms and weak decentralization have worsened insecurity across the country. Speaking during…

Power expert advocates TCN unbundling as Nigeria battles chronic blackouts

Leading power sector analyst, Awwal Jubril, has warned that decades of underinvestment in Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure, combined with an overcentralized national grid, are at the root of the country’s chronic power shortages. He argued that the…

Ogun AG rejects public pressure over rearrest of Nurse Kehinde Adesanya

Ogun State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN), has rejected mounting public pressure regarding the rearrest and detention of Nurse Kehinde Adesanya, insisting that his office will not be swayed by what he…

Editorial: Critical need for food vendors to practice hygiene

Local food vendors are indispensable to our communities, providing convenient, affordable meals to millions of residents every day. From busy urban centers to rural towns, street food is not just a source of sustenance; it is…

Gov. Eno’s Weekly Review: Project inspections, delivery meeting amid political activities

You and your governor with Solomon Essiet Irrespective of the season or the political calendar, Governor Umo Eno continues to prioritize project delivery across Akwa Ibom State, even amidst intense party politics. This week, the Governor…

Leye-Odeyemi, Lawal to drive conversations on corporate responsibility, ESG best practices

Stanley Ihedigbo MediaConsortium CSR Impact and Excellence Conference is set to hold on May 15, 2026, at the Lagos Chambers of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Ikeja, Lagos, with seasoned sustainability professionals, Head of HoldCo Risk, Sustainability…

FENRAD advocates for structured transparency, urges Abia State to replace Governor’s media chat

Nkem Ukaegbu, Umuahia Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD), a leading civil society organization promoting public accountability and governance, has urged the Abia State Government to replace the traditional Governor’s Media Chat with a…