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  TRIBUTE *The Dotun Oladipo I Knew* By Rasheed Bolarinwa Dotun Oladipo                                                        President of GOCOP The news of the passing of Dotun Oladipo hit me this morning with a profound sense of loss. Nigeria has lost a distinguished journalist, media entrepreneur, and advocate of ethical journalism. But beyond the public tributes and professional accolades, I have lost a friend, ally, confidant, and brother. My relationship with Dotun dates back to the late 1990s when we were colleagues at The Punch newspapers. Even then, he stood out as a journalist of uncommon conviction - calm, principled, and deeply committed to the ideals of responsible journalism. We shared similar beliefs about the role of the media in society: to inform truthfully, act responsibly, and serve the public interest. Our bond endured lon...

Thailand, Nigeria Seal Landmark Agricultural Partnership to Boost Youth Development, Aquaculture By : Ike Philip Abiagom A new era of agricultural cooperation between Nigeria and Thailand has begun following the signing of a Record of Discussions involving the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), Kasetsart University (KU), Thailand, and the Federal Cooperative College, Oji River (FCCO), aimed at strengthening agricultural education, aquaculture development, youth empowerment, and enterprise creation. The landmark agreement was formalized during a signing ceremony and luncheon dialogue held at the Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, where government officials, academics, development experts, and stakeholders from both countries gathered to chart a new course for sustainable agricultural development. A major highlight of the partnership is the establishment of a standard fish farm at the Federal Cooperative College, Oji River, which will be fully funded by ...

  Share Tweet The General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Emmanuel Ugboaja, is dead. Ugboaja, the fifth General Secretary of the NLC, died after a protracted illness.   NLC President Joe Ajaero read a letter from the late General Secretary’s family to members of the Congress National Executive Council (NEC), who are meeting in Enugu, Enugu State. The late General Secretary was a veteran trade unionist and lawyer who was appointed NLC General Secretary in August 2019. Ugboaja was born on May 15, 1966, and obtained a law degree from the University of Calabar in 1987. After spending about four years in private legal practice, he entered the trade union movement in 1993. The NLC’s historical biography describes him as the first Nigerian lawyer to work full-time for a trade union. His first major union position was with the National Union of Chemical, Footwear, Rubber, Leather and Non-Metallic Products Employees (NUCFRLANMPE), an NLC affiliate. He rose through the o...

Fidelity Bank to Unlock Growth Opportunities for Northern Businesses with Quarterly Business Forum in Kano Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to host the next edition of its Quarterly Business Forum on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Kano, bringing together business owners, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and key stakeholders to explore opportunities for business growth and sustainability across Northern Nigeria. The Kano edition builds on the success of the Bank’s previous Quarterly Business Forum held in Port Harcourt, which provided business owners and entrepreneurs with practical insights, valuable industry connections, and opportunities for sustainable business growth. Themed “Positioning Northern Businesses for Growth,” the forum will spotlight the opportunities and trends shaping the business landscape in the region. Discussions will focus on practical strategies for strengthening business operations, enhancing financial management, improving access to fin...

  LADIPO JOHNSON UNVEILS COMPREHENSIVE AGENDA FOR LAGOS CENTRAL SENATORIAL DISTRICT AT MEDIA PARLEY Aspirant Promises People-Centred Representation, Accountability, and Practical Solutions to Constituency Challenges LAGOS -NIGERIA  In a robust media engagement session held in Lagos, senatorial aspirant for Lagos Central District, Bamofin Ladipo Johnson, outlined a detailed legislative and policy agenda anchored on five core pillars: People, Productivity, Infrastructure, Security, and Governance. The media parley, which drew journalists from across the state, provided a platform for Johnson to articulate his vision for the constituency, respond to pressing societal concerns, and differentiating his approach from that of the incumbent leadership. A Blueprint for Realistic Representation Bamofin Ladipo Johnson                                    NDC Senatorial Aspirant, Lagos Central District...

  *Adaora Onyechere Sydney-Jack Wins Television Personality of the Year* Dr. Adaora Onyechere Sydney-Ja                     Television Personality                                                                     A Voice of Influence. A Woman of Impact. A Champion of Inclusive Progress. *Dr. Adaora Onyechere Sydney-Jack*, a familiar and respected face on Nigerian television, seasoned development professional, passionate gender advocate and grassroots mobiliser, has been honoured with the prestigious Television Personality of the Year Award. The award was presented at the glamorous 10th Anniversary edition of The Nigeria Most Influential Awards, held at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, with the theme: “Celebrating Ten Years of Influence and Impact.” According...