By Babatunde Tiamiyu A former Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, Prof. Lai Olurode, has attributed the prevalence of multidimensional poverty in Nigeria to low budgetary spending on health and education. The former National Commissioner with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) lamented that Nigeria spent the least on education and heath when…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, NCAIR, has announced the launch of a N100 million AI Fund in collaboration with Google. This initiative aims to support Nigerian startups that are leveraging Artificial Intelligence, AI to develop innovative solutions across various sectors. The fund will provide up to…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the commencement of 2024 National Honours Award to Nigerians and friends of Nigeria who have contributed to the development of the country. Mr Zaphaniah Jisalo, Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, made this known at a meeting with management staff of the ministry on Tuesday in Abuja. Jisalo said…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has declared that the state is now ready for transition to an agro-industrial society with ongoing multi-sectoral infra upgrade and real sector policy frameworks currently being put in place. The Governor made the remarks while updating industry captains and leading Nigerian businessmen at the 60th birthday…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The 8th day Fidau programme for Late Alhaja Sidikat Ajoo Adekola popularly known as “Mama Odinjo” has been held at her residence, Kajola –Irede Community, Odinjo, Academy Area, Ibadan, Oyo State. The Late Alhaja Sidikat Ajoo Adekola was the maternal grandmother of Pensioners’ FM Head of Yoruba Presentation Unit, Mr. Abdulmumeen Ishola….
The Osun State chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, JONAPWD, has urged the state Governor, Ademola Adeleke to speedily implement the disability bill that has been signed into law. The call was made by the Osun JONAPWD chairman, Stephen Oluwafemi in a statement on Saturday. Oluwafemi also commended Governor Adeleke for…
By Adebayo Yusuf The Special Adviser on Media to Chairman of Senate Committee on Environment, Senator Yunus Akintunde, Mr Kunle Olatunji, has described the late Chairman of APC in Oyo State, Isaac Omodewu, as a visionary leader, who contributed to the growth of the party. Mr Olatunji made this known while featuring on Pensioners FM…
By Adebayo Yusuf Two Public Affairs Analysts have called on the federal government to rejig the administration structure of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The analysts, Hon. Femi Adebisi and Mr John Njoku made this known while reacting to the recent hike in the pump price of petrol on Pensioners FM Current Affair Programme,…
By Adebayo Yusuf The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Oyo State council, has urged the federal government to reduce the monopoly power of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL in the petroleum sector. Secretary, NUP, Oyo state council, Comrade Olusegun Abatan made this known while reacting to the recent hike in the pump price of petrol…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has denied claims that it is responsible for the recent hike in premium motor spirit, commonly called petrol, in the country. The company said the pricing of petroleum products from any refinery, including the Dangote Refinery Ltd, is determined by global market forces, stating that there is no guarantee…