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Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, and members of Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) have approved additional training and a code of conduct for the state’s law enforcement agents, to enhance performance. The decision was reached at the 13th ANSEC meeting held at the new government house called the Light House, Awka, on Monday, June 30, 2025, where other crucial state matters of developmental effect were also discussed. The State’s Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, stated that this stems from Governor Soludo’s transformation of the vital sectors of the state, thereby making it the dream place for the people with…
Kano, Nigeria, July 2, 2025 — The Federal Government has commissioned the fully refurbished and restored Kano Digital Industrial Park, reaffirming its commitment to inclusive digital growth, youth empowerment, and strong private sector collaboration. The facility, which suffered significant damage during the August 2024 protests, has now been fully restored through a generous intervention by IHS Nigeria. The commissioning ceremony, which took place on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, was led by the President of Nigeria, ably represented by the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani. The event was graced by several dignitaries, including the Deputy Governor of Kano State (representing the Governor) AminuAbdussalam Gwarzo; the…
Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has approved a start-up business incubation programme run by the Solution Innovation District (SID) to assist early-stage businesses in 2025. The decision was reached at the 13th ANSEC meeting held at the new government house called the Light House, Awka, on Monday, June 30, 2025. The State’s Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, stated that this special business startup training supports Governor Soludo’s goal of promoting innovation-led growth and establishing Anambra as a centre for entrepreneurship and technology. The programme, which will be offered in two batches of eight-week cohorts, will develop tech-enabled, scalable solutions in…
Anambra State Government has taken note of a viral video purportedly showing men of the Anambra State Anti-Touting Squad drilling a group of alleged touts. While maintaining a firm stance against any form of touting in the State, the Government has called for a thorough investigation into the said video. The State’s Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, stated that in this era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and sophisticated disinformation, Anambra State Government urges members of the public to always verify media content before spreading or holding the same as true. He said that Governor Soludo’s administration is committed to upholding…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has lauded Governor Charles Soludo for his security initiatives, which have led to a remarkable improvement in the safety of the people and the peace being experienced in Anambra State. Prof. Yakubu made this announcement during his opening remarks at the second quarterly consultative meeting with political parties held at the INEC Conference Room in Abuja on Thursday, 26 June 2025. According to Mazi Ejimofor, SSA to the Governor Soludo on New media, the INEC boss stated that the prevailing atmosphere in Anambra State is calm and peaceful,…
Kazeem Oluwanisola In a stunning display of self-serving opportunism, Sikirulai Ogundele, former PDP Chairman in Ogun State, has dealt a devastating blow to himself with his utterances exposing him as a politician lacking in integrity, character and ideology. As the former number one member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, there is no doubt that other members entrusted in his hands their destinies and the right to lead them to the promised land. His declaration that the PDP is “dead and ready for burial” days after is inglorious move to the All Progressives Congress is a stark revelation of his…
Fidelity Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s top-tier financial institutions, has promoted 376 employees following its recently concluded annual performance review exercise. This represents approximately 12% of the bank’s workforce, underscoring its management’s deep appreciation for the pivotal role played by staff in recoding the highest growth by percentage volumes in the banking industry with 210% increase in its Profit Before Tax (PBT) which grew from N124.3 billion in 2023 to N385.2 billion in 2024. The announcement, which was recently communicated internally, comes on the heels of a 20% across-the-board salary increase implemented in June 2025—a gesture that reflects the bank’s…
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In another show of appreciation for the transformation of Anambra State, the people of Anambra North senatorial district have resoundingly renewed their mandate for Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo in the gubernatorial election slated for November 8. Stakeholders from various political parties threw their weight behind Governor Soludo at a solidarity rally held at the Otuocha Township Stadium, demonstrating their confidence in his ability to drive development and progress. According to Mazi Ejimofor Opara, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Governor Soludo on New Media, the support signals a strong endorsement of his vision and leadership, which has led to the…
June 18, 2025, Lagos: IHS Nigeria, part of the IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) (“IHS Towers”) group, one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count, has continued its impact assessment tour of its oxygen plant projects situated in different hospitals across the country. The telecommunications infrastructure company visited Jericho Specialist Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, to assess the usage condition of the oxygen plant jointly donated in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in May 2024. The oxygen plant donation is part of IHS Nigeria’s commitment to improving Nigeria’s healthcare system through sustainable, impactful initiativesdesigned to serve health facilities in the state. Ahead of a tour of the facility, the IHS and UNICEF team were received at the Oyo…