The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather alert predicting moderate to heavy rainfall across several southern states between Wednesday, November 5, and Friday, November 7, 2025. According to the forecast, the affected states include Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa, Abia, and Delta. The forecast, valid from 0000 UTC on November 5 to 2359 UTC on November 7, also indicates that other parts of the country will experience light or no rainfall within the same period. NiMet warned that the rains may be accompanied by strong winds and advised motorists to avoid driving through surface runoff waters, which…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
In an era of information overload, misinformation, and fragmented values, effective visual communication has become critical to shaping public understanding and promoting national cohesion. This was the submission of Professor Emmanuel Oladumiye, a Professor of Graphic Design and Advertising at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), during the institution’s 187th Inaugural Lecture held on November 4, 2025, at the Obafemi Awolowo Auditorium. Delivering the lecture titled “Graphic Design: Catalyst for Human Transformation and Development from Darkness to Light,” Professor Oladumiye urged information managers to leverage graphic design and visual communication to counter misinformation and expose deepfakes increasingly distorting public…
As part of its bold sustainability agenda aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and strengthening energy security, Africa’s leading cement manufacturer, Dangote Cement Plc, has revealed that it has co-processed over 1.5 million tonnes of alternative fuels in the past four years — a milestone that significantly lowers its carbon footprint. The initiative underscores the company’s commitment to cutting carbon emissions, enhancing energy efficiency, and setting new standards for sustainable industrialization across the continent. Speaking to a global audience at the Africa CemTrade Summit held recently in Accra, Ghana, the Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement, Mr. Arvind Pathak, disclosed…
All is set for the 2025 edition of the Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON) Summit, as final arrangements reach top gear ahead of the highly anticipated event scheduled for November 13, 2025. With the theme “Policy Shifts in Cyber Law and Taxation: What They Mean for the Media and Nigeria’s Economy,” the summit is expected to bring together leading experts in finance, cybercrime, taxation, and public relations to dissect how emerging policies are reshaping Nigeria’s digital economy and media practice. According to the Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Mr. Wale Onifade, the event will take place at…
Nigeria has secured global recognition as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has approved the establishment of the International Media and Information Literacy Institute (IMLI) in Abuja as a Category-2 Institute — the first of its kind in the world. The approval was granted during the 43rd General Conference of UNESCO’s Communication and Information Commission (CI Session) held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. With this milestone, Nigeria is set to play a leading role in advancing global research, policy dialogue, and capacity-building in media and information literacy, particularly in combating misinformation and disinformation. Minister of Information and National Orientation,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has requested the approval of the National Assembly to secure a ₦1.15 trillion domestic loan aimed at bridging the deficit in the 2025 national budget. The President’s request was conveyed through a letter read on the floor of the Senate by its President, Godswill Akpabio, during Tuesday’s plenary session. Tinubu explained that the proposed domestic loan would help finance critical components of the 2025 fiscal plan and ensure the smooth execution of government projects and programmes across the country. ALSO READ Tinubu seeks Reps’ nod for $2.34bn external loan, $500m sovereign Sukuk ALSO READ NASS approves…
Woodhall Capital, led by its founder Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu, is spearheading an ambitious effort to attract $50 billion in global investments to accelerate development projects across Nigeria. Speaking in a recent interview, Hunponu-Wusu said the firm is gaining momentum in mobilizing international capital to support Nigeria’s growth ambitions. A key milestone in this effort was a pre-investor forum held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, which brought together representatives from all 36 states, global investors, and development finance institutions (DFIs). She emphasized the importance of strategic partnerships in advancing large-scale infrastructure and energy projects. As part of this drive, Woodhall Capital will…
Justice Binta Fatima Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja division, has been assigned to hear the high-profile suit instituted by Yushau A. Shuaib, founder and publisher of PRNigeria, challenging his unlawful and arbitrary withdrawal from the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 47 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru. The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, assigned the case, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1329/2025, and approved December 8, 2025, as the commencement date for the hearing to address the plaintiff’s grievances against NIPSS. Mr. Shuaib, a renowned public relations expert, is seeking a court order…
Borno State has officially commenced the exportation of locally manufactured plastic products to neighboring countries, beginning with Chad and Cameroon, as part of efforts to boost industrial self-reliance and reduce dependence on federal allocations. The export initiative is anchored on the state-owned Borno Plastic Industry Park, which was originally established during a previous administration but has been revitalized and expanded under the leadership of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum. To ensure sustainability and commercial efficiency, the factory now operates under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement, with Tatabe Global Services overseeing daily operations, production, and marketing, while the state government provides policy…
An environmentalist with the Lower Niger River Basin Authority (LNRBA), Dr. Olabisi Awoniyi, has raised alarm over the increasing pollution of rivers across Nigeria. Speaking in an interview on Friday in Ilorin, Awoniyi described rivers as “synonymous with life,” stressing their vital role as sources of water, food, transportation, and energy for humans, animals, and plants. He identified industrial waste, poor sewage management, and agricultural runoff as the major causes of river pollution in the country. “Through rivers, we get our drinking water, support agriculture through irrigation, and sustain fisheries,” he said. “They also generate hydropower, support biodiversity, and serve…