Zoho Corporation on Monday said that businesses relying heavily on founders’ memory, personal relationships and WhatsApp messages risk stalling as they grow. Mr Kehinde Ogundare, Regional Head, West Africa, Zoho Corporation, told newsmen in Lagos that sustainable growth required businesses to replace informal practices with structured systems, data and connected operations. Ogundare said Nigerian entrepreneurs had demonstrated remarkable resilience but warned that the skills needed to launch businesses differed from those required to scale them. “Hustle may launch a business, but structure is what allows it to scale,” he said. He said businesses often struggled to grow because critical information…
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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has taken steps to address flooding affecting some parts of Abuja. Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Olayinka was reacting to comments credited to Mr Deji Adeyanju, a lawyer, who accused the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, of destroying Abuja. Adeyanju’s comments followed Saturday’s downpour, which Olayinka noted had flooded some areas of Abuja, adding that the water receded after the rainfall. He added that the Wike-led FCT Administration was mindful of this development and…
The Lagos State Government has urged youths to take active roles in protecting the ocean and coastal environment. Dr Mobolaji Gaji, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, gave the charge at the opening of the 2026 Young Leaders for Sustainable Environment Programme (YLSEP) in Lagos. The programme, organised by Eko Envirotalk, has the theme “Ocean Heroes, Guardians of the Blue.” Gaji said Lagos’ lagoon, creeks, wetlands and Atlantic shoreline were critical infrastructure for the state’s economy, food systems and climate resilience. He identified plastic pollution, blocked waterways, mangrove destruction, coastal erosion and climate change as major…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has explained that he will support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election because of the President’s Yoruba identity and his South-West origin, rather than any political agreement between them. Adeleke clarified while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, shortly after securing re-election in the Osun governorship election. The governor said he never reached an agreement with Tinubu to support his bid for a second term, dismissing suggestions that their cordial relationship was based on a political deal. According to him, his support is motivated by the need to encourage Tinubu to continue with…
The Federal Government/IFAD Assisted Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP-AF) has distributed tools to farmers and start-up packs to 33 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Kogi. The initiative aims to promote inclusion, self-reliance and sustainable livelihoods. Beneficiaries of the initiative, held on Monday in Lokoja, included farmers, producers, processors, marketers and indigent women in Ajaokuta, Lokoja, Ibaji, Olamaboro and Kabba-Bunu areas of the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr Timothy Ojomah, said the intervention demonstrates that development must be inclusive. Ojomah, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mr Moses Dare, said that Gov. Ahmed Ododo’s administration remains committed to…
The Kano Cancer Treatment Centre (KCTC) has provided free radiotherapy treatment valued at over N12 million to 10 indigent cancer patients in Kano State. The Chief Executive Officer of KCTC, Dr Nafisa Abdu, made the disclosure in a statement on Monday. Abdu said the intervention was aimed at supporting indigent patients who could not afford the cost of cancer treatment. She said the beneficiaries were identified and assessed to establish their financial circumstances before being approved for the intervention. “The beneficiaries were selected through a discreet assessment process to ensure that the assistance reached patients with genuine financial needs. “Our…
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has warned illegal miners to “stop committing suicide” by extracting minerals from abandoned pits without licences, stating that there are more than 4,000 abandoned mining pits in Plateau State. The minister made the disclosure in a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Assistant on Media, Lara Owoeye-Wise, following the death of seven people in a collapsed mine pit at Kassa, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of the state. He called on investors to partner with the government to repurpose such sites for profitable projects. Reacting to the collapse of an abandoned…
Some traders and residents in Lagos have expressed relief over the gradual drop in tomato prices across major markets. They said the development had made the commodity more affordable, although some consumers still considered the prices relatively high. The traders and consumers spoke in separate interviews with reporters on Sunday in Lagos. In late May and June, a 50kg basket of tomatoes sold for between N100,000 and N130,000. A 25kg crate also sold for between N48,000 and N50,000 during the period. Currently, a 50kg basket sells for between N40,000 and N45,000, depending on the variety. At Ile-Epo, Oyingbo and Ojuelegba…
The Lagos State Government has reiterated its prohibition on the permanent or everyday use of dealer number plates by motorists and vehicle dealers. The Director of Public Affairs, Ministry of Transportation, Mrs Bolanle Ogunlola, said this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. Ogunlola warned motorists and vehicle dealers against using dealer number plates for purposes outside those permitted by law. She said the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018, restricts dealer plates to specific, time-limited activities. According to her, permitted uses include authorised test drives, vehicle inspections, vehicle delivery or collection, and movement of unregistered vehicles. She said…
Kebbi State Governor, His Excellency Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu, has picked Ibrahim Muhammad Augie (Planner) as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. The Governor announced the choice today, describing Ibrahim Planner as a loyal and grassroots-oriented leader with the experience, integrity and commitment required to support his administration’s vision for Kebbi State. According to the Governor, the selection reflects his commitment to strengthening unity, ensuring continuity and consolidating the gains recorded by his administration since assuming office. He expressed confidence that Ibrahim Augie’s experience and strong grassroots connections would further enhance the administration’s capacity to deliver…