For the thirteenth consecutive year, Nestlé Nigeria has empowered more than twenty young Nigerians through the Technical Training program in its factory at Agbara. The participants received scholarships and training to attain the highly recognized City & Guilds certifications. In addition, the top five students were given the opportunity to conclude their training with an eight-week apprenticeship at two of Nestlé’s technical sites in Switzerland (Orbe and Broc). Equipped with their newly acquired skills, the graduating batch are ready to embark on their engineering careers with Nestlé in Nigeria. The Nestlé Technical Training Program in Nigeria is part of Nestlé’s…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
In line with the directive of the Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, the Lagos State Command has completed, its sensitization, awareness campaign and seminar for the personnel of the Command, drawn from across all formations, departments and units, to receive adequate and informed knowledge on the the theme; “incessant Job racketeering and financial fraud.” The training was organized, by the Anti – Fraud Unit of the Command and concluded, today, Monday, 9th December, 2024, at the State Command’s Headquarters, Alahusa, Ikeja, Lagos. The Lagos State Commandant, Mr Adedotun…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to increasing food security and infrastructure development from its current 18% to over 50% during a working visit to the Lagos Central Food Security Systems and Logistics Park known as LHP in Ketu, Ereyun in Epe. This transformative project, championed by Origin Tech Group, is set to become the largest food logistics hub in Africa and the second largest globally, after the iconic Rungis International Market in France.The groundbreaking 220-hectare facility, initiated less than two years ago, promises to revolutionise Lagos’ food ecosystem by improving accessibility, stabilising market prices, and…
In an unprecedented epoch making event attended by notable Stakeholders at the Farmers Empowerment Initiative, Senator Yunus Akintunde has received applause and commendation with pledge and commitment to still “Do More”. The empowerment program which held barely one month after the first phase of empowerment programs where farmers were significantly supported held at Oba Adeyemi Mini Stadium at Oyo in Oyo Central Senatorial District. In attendance at the event were Senator Ayoade Adeseun a former Senator of Oyo Central Senatorial District and leader of APC in Oyo State, Party Leaders led by Alahji Olanite Oyo APC Secretary, Alhaji Mogeed Olaoya,…
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has become a global household name, especially in Ghana. In fact, the just-concluded presidential election became interesting because of his prophetic input. Week in, week out, Primate Ayodele was always dishing out prophecies regarding what would happen before, during, and after the presidential election. Meanwhile, Primate Ayodele’s prophecy regarding the situation of the Ghana election, the ruling party, and the opposition date back to 2022. Primate Ayodele had noted that the incumbent president, Nana Addo Akufo’s administration will not be appreciated and that any candidate that comes out of his…
Nestlé Professional, the Out of Home business arm of Nestlé Nigeria and a leading provider of food solutions, recently introduced the Affordable Nutrition option, Maggi Soya Chunks, to food vendors, chefs and event planners during the Lagos edition of the Business of Food workshop. Canteens, grillers, Maishais, and bukas play an integral role in providing daily nutrition to bustling urban areas. However, they face challenges in managing their businesses amidst rising costs, often leading to a reduced focus on providing adequate nutrition in favor of profit. The Business of Food series, now in its nineth edition, has empowered over 2,000…
As the part of efforts made by the Corps in tackling insecurity across the nation; the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has expressed readiness to set up a World Class Counter Terrorism Communication Command and Communication Centre ( CT-C4). The Centre would be cited at the NSCDC National Headquarters in Abuja and of course be of global standard. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, the Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo commended the leadership ethos of the NSCDC Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi mni, OFR noting that the plan to establish the Counter Terrorism Centre is very apt and timely…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu shares in the pain of loss with the Muslim Ummah over the passing at the age of 84, the highly revered Islamic Scholar Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello. President Tinubu affirms that the cerebral scholar lived to serve the Almighty Allah and humanity with his unusual insight into the Holy Quran, depth of wisdom, and the gift of interpretation, which provided peace, comfort, and guidance for many. The President believes Sheikh Bello’s discovery of divine purpose at an early age and commitment to long hours of prayers, studying, and meditation shaped his message and the destiny of…
The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) New Era has described death of the renowned Islamic preacher, Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello, as great loss to the entire Muslim community in Yorubaland. The Islamic clergy died on Friday, December 6, 2024, after a brief illness and has been buried according to Islamic rites. OPC New Era in a statement issued on Sunday by its National Public Relations Officer (PRO), Comrade Adesina Akinpelu, mourned the death of the great Islamic scholar. The group extended its condolences to the Muslim community, family of Bello, the people of Ibadan, Oyo State and Yorubaland. OPC New Era…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), in collaboration with emergency response agencies, on Saturday the 7th of December 2024 orchestrated successful rescue of 18 individuals involved in a serious vehicular collision on the Third Mainland Bridge, near Ilaje, heading towards Iyana Oworonsoki. Among the victims were a newlywed couple returning to the mainland from the Ikoyi Marriage Registry. The accident, which involved a mini truck (AGL 22 YE) and a commercial LT bus (BFG 204 XF), was attributed to a brake failure on the LT bus, which was traveling at excessive speed. The bus collided with the mini truck,…