WACOT Limited, a member of TGI Group, has launched the 2026 Sesame Outgrower Programme in Jigawa State, expanding support for more than 10,000 smallholder farmers through a strengthened partnership with the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), under the Renewed Hope Smallholder Support and Value Chain Programme, to improve access to finance, quality inputs, extension services, and […] The post WACOT, BOA launch 2026 sesame outgrower programme to support over 10,000 farmers in Jigawa appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union, COEASU, Federal College of Education, Special, Oyo State chapter, has concluded its 2026 COEASU Week with a series of activities aimed at promoting members’ welfare, unity, and professional camaraderie. The week-long programme, held from Monday, August 17, to Friday, August 21, was organised under the leadership of the […] The post COEASU FCE (Special) Oyo honours retired lecturers, past presidents at 2026 Week finale appeared first on Tribune Online.

Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University, (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, Professor Babatola Ayodele, has attributed the institution’s remarkable rise from 33rd position to number one among state universities to improved infrastructure, effective administration, and sustained support from the Ekiti State government under Governor Biodun Oyebanji. Ayodele disclosed this in Ado-Ekiti during the interactive _S’etigbo Multicast, anchored by the […] The post EKSU VC attributes varsity’s top ranking to Oyebanji’s transformative impact appeared first on Tribune Online.

Acting head, Department of School Library and Media Technology, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Dr Alice Adejoke Bamigbola, has advocated an eight-point agenda to accelerate digital transformation of academic knowledge. The don made this known during the 20th Faculty of Education lecture tagged: “From Shelves to Servers: Digital Libraries and the Future of Academic Knowledge […] The post UI don advocates digital transformation of Nigerian scholarship appeared first on Tribune Online.

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, recently undertook a working visit to Abu Dhabi, at the invitation of the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Etihad Airways, signalling the deepening aviation and economic partnership between both countries. The visit comes ahead of Etihad’s planned daily Abu Dhabi–Lagos service from March 18, […] The post Nigeria, UAE deepen ties ahead Etihad’s March flight resumption appeared first on Tribune Online.

Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has inaugurated a 600-member campaign council of the African Democratic Congress in Kebbi State, with a call for unity, reconciliation and issue-based politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. Malami, who is the governorship candidate of the party in the state, inaugurated the Read More: https://punchng.com/malami-inaugurates-600-member-kebbi-adc-campaign-council/

The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), in collaboration with TOFEKO Limited, is strengthening technical capacity in Nigeria’s automotive sector through a two-week specialised training programme for 300 technicians and youths across six states. The programme, which commenced on 17 August 2026, is being implemented concurrently in Ekiti, Imo, Kano, Nasarawa, Bauchi and Cross […] The post NADDC deploys advanced vehicle mechatronics training for 300 technicians in 6 states appeared first on Tribune Online.

Nigerian lawyers have thrown their weight behind efforts by the Office of the Tax Ombud to promote voluntary tax compliance, stressing that an efficient tax system remains critical to generating revenue for infrastructure development and the provision of social services. The lawyers made their position known during a panel discussion titled “Pay Now, Prosper Later” […] The post Lawyers back Tax Ombud’s drive to boost voluntary compliance appeared first on Tribune Online.

An education advocate and founder of the Muyiwa Bamgbose Academy, MBA, Pastor Muyiwa Bamgbose, has called for the early grooming of leadership qualities among Nigerian youths, saying the country needs responsible leaders rather than rulers who will compound its socio-economic and governance challenges. He made the call at the grand finale of the 10th anniversary […] The post Nigeria needs leaders, not rulers, says education advocate appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the World Customs Organisation (WCO) and the United Kingdom International Development, has strengthened its internal anti-corruption framework through a workshop focused on corruption risk analysis, risk mapping, and the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). During the closing ceremony held at NCS Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, the […] The post Customs partners WCO, UK International Development on corruption risk mapping, SOPs appeared first on Tribune Online.

ONE question Nigerians should understand clearly is this: before the removal of fuel subsidy, where did the money used to pay the subsidy come from, and now that subsidy has been removed, is the government simply keeping that money somewhere? The answer is no. Nigeria did not have a special account containing a fixed amount […] The post Where did Nigeria get the money to fund fuel subsidy? appeared first on Tribune Online.

“Leaders must act in the best interest of the populace, maintain accessibility for the oppressed and lose legitimacy if they fail to establish justice” —Shehu Usman Danfodiyo (1754 – 1817). PARADOXICALLY, the context of soldiering , war-mongering and peace-making look estranged, unconnected and at parallel with each other. When these distinct elements of power, conflict […] The post Soldier of peace, Sultan Sa’ad, clocks 70 appeared first on Tribune Online.