In a bid to enhance its reputation, the Federal Government has unveiled the Nigeria Reputation Management Group (NMRG) initiative, aimed at providing policy direction and quality advisory to governments and leaderships at various levels on matters of building and sustaining reputation as a value-capital in line with global trends. “Our national reputation is not just about how others see us, but how we see ourselves. As Minister Idris acknowledged in the documentary we watched, the reputation and image of Nigeria needs conscious, deliberate attention. We have the biggest body of knowledge in Africa, NIPR is well positioned and ready to deal.”“The point needs also be made, that, like a living thing, reputation is birthed; reputation needs air to survive; reputation is nurtured with the right character. The Nigeria Reputation Management Group marks a significant step towards enhancing Nigeria’s global reputation and promoting a positive national image.

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has cautioned the newly installed clan and community heads otherwise known as Mogajis and Baales in Ibadanland against abuse of offices. The event was attended by Oba Tajudeen Abimbola Ajibola, Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Eddy Oyewole-Foko, Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olubunmi Dada-Isioye, Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi, Ashipa Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Dauda Abiodun Azeez, Ashipa Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin, Ekerin Balogun of Ibadanland and High Chief (Senator) Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, Ekaarun Balogun of Ibadanland. The committee was inaugurated by the Olubadan through the Ashipa Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi. Others are; Mogaji Akeem Adewale Bankole, Mogaji Folahan Olabode, Mogaji Abiodun Oladipo and Alh. Ramoni Alabi, Personal Assistant to the Olubadan of Ibadanland as the Secretary.

Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has once again condemned the collapse of Nigeria’s national power grid, describing it as a clear indication of leadership failure and poor policy implementation. His remarks followed the latest grid failure, which left significant parts of the country without electricity. He said, “For the umpteenth time, the national grid has collapsed, plunging a huge part of the nation into darkness and exposing the fragility of Nigeria’s power infrastructure. “Today, we are the fourth largest economy in Africa, having fallen from the number one position due to leadership failure over the years, including the persistent power crisis. “The disparity in power generation is a reflection of the deep-rooted governance deficit that continues to hold back our growth and potential,” he added.

In this article, Tribune Online takes a look at 10 things that can make CNG-converted vehicles explode. Poor connections between the cylinder, valves, and pipes can create dangerous situations, significantly increasing the risk of an explosion. If the CNG cylinder is damaged in an accident, it can cause gas leaks or even rupture. If the engine overheats or the CNG cylinder is exposed to a heat source, such as fire, it can expand and potentially explode. Cylinder CorrosionAlthough CNG cylinders are designed to withstand high pressure, they can rust if exposed to moisture or harsh conditions.

THE Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has said the 250% increase in electricity tariffs, its members in Band A are being made to pay, has begun to take its toll on the sector, and therefore become a source of concern for such members. But hiking electricity tariff by 250 percent for manufacturers is not just done. But you can imagine what would happen if this number of businesses shut down. He explained that the choice of the theme: “The Imperatives of an Intentional Development of the Nigerian Manufacturing Sector”, typifies the association’s resolve to birth a thriving manufacturing sector. “The theme was couched with a deep reflection on the growth trajectory of the manufacturing sector in Nigeria.

Kyari, speaking during an interview with Channels TV on Sunday, explained that the subsidy previously created a substantial price gap between Nigeria and its neighbouring countries, making fuel smuggling highly profitable. “Before the subsidy removal, the price difference was huge, and that incentivised smugglers to move fuel across borders,” Kyari noted. He said that eliminating the subsidy has “effectively calibrated fuel prices,” stripping away the profitability of illegal fuel trade. “The removal of fuel subsidy in Nigeria has been a game-changer in the fight against cross-border smuggling,” Kyari stated. The subsidy removal, Kyari stressed, not only reduces smuggling but also fosters price parity, contributing to a more stable and fair energy market.

The Federal Government is set to revamp Nigeria’s petroleum distribution systems and address the alarming rate of petrol tanker explosions, according to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri. “The frequent petrol tanker explosions have caused significant loss of lives and property across the country, and this cannot continue,” Lokpobiri stated. He attributed the recurring incidents to Nigeria’s overreliance on road transportation for distributing petroleum products, compounded by outdated pipeline infrastructure. Mohammed stressed the importance of integrating road safety measures into petroleum logistics, given the high volume of trucks transporting hazardous materials. “We are determined to prevent further loss of lives and property by creating a safer, more efficient petroleum distribution system,” he concluded.

The Executive Vice President of Dubai World Trade Centre, Trixie LohMirmand, has said that Artificial Intelligence and deep technology will shape and drive the future global economy. The DWTC EVP, the principal organiser of the ongoing GITEX Global in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday. LohMirmand pinpointed the theme of this year’s event, “Global Collaboration to Forge a Future AI Economy,” as a vital platform for harnessing the transformative potential of these technologies. “AI and deep tech will redefine tomorrow’s economy,” she stated, calling for increased collaboration among governments, industry leaders, and innovators. As part of the larger initiative to foster AI innovation, GITEX will be followed by the inaugural AI Everything Global 2025 in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, aimed at building a responsible and forward-looking AI ecosystem.

China’s military concluded a day of war games near Taiwan on Monday, framing the exercises as a warning against the “separatist acts” of Taiwan’s independence forces. Taiwan, a democratically governed island, had been on high alert for potential military actions following last week’s National Day speech by President Lai Ching-te. In his speech, Lai asserted that China had no right to represent Taiwan, while also expressing a willingness to cooperate with Beijing. His remarks were swiftly condemned by the Chinese government, which regards Taiwan as part of its own territory. “The drill also serves as a stern warning to the separatist acts of Taiwan independence forces.

The Indian capital, Delhi, has imposed a complete ban on the manufacturing, storage, sale, and use of fireworks until January 1, 2025, in an effort to combat severe air pollution. The Delhi Department of Environment announced this decision through an official order on Monday. Delhi’s Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, urged citizens to cooperate with the government’s initiative to curb pollution, especially as winter approaches. He emphasised the need for public support: “In view of the increasing pollution in winter, a ban has been imposed on the production, storage, sale, and use of firecrackers from today till Jan. 1. The ban includes the period of the Hindu festival Diwali, set to be celebrated on November 1, during which people traditionally set off firecrackers.

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For us, their victims, the way the regime injects petrol price increments, almost monthly, into our lives makes it look like Doctor Death. On October 5, 1847, Johnstone delivered a lecture at the college on what he themed ‘The Accumulative Action of Medicines, with Some Remarks on Slow Poison’. Jonestone told the woman’s story to illustrate the lethality of slow poison. The way petrol price daily moves up the spiral staircase feels like Madame Marie’s poison. The Nigerian house is damp and dank.

This was even as the police station in the area, alongside vehicles in the station, was set ablaze by irate youths who claimed the police were providing cover for the suspected hoodlums. The people claimed that the criminal elements were kidnapping and killing people in the area for suspected organ harvesting, hence their protest. The infuriated youths dug out the decomposing body of a young man in the compound of the community leader, who it was gathered, reportedly fled with his family. It was also learnt that while the youth were digging the compound, several bones believed to be those of humans were recovered. In anger, the youths were said to have burnt down the building and then the business centres of several people, killing some of them, before storming the police station to set it ablaze.

Godfrey Okoye University (GOUNI) in Enugu has announced an increase in the minimum qualification for its lecturers to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), effective from the 2025-2026 academic session. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Christian Anieke, made the announcement on Friday during a “Spiritual Retreat” organised for academic and senior administrative staff. He stated that the university management would not tolerate absenteeism from lectures by lecturers. In her remarks, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Prof. MarySylvia Nwachukwu, expressed concern over the low attendance to lectures by teachers during the first week of academic resumption. The spiritual retreat was attended by principal officers, professors, heads of departments, and directors from the university and its affiliated institutions.

The recent growth of Nigeria’s foreign reserves has come to many as some form of cheery news. In as much as this is a positive development, it is disappointing that this has not helped to stabilise the country’s foreign exchange market, as would be expected. Hardly has any citizen escaped the effect of this negative development in the foreign exchange market. While these steps are laudable, the core issues for a reliable foreign exchange supply need to be investigated meticulously. More work needs to be done, to bring sanity to this all-important foreign exchange market, in the interest of the ordinary Nigerian.