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Mojeed Alabi Becomes EWAN chairman after re-election by Nigerian education journalists
The Education Writers’ Association of Nigeria (EWAN), a group of journalists across print, broadcast and online platforms reporting education, has reelected the Head of the Development Desk at PREMIUM TIMES, Mojeed Alabi, as its chairman for another three-year term.
The election was conducted on Thursday during the association’s annual general meeting (AGM) at the International Press Centre (IPC), Ogba, Lagos.Other new executive members of the association committee include Iyabo Lawal, Education Editor of Guardian Newspaper, as vice chairperson; Funmi Ogundare of ThisDay Newspaper as secretary; and Christiana Alabi-Akande, Managing Editor of DevReporting, as assistant secretary. Other members are Tayo Olorunyomi, Saidat Alausa, and Oyeniran Apata.
The electoral process was supervised by a committee chaired by Sam Nzeh, an editor with Daily Times Newspapers. The committee also comprised Adegunle Olugbamila, a former education editor at The Nation Newspaper, and Medinat Kanabe of the Voice of Naija news platform, who served as secretary.
In his acceptance speech, Mr Alabi expressed gratitude to the immediate past executive committee and the association’s members for entrusting him with another term.
He acknowledged that the decision to reelect him reflects the association’s confidence in his leadership.
Mr Alabi emphasised the association’s commitment to impactful interventions in the education sector.
He reaffirmed the importance of quality reporting and advocacy in driving change.
“It is often said that the reward for hard work is more work. I believe this aptly captures the decision of our esteemed editors and members who have returned us to the ring for another three years of service.
It is both an honour and a challenge that we wholeheartedly embrace,” Mr Alabi stated.
He further emphasised the association’s need to focus on impactful interventions in the nation’s education sector.
He reaffirmed the new executive committee’s commitment to upholding quality reporting and prioritising advocacy as a tool for driving change in the education sector.
“This new term offers us the opportunity to advance the goals of this noble organisation. Beyond reporting, advocacy remains a critical tool, and we reaffirm our commitment to rededicate ourselves to the progress of this great association.
With your continued support, we are confident that EWAN will achieve new milestones and create lasting impacts,” he said.
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Umahi : FG embarking on underwater tunnel to connect Lagos-Calabar, Sokoto-Badagry highways
” Our tunnel is inside the ground. It’s going to be 2.9 kilometres. When done, it’s going to be the first tunnel in Africa inside water,” Umahi said
The Federal Government has announced plans to construct an underwater tunnel to connect the ongoing Lagos-Calabar and Sokoto-Badagry highways.
During an inspection tour in Lagos on Wednesday, David Umahi, the minister of works, said the tunnel will run for 2.9 kilometres, connecting Ahmadu Bello Way to Snake Island and extending to Badagry.“
“Our tunnel is inside the ground. It’s going to be 2.9 kilometres. When done, it’s going to be the first tunnel in Africa inside water,” Umahi said.
The minister explained that the project would be executed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement, using land resources around Snake Island and Badagry to fund the initiative.
“Before people start shouting, oh, you want to borrow, we have land at Snake Island and by Badagry. We hope to use this land under PPP to fund the project, under Build, Operate, and Transfer,” he stated.
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President Tinubu to address UN General Assembly Sept 24
In a list of speakers obtained from the UN headquarters, Tinubu will speak during the afternoon session at approximately 8:30 p.m. local time, corresponding to 2:30 p.m. Nigerian time.
President Bola Tinubu will address the 80th Session of the high-level General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) at the UN headquarters in New York on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
In a list of speakers obtained from the UN headquarters, Tinubu will speak during the afternoon session at approximately 8:30 p.m. local time, corresponding to 2:30 p.m. Nigerian time.
He is listed as the 17th world leader to speak on the second day of the general debate.
The general debate will bring together 195 world leaders, including 98 heads of state, five vice presidents, 44 heads of government, and four deputy prime ministers.
Other participants include 37 ministers, one crown prince, and four chairs of delegations.
Brazil’s President Luiz da Silva is scheduled to deliver the opening address, followed traditionally by the U.S. President, Donald Trump, as host country.
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Tinubu orders FEC committee to crash food prices
Abdullahi said the plan was tied to Tinubu’s broader vision of food sovereignty—beyond availability to ensure affordability, accessibility, and nutrition on a sustainable basis.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the Federal Executive Council (FEC) committee to move swiftly and implement measures to further reduce food prices across the country.
Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, disclosed this, yesterday, during a capacity-building workshop for Senate correspondents in Abuja.
According to him, the directive focuses on ensuring the safe passage of farm produce across transport routes to cut logistics costs.
Abdullahi said the plan was tied to Tinubu’s broader vision of food sovereignty—beyond availability to ensure affordability, accessibility, and nutrition on a sustainable basis.
(The Guardian)
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