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MRA warns against criminalising

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FOI: MRA warns against criminalising access to information The proposal  according to MRA is “ill-conceived and deeply troubling,” warning that it risks turning the FOI Act—designed to promote openness, transparency, and accountability—into a tool for silencing legitimate information seekers, including journalists, researchers, and civil society groups.   BY  DADA ADEYEMI OLANIKE     June 7, 2025 Reading Time: 2 mins read Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has warned against criminalising access to information through the amendment of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, 2011. MRA  in a statement by it’s Programme Officer Ms. Ayomide Eweje, said the reported proposal by the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, seeking amendments to the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, 2011, to impose punitive measures on civil society organizations allegedly misusing the law is a...
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TOUN OKEWALE PROFILE.

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  Sonaiya: Visionary CEO Women Radio With over 30 years of experience in both Nigerian and UK media, Sonaiya has held major roles at Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation (OGBC), Ray Power FM, and  Choice FM London (now Capital XTRA), where she held various top positions.   BY  DADA ADEYEMI OLANIKE    June 6, 2025 Reading Time: 2 mins read Mrs. Toun Okewale Sonaiya is the Chief Executive Officer of Women Radio 91.7 FM, Arepo, Ogun State, the first radio station in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa solely dedicated to women and their families launched in December 2015. With over 30 years of experience in both Nigerian and UK media, Sonaiya has held major roles at Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation (OGBC), Ray Power FM, and Choice FM London (now Capital XTRA), where she held various top positions. Inspired by her father, Mr Olawale Okewale, a respected broadcaster with Western Nigeria Television (WNTV) and the Nigerian Broadcast...
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

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The Power of Entrepreneurship, turning Vision into Reality. Case study : wristwatch and Embroidery. By: Dada Adeyemi Olanike. HNMC/24/020. March 28, 2025. Introduction In today's fast-paced business world, financial stability is a top priority. Acquiring valuable skills is a key strategy for achieving independence and self-sufficiency, beyond relying on a salary or employer.  While education is essential, it's equally important to have a means of supporting oneself and living a desired lifestyle. Entrepreneurs play a vital role in driving economic growth, from small-scale ventures to large corporations.  Not everyone is suited for traditional 9-to-5 jobs. Fortunately,  entrepreneurship offers a wide range of opportunities for individuals to explore their passions, innovate, and generate income. Whether it's freelancing, e-commerce, or starting a small business, entrepreneurship provides a platform for anyone to turn their ideas into reality and earn a living. Entrepren...
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The Art of Conversation in the  Digital Age: How Technology is Reshaping  Communication. Photo credit: AI  From: Anonymous Voice Record
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