The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed alarm over the nation’s escalating “triple burden” of malnutrition, which includes undernutrition, overnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies, often referred to as “hidden hunger.” At a Nigeria Health Watch Roundtable in Abuja themed “ _Fortifying Nigeria’s Future: Strengthening Nutrition through Local Solutions_ ,” Ms....
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By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday unveiled the framework for the Renewed Hope Development Plan (2026–2030) aimed at consolidating Nigeria’s reform agenda and actualize the $1 trillion economy target of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This was part of the resolutions reached...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Access Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Innocent Ike as its substantive Group Managing Director, effective August 29, 2025, following regulatory approval. This is according to a corporate filing with the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. on Thursday. The company stated, “Access Holdings is pleased...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – Chairman of off-grid impact investment company All On, and Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo), Ronald Adams, has identified bold investments as what Nigeria needs to address the energy deficit that affects millions of households and industries. He stated...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja- Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has been named among the world’s most influential AI leaders in the 2025 TIME100 Artificial Intelligence list, alongside global tech pioneers like Elon Musk and Sam Altman. Special Adviser on Media and Communications to...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is gearing up for its 2025 Elective National Convention with the inauguration of its 110-member National Convention Organizing Committee (NCOC) scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2025. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, disclosed this in a statement issued on...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Former Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Alhaji Ahmad Aliyu Mustapha, is dead. Alhaji Mustapha, who was also the Sardauna Adamawa, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Abuja. He was 76 years old. Reacting to the news of his demise, President Bola...
The lineup for this season’s UEFA Champions League phase is finalized, with 36 top-tier clubs ready for the official draw in Monaco on Thursday. Teams are organized into four seeding pots determined by their UEFA club coefficients. Each club will compete against two teams from each pot, with one...
National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) demolished 1,316 illegal firearms in Abuja on Thursday, marking a significant step in Nigeria’s fight against arms proliferation. During the event, Director-General of NCCSALW, retired DIG Johnson Kokumo, emphasized the importance of the initiative, stating, “This is...
A court in Equatorial Guinea has convicted Ruslan Obiang Nsue, son of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, for the unauthorized sale of a national airline plane. According to Supreme Court press director Hilario Mitogo, the ruling on Tuesday mandates a six-year prison sentence unless Obiang Nsue compensates the state...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday declared open the Strategic Youth Leadership Conference held at the National Defence College, Abuja. The Conference, jointly organised by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development and the National Defence College, convened young leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders under the...
By THOMPSON AKASE, Makurdi – Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 37 suspected internet fraudsters in Wukari, Taraba State. The commission in a post via its official X handle on Wednesday, said the suspects were arrested behind Federal University,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a significant increase in fees for the Nigerian Standard Passport, effective September 1, 2025. The Service Public Relations Officer at NIS Headquarters in Abuja, ACI AS Akinlabi, announced this in a statement issued on Thursday. ACI Akinlabi said...
By EMMANUEL ANKELI, Sokoto – In a significant step toward bolstering national security and economic growth, the Plant Director of Dangote Cement Plc, Nawabuddin Azad, has emphasized that peace and security are the bedrock of progress in any country. He spoke during a high-profile visit from Assistant Inspector General...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – National Orientation Agency (NOA) has rolled out a dynamic nationwide sensitization campaign in Borno State, targeting five key areas to enhance citizen awareness, strengthen trust in government, and promote national unity. Launched on Wednesday at Garba Abari Hall, NOA State Directorate Headquarters in Maiduguri,...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory has urged Nigerians to participate actively in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) being conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. John Joseph...
ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – A combined team of the police, military, and local vigilante members have arrested two suspects allegedly involved in dismantling electricity transformer in Akwa Ibom State. The incident occurred at approximately 2:00AM on August 24, 2025, in Ikot Idim village, Ika Local Government Area, according to...
ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo ,– Akwa Ibom State is set for a major boost in tourism development as a world-class Ibom Arise Resort project is expected to be opened during this year’s yuletide. Governor Umo Eno, who disclosed this when he fielded questions Correspondents, noted that the multi-faceted recreational facility...
Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) has raised concerns about the growing wave of military rule across West and Central Africa, warning that it jeopardizes democratic progress, stability, and regional unity. Director of CDD-West Africa, Dr. Dauda Garuba, addressed this issue in Abuja on Wednesday during the...
Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Dr. Kashifu Inuwa, has declared that leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the digital economy could propel Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth by up to 20%. Speaking at the 3rd Economic Confidential Lecture in Abuja on Wednesday, Inuwa emphasized AI’s...