Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has been honoured as the 2026 “Man of the Year” by the African Cultural Festival (ACF), and presented with the Key to the City of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in recognition of his leadership and contributions to education and human capital development. The honours provided...
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Former Sokoto State Governor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Aminu Tambuwal, has congratulated the party on the composition of its Presidential Campaign Council, describing the structure as a reflection of inclusiveness, experience and national unity. Tambuwal, in a statement on the development, commended the ADC leadership...
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has charged students of tertiary institutions across the country to shun cybercrime and join the fight against corruption, warning that involvement in internet fraud could destroy their future and career opportunities. The Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, gave the charge recently...
The Ag. Zonal Director, Benin Zonal Directorate, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Deputy Commander of the EFCC, DCE Sa’ad Hanafi Sa’ad on Wednesday September 24, 2026 handed over a draft of N80 million to Ifeanyi Innocent Madueke, being money recovered by operatives of the Commission from Austine Muanya Okafor,...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged Nigerian editors to strengthen fact-checking and digital verification systems ahead of the 2027 General Elections to combat the growing threat of AI-generated deepfakes and disinformation. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, represented by the Enugu Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Chukwuemeka Chukwu, gave...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed claims that its National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, is opposed to political support groups, insisting that his comments have been deliberately misrepresented to create division among supporters of the party’s presidential ticket. The party said Senator Dickson fully supports the existence of political...
Retirement planning cannot be separated from what happens to workers during their active years, Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Mr Oluwaseun Faleye, has said. Faleye said workers could save and plan for retirement, but their long-term security could still be undermined if they...
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said Nigeria and Saudi Arabia are deepening their relationship beyond traditional ties, with greater cooperation in agriculture, energy, investment, aviation, financial technology and trade. Idris stated this on Wednesday in Abuja in Wednesday, at a reception to mark the 96th...
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has flagged off the first-ever international service by Enugu Air, describing it as a major milestone in his administration’s vision to grow Enugu State into a major aviation hub and make it the preferred destination for investment, business, tourism, and living. Speaking at...
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mr. Olumuyiwa Enitan Abel, has charged recipients of the 2026 Civil Service Rewards and Recognition Awards to leverage the recognition received to do more in promoting excellence, innovation and improved service delivery across the Federal Civil Service. The HCSF...
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Operations Office, Kaduna held a strategic meeting with the Nigerian Red Cross Society to intensify public sensitization on the outbreak of diphtheria across major areas in the state. The aim of the meeting is to urge members of the public to remain vigilant and...
Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called on religious leaders across the country to continually preach the right religious doctrine to their followers, especially those that pertain to corruption and its ills on the society. He gave the charge in Abuja on...
Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has urged the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to ensure that the funds that have been approved by the Federal Government for disbursement as loan to students get directly to the intended beneficiaries, while strengthening measures...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), FCT Sector Command, has secured the conviction of one Moses Omokaiye Peter for a combination of serious traffic offences, including Use of Phone While Driving, Dangerous Driving, Assaulting a Marshal on Duty and Absconding with an Officer. Following his arrest, the offender was...
Nigeria and Italy have strengthened collaboration to implement the proposed Global Partnership for Education (GPE) financing campaign targeted at mobilizing $5 billion for education financing worldwide. This is just as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the GPE vision aligns with Nigeria’s agenda which aims at improving educational outcomes...
Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced significant progress in the rehabilitation of the 330kV Kainji–Birnin Kebbi transmission line, raising hopes for the restoration of normal bulk electricity transmission to the affected areas. The company said engineers have completed the dismantling of the collapsed transmission tower and have moved...
The Yerwa Tricycle Association on Wednesday received a financial intervention from the Borno State Government through the Borno State Social Investment Management Programme (BOSIMP), with 3,010 members identified as beneficiaries. According to BOSIMP, each beneficiary is to receive ₦50,000, with the funds credited to beneficiaries’ accounts. During a visit...
Experts have called for increased adoption of hybrid seeds and modern agricultural practices by Nigerian farmers, saying low uptake of improved seeds remains a major obstacle to achieving food security and boosting the country’s agricultural productivity. The experts made the call during a field demonstration of TELA hybrid maize...
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has called on Ohanaeze Ndigbo to reinvent itself by embracing young people, technology and innovation as it marks its 50th anniversary, saying the pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation must remain relevant to future generations. Otti made the call in a post on his official X handle...
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for stronger collaboration between governments, the private sector and international partners to protect coastal communities and critical infrastructure from the growing effects of climate change. The governor made the call on Wednesday after hosting a roundtable discussion involving the Lagos State Office...