By BARBARA KALU, Umuahia – Abia State Government has received approval from the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for a $125 million loan from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to fund its Integrated Infrastructure Development Project. The announcement was made by Mr. Ukoha Njoku, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Alex...
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By STEVEN KEFAS stevenkefas@gmail.com Nigeria sits atop an estimated $750 billion worth of mineral reserves scattered across its 36 states, representing one of Africa’s most promising mining frontiers. With the government’s ambitious drive to diversify the economy beyond oil dependency, the solid minerals sector should be a cornerstone of...
Obidient Movement unveiled its ambitious “A New Nigeria is POssible – Secure Your PVC, Embrace MERD” initiative on Thursday, aimed at galvanizing Nigerians for the 2027 general elections. The campaign, themed around “Get Organised – Make Election Rigging Difficult (MERD),” seeks to empower citizens and safeguard the democratic process....
. Managing Director of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF ), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has emphasized the need to urgently digitalize the operations of the Fund, saying it is not optional. Barrister Faleye spoke in his opening remarks at the Bi-Annual Regional Management Performance Review (RMPR) holding simultaneously in...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expressed deep concern over the worsening state of insecurity across the country, warning that rising cases of banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism in states such as Benue, Zamfara, and Plateau threaten national unity and public safety. The Union made...
By BARBRA KALU, Enugu – Enugu State Police apprehend a 30-year-old suspect, Raymond Wonna, for alleged transnational human trafficking, rescuing two young women en route to Ghana. The victims, both 18 and from Yala Local Government Area in Cross River State, were intercepted on July 30 by the Crack...
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Steel Development, Patrick Ndubueze, has expressed dismay over the state of Ajaokuta Steel Company. Senator Ndubueze spoke on Wednesday at the inaugural National Steel Summit held in Abuja on the themed “ _Rebuilding and Consolidating Nigeria’s Steel Industry: Collaborative Action for Sustainable Growth...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has mandated a comprehensive review of revenue retention and deduction practices by key federal agencies to enhance Nigeria’s financial framework. The directive was disclosed by Finance Minister Wale Edun following the Federal Executive Council meeting, presided over by Tinubu, on Wednesday at...
By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja- Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) have successfully resolved a labour dispute that risked paralysing Nigeria’s telecommunications network. In a statement released on Wednesday by the NCC’s Head of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, the commission announced that their...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday, August 14, for a two-nation trip to Japan and Brazil. The President will stop over in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, before proceeding to Japan. In Japan, President Tinubu will attend the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in...
National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has revealed that Benue State now holds the unenviable record for the highest number of human trafficking cases in Nigeria. This was disclosed by NAPTIP Director-General, Mrs. Binta Bello, during a two-day workshop in Makurdi, where she was represented...
House of Representatives has initiated a thorough investigation into the N1.06 trillion Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme, citing concerns over its lack of impact on vulnerable Nigerians. Rep. Abubakar Kusada (APC-Katsina), Chairman of the House Committee on NG-CARES, announced the probe during a press...
Federal Executive Council (FEC) has instituted a seven-year prohibition on creating new federal tertiary institutions. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Wednesday following a council meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. “This moratorium covers all federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education,” Alausa stated,...
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, kicked off their 2025 AfroBasket campaign in style, overpowering Madagascar with a commanding 77-59 victory in their opening Group B match. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the team delivered a stellar performance, thrilling fans at the Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda...
Football enthusiasts in Nigeria voiced their frustration with Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle on Wednesday, slamming his lackluster performance at the African Nations Championship (CHAN). The team, comprised of domestic league players, has struggled, suffering a 1-0 defeat to Senegal and a humiliating 4-0 loss to Sudan. Speaking to...
Nigerian military, under the leadership of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to safeguarding Nigeria and the African continent from evolving security challenges. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, ahead of the inaugural African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Google, in collaboration with GOMYCODE, has unveiled the “Build with AI” initiative, a transformative program aimed at equipping 1,000 Nigerian developers with advanced generative AI skills to drive innovation across Africa. Google’s Head of Developer Ecosystem for Sub-Saharan Africa, John Kimani, emphasized the initiative’s role...
DOSF-UK, a prominent theatre company, is set to premiere ‘Kashimawo,’ a historical drama celebrating Nigerian history, for European and diaspora audiences. Director of DOSF-UK, Chantal Edgar, announced in a Wednesday statement from Lagos that the play draws inspiration from the life of the late Nigerian businessman and politician Moshood...
In a commanding performance, Sudan overwhelmed Nigeria with a 4-0 victory in their African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group D match on Tuesday at Jamhuri Stadium in Morogoro, Tanzania. The game, which began at 6:00 p.m. Nigerian time, showcased Sudan’s relentless control from start to finish. The scoring opened in...
2025 Paris Peoples Governors’ Excellence Award is set to honour outstanding African state executives whose exceptional leadership has driven meaningful socio-economic transformation. The event will take place on 19 August 2025 in Paris, France as featured honorees include His Excellency, Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi State recognized for...