Abuja: Under the aggressive urban renewal drive of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, massive flyovers, expanded carriageways, and newly paved roads are slicing through the FCT and its satellite towns. In the first ye…
Nigeria’s Digital Identity Systems Struggle to Integrate in Education
Abuja: When five-year-old David Osagie arrived at a public primary school in Benin City with his mother for enrolment last September, she carried what she believed was every document her son would ever need. His birth certificate had been issued short…
Abuja Innovation Ecosystem Drives Digital Economic Growth: Expert
Abuja: An expert on innovation, Mr. Daisi Omokungbe, has highlighted the potential of a coordinated Abuja innovation ecosystem to enhance collaboration among startups, government, investors, academia, and partners. Omokungbe, the Founder of StackLabs …
Tinubu Administration Prioritizes South-East Development, Says Information Minister
Abuja: The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, emphasized that the Federal Government is focusing on inclusive governance to foster development in the South-East region. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Idris m…
Insecurity and Land Scarcity Force Kwara Farmers to Embrace Sack Farming
Abuja: As the morning rush eased in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, Mrs. Aishat Adeleye had already completed one important task; dropping her children off at school. However, her next stop was a small carved-out space in her compound, where heaps…
Alausa’s Education Reforms Garner Global Praise Before GPE Summit
Abuja: The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has received international commendation for reforms being implemented in the country’s education sector. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the commendation came from the former President of Tanzan…
UNDP Proposes Women’s Political Fund to Enhance Leadership in West Africa
Abuja: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has called for dedicated financing mechanisms, including a women’s political endowment fund, to eliminate financial barriers limiting women’s political participation across West Africa.
Accordin…
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Commonwealth Games: Amusan Wins Bronze in Women’s 100m Hurdles
Abuja: Nigeria’s sprint hurdler, Tobi Amusan has won a bronze medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, ending her reign as Commonwealth champion.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Amusan, who previously claimed gol…
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FG to Conduct 25,000 Free Cataract Surgeries by 2027: Salako
Abuja: The Federal Government has announced plans to conduct 25,000 free cataract surgeries across Nigeria by the end of 2027. This initiative aims to combat avoidable blindness and improve access to quality eye care services. Dr. Iziaq Salako, the Mi…
FG to Conduct 25,000 Free Cataract Surgeries by 2027: Salako
Abuja: The Federal Government has announced plans to conduct 25,000 free cataract surgeries across Nigeria by the end of 2027. This initiative aims to combat avoidable blindness and improve access to quality eye care services. Dr. Iziaq Salako, the Mi…
FG to Conduct 25,000 Free Cataract Surgeries by 2027: Salako
Abuja: The Federal Government has announced plans to conduct 25,000 free cataract surgeries across Nigeria by the end of 2027. This initiative aims to combat avoidable blindness and improve access to quality eye care services. Dr. Iziaq Salako, the Mi…
Abuja: The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Nasarawa State, Sen. Ahmed Wadada, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s policies and programmes, citing improving economic indicators. Wadada spoke on Thursday after meeting Preside…
Sen. Dickson Receives Democracy Award, Calls for Defence of Constitutional Rule, Stronger ECOWAS
Abuja: Sen. Seriake Dickson, National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has received the Pillar of Nigeria Democracy Award at the Diplomatic Digest’s sixth anniversary lecture. The event was organised in collaboration with the Diplomati…
Arrested Suspects in Osun Not Linked to Accord Party, Says Imumolen
Abuja: Prof. Chris Imumolen, the factional National Chairman of the Accord Party, has clarified that the individuals recently apprehended in Osun and currently under police investigation are not recognized as members or stakeholders of the Accord Part…
MAN Calls for Urgent Tax Harmonization and Infrastructure Improvements to Boost Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector
Abuja: The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called for urgent tax harmonization, improved infrastructure, reliable energy supply, and a predictable regulatory environment to strengthen the country’s manufacturing sector. The association …
Abuja: Mrs. Luciana Ojeniyi, founder of the AI-powered Virtual Try-On platform, Luciana, has called for increased investment in Nigeria’s creative ecosystem to foster job creation and contribute significantly to national economic growth. In an intervi…
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Understanding Nigerian Rape Laws – Why Enforcement, Justice Have Gaps
Abuja: Rape remains one of the gravest violations of human rights. Beyond the physical injuries, survivors often endure psychological trauma, social isolation, and prolonged legal battles. Although Nigeria has strengthened its legal framework over the…
FCT CNG Users Call for Stronger Collaboration to Resolve Gas Shortage
Abuja: The FCT CNG Users’ Forum has called for stronger collaboration with the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG and EVs) to address persistent compressed natural gas (CNG) shortages in the Federal Capital…
Morocco, Nigeria Celebrate Long-Standing Friendship and Cooperation
Abuja: Morocco’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Moha Tagma, highlighted the enduring friendship and cooperation between Morocco and Nigeria during a reception in Abuja, commemorating the Throne Day of the Kingdom of Morocco. The event marked the 27th annivers…
Navy Honours Katsina-Born Rear Admiral with Community Projects
Abuja: The Nigerian Navy has inaugurated community development projects in Kerau Quarters, Katsina, in honour of Rear Adm. Yakubu Dahiru, an indigene of the area. The projects, executed under the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Special Intervention Quick I…
Tasha Dagi: The Pepper Market Powering Kebbi’s Rural Economy
Abuja: Every Friday, hundreds of farmers from across Kebbi converge on Tasha Dagi market in Jega Local Government Area with sacks of dried pepper. The weekly trade sustains a network that stretches from northern Nigeria to parts of West Africa.
Acco…
FG Urges Collective Action to Strengthen Africa’s Food System
Abuja: The federal government has called for stronger partnerships among African countries to transform the continent’s agrifood system, accelerate development, and achieve sustainable food security. Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agricul…
FG Won’t Negotiate with Criminals, Expands Army Divisions – Tinubu
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has declared that his administration will not engage in negotiations with criminals, affirming that Nigeria will intensify intelligence-driven operations to combat terrorism, banditry, and other security threats.
Accordi…
2027: CSO Unveils AI Tracker Against Online Gender Violence
Abuja: A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Centre for Redefining Alternative Civic Engagement (RACE) for Africa, has unveiled an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled tracker to monitor online gender-based violence ahead of the 2027 general elections. …
FG Launches Nationwide AI Training for 11,700 Unity College Teachers
Abuja: The Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated a groundbreaking program to train approximately 11,700 teachers in Federal Unity Colleges in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This move follows the signing of an agreement to implement a…