Lagos: The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has positioned Lagos as Africa’s leading investment gateway, highlighting its potential for trade, innovation, infrastructure development, and economic expansion across the continent. Addressing …
Tinubu Swears-In Power and Foreign Affairs Ministers
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore-in two newly appointed ministers, Mr. Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power and Mr. Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the President’s Office in t…
NCoS Partners with Luchi Advocate Foundation for Inmate Vocational Training
Abuja: The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), FCT Command, has entered into a partnership with the Luchi Advocate Foundation (LAF) to provide vocational training for inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kuje. This collaboration…
PLAN International and Partners Develop Teacher Onboarding Framework in Adamawa
Yola: The PLAN International, in partnership with the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Nigeria, has developed a framework to institutionalize onboarding and orientation for newly recruited teachers in Adamawa. Mr. Zakari Tanimudari, Proj…
Abducted Schoolchildren: Coalition Demands Suspension of June 12 Celebrations
Abuja: The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) has issued a call for the immediate and unconditional release of all abducted schoolchildren and teachers nationwide. The coalition also urged governments at all levels to suspen…
Effective Supervision Vital to SIWES Success, Says Bingham VC
Abuja: The Vice-Chancellor of Bingham University, Prof. Haruna Ayuba, has emphasised the importance of effective supervision and mentorship in ensuring the success of the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES). Ayuba stated this on Thursda…
2027 Elections: Coalition Seeks Reforms as Audit Exposes Gender Gap in Primaries
Abuja: A coalition of women-led civil society organisations in Nigeria is demanding urgent electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general elections, following a post-primary audit that exposed a severe gender gap. They made the demand in a statement sign…
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NASCO/ITF: Ogunsakin Opens Week-2 with Dominant Win
Abuja: Seyi Ogunsakin made an impressive start to his second-week campaign at the 2026 NASCO/ITF J30 World Tennis Tour Junior Championship. He defeated Joseph Ogbole 6-2, 6-0 in the opening Group A boys’ singles match on Monday in Abuja. Ogunsakin, th…
FCT Targets One Million Children in Malaria Prevention Campaign
Abuja: Stakeholders in the fight against malaria have launched a door-to-door prevention campaign targeting children under the age of five in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The campaign aims to reach no fewer than one million children with lifes…
FCT Targets One Million Children in Malaria Prevention Campaign
Abuja: Stakeholders in the fight against malaria have launched a door-to-door prevention campaign targeting children under the age of five in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The campaign aims to reach no fewer than one million children with lifes…
FCT Targets One Million Children in Malaria Prevention Campaign
Abuja: Stakeholders in the fight against malaria have launched a door-to-door prevention campaign targeting children under the age of five in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The campaign aims to reach no fewer than one million children with lifes…
Lagos: The Accord Party in Lagos State has presented Certificates of Return to 28 candidates for various elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the presentation ceremony on Friday in Lagos, the state Chairman, Mr. Dele Ola…
Osun Election: Group Calls on INEC to Enforce Electoral Laws Strictly
Osogbo: A civic group, The Osun Mastermind (TOM), has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to strictly exercise its regulatory and oversight functions in the conduct of political party primaries. The Executive Director of TOM, Pr…
Group Demands Rescue of Abducted School Children in Oyo
Abuja: Chief Oliver Ityohegh, the International President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), a non-governmental organization, has called for the rescue of the abducted schoolchildren in Oyo. Ityohegh made the call in a statement issued in Abuj…
Lagos ADC Chairmen Demand Respect for Votes in Governorship Primary
Lagos: The Forum of Local Government Area Chairmen of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos State has issued a strong appeal to the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), urging them to respect the votes cast by members during the governor…
Abuja: Emeka Rollas, National President and Convener of Concerned Creatives Artistes and Entertainers Initiative for Tinubu, has called for the sustainability of reforms introduced in Nigeria’s creative sector under President Bola Tinubu’s administrat…
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SON Presents MANCAP Certificates for 23 Products in Kwara State
Ilorin: The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has presented the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) certificates for 23 products across nine companies. Speaking on the sidelines of the presentation of the certificates, the Directo…
Public Scrutiny Crucial for Strengthening Fiscal Governance: FRC
Abuja: The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) has emphasized the importance of public scrutiny in reinforcing fiscal governance. The Acting Chairman of the FRC, Mr. Charles Abana, highlighted this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (N…
Coalition Urges Judiciary to Sustain Independence, Protect Opposition Parties
Abuja: Coalition of Nigeria Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) has advised the judiciary to maintain its independence, as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections. The coalition made the call during a peaceful protest at the Federal High Cour…
National Private Security Conference Set to Tackle Nigeria’s Security Challenges
Abuja: A Security interest group, National Private Security Conference, has announced plans to hold a national security conference on June 13 in Abuja, aimed at discussing more effective, responsible, and strategic methods to enhance Nigeria’s securit…
Imumolen Secures Candidacy as Accord’s Presidential Nominee for 2027
Abuja: The Accord has announced Prof. Christopher Imumolen as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The party disclosed this in a statement by its National Secretary, Malam Muktar Abdullah, on Thursday in Abuja.
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INEC Begins Training for Enugu North Senatorial By-Election Supervisory Officers
Enugu: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday commenced a three-day training program for Supervisory Presiding Officers (SPOs) in preparation for the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election scheduled for June 20. The traini…
May & Baker Shareholders Approve N862.62 Million Dividend for 2025
Lagos: The shareholders of May and Baker Nigeria Plc have approved a total dividend of N862.617 million for the financial year ended December 31, 2025. The approval was granted during the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos on Thurs…
NNPC Foundation Donates MRI Machine to National Orthopedic Hospital Kano
Abuja: The Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Foundation has donated a 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system to the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dala in Kano, to enhance healthcare service delivery in northern Nigeria. The medical…
Obi Urges Aspirants to Accept Primary Results, Rally for Common Goal
Abuja: The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, on Wednesday appealed to all aspirants of the party to accept the outcomes of its recently concluded primary elections. He also called on them to close ranks in…