Lagos: The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu, has urged young Nigerians to embrace financial literacy as a means to prevent fraud, manage income, and ensure financial security. Alebiosu …
NGOs Urge Media to Enhance Climate Literacy and Reporting
Abuja: Environmental Non-Governmental Organisations in Abuja have urged media organisations to invest in climate literacy, aiming to move beyond basic weather reporting toward in-depth, solution-oriented journalism. The NGOs made the call at a two-day…
Pi-CNG Operators Must Reduce Transport Fares, Says CEO
Abuja: The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles has mandated operators under its scheme to maintain reduced transport fares across the nation. Mr Ismaeel Ahmed, the Executive Chairman of Pi-CNG and EV, emphasized thi…
France Seeks Stronger Partnership with Africa at Nairobi Summit
Nairobi: Mr Nicolas Forissier, France’s Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, emphasized France’s eagerness to forge a mutually beneficial partnership with Africa to ensure a stable future for younger and upcoming generation…
ITF Initiates Global Certification Exams for Artisans in FCT
Abuja: The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has finalized arrangements for the international certification examinations of 296 artisans in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of its Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) program. Dr. Afiz Ogun, Director-Gener…
Lack of Political Will Hindering Adult Education in States, Says NMEC
Abuja: The National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC) has identified inadequate political will by state and local governments as a significant obstacle to the effective delivery of adult education. Dr. John Edeh, Dire…
Nigerian Equities Market Surges as Investor Confidence Rebounds
Lagos: The Nigerian equities market extended its rally on Monday, lifting market capitalisation above N160 trillion as investors recorded a combined gain of N3.162 trillion. Capitalisation climbed 2.01 per cent, rising from N157.094 trillion on Friday…
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Neurospark FC Targets NNL Promotion as Club Secures NLO Play-Off Spot
Abuja: Neurospark FC Coach, Sola Morakinyo, says the club’s target is to secure promotion to the Nigeria National League (NNL) after qualifying for the playoffs stage of the 2026 Nationwide League One (NLO) season. Morakinyo spoke after his team emerg…
NMA Lagos Leadership Crisis Deepens, Faction Insists Ewonowo is Chairman
Lagos: A leadership crisis within the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) deepened on Monday, following conflicting claims over the legitimate leadership of its Lagos chapter.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the dispute surfaced days after the n…
NMA Lagos Leadership Crisis Deepens, Faction Insists Ewonowo is Chairman
Lagos: A leadership crisis within the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) deepened on Monday, following conflicting claims over the legitimate leadership of its Lagos chapter.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the dispute surfaced days after the n…
NMA Lagos Leadership Crisis Deepens, Faction Insists Ewonowo is Chairman
Lagos: A leadership crisis within the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) deepened on Monday, following conflicting claims over the legitimate leadership of its Lagos chapter.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the dispute surfaced days after the n…
Abuja: The Abdulraman Mohammed-led National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the commencement of screening for its presidential and governorship aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections. This development was m…
Former INEC Director, Unekwuojo, Joins Kogi East Senate Race
Abuja: Mr Ameh Unekwuojo, a former Director with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has joined the race for the Kogi East Senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. Unekwuojo is seeking to represent the district on the pla…
Kwankwaso Backs NDC Southern Presidential Ticket
Abuja: Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has endorsed the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South. He described the decision as ‘a step toward national healing, fairness and national unit…
Bomadi/Patani Constituency Crisis: Mutu’s Purported Endorsement Doesn’t Reflect Public Mood – Delta APC Stalwart
Bomadi: An APC stalwart in Patani Local Government Area of Delta, Dr Ebidiseighabofa Orodu, has dismissed claims of Nicholas Mutu’s endorsement for another term in the House of Representatives, saying it does not reflect the broader public mood in the…
Abuja: The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, has emphasized that sports tourism has emerged as a crucial pillar of the modern economy and tourism sector, effectively integrating leisure, wealth creation, an…
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I Was Only Invited by the EFCC, Says Abdullahi
Abuja: Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), has denied reports suggesting he was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He clarified that he was merely invited by the commission, …
FG, Stakeholders Unveil Report on Illicit Financial Flows
Abuja: The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), in collaboration with government agencies, has unveiled a report assessing Nigeria’s legal and institutional framework for tackling illicit financial flows. The Executive Director…
Ex-envoy Criticizes Nigerian Political Parties for Lack of Governance Ideologies
Abuja: Former Nigerian Ambassador to Chad, Abdullah Omaki, has expressed concerns about the absence of functional and distinct ideologies among most political parties in Nigeria, which he believes is essential for effective governance. Omaki shared th…
BAT Ideological Group Launches Platform to Enhance Civic Engagement in Nigeria
Abuja: The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG) has unveiled an Engagement Programme and Media Enthusiast Platform aimed at mobilising 10,000 Nigerian youths to deepen civic participation and strengthen grassroots engagement in governance. The…
Spotify’s ‘Your Party of the Year’ Celebrates Fans’ Listening Journeys in Nigeria and Kenya
Lagos: Music streaming platform, Spotify, has unveiled a new in-app feature: ‘Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(s)’, designed to give listeners in Nigeria and Kenya a personalised look back at their music history as part of its 20th anniversary celeb…
Okiro Urges Religious Unity, Tolerance Among Nigerians:
Minna: Former Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Mike Okiro, has called on Nigerians to put aside their religious differences and embrace national unity. Okiro made this appeal in Minna, Niger, during the inauguration of a renovated Juma’at Mosque at th…
ECOWAS Parliament Takes Bold Step to Protect Street Children Across Region
Abuja: The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted a resolution directing member states to take immediate action toward protecting street children, ending child exploitation, and banishing them from the streets in the sub-region. The lawmakers adopted the landm…
Makinde Declares Presidential Ambition, Allies with APM
Ibadan: Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State declared his intention to run for the 2027 presidential election under the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) during an event in Ibadan.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Makinde, who previously …
AAM2026 to Prioritise Intra-African Trade and Industrialisation Projects: El Alamein
El alamein: The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced that its 33rd Annual Meetings (AAM2026), scheduled to be held in El Alamein, Egypt, will focus on prioritising concrete projects aimed at deepening intra-African trade, driving ind…