Abuja: A Nigerian serial entrepreneur and business strategist, Mr. Ezekiel Solesi, has urged Nigerian entrepreneurs to think bigger, stating that the small business mentality remains the greatest obstacle to national economic transformation. Solesi, w…
DICON Act: Ex-DG Urges FG to Accelerate Nigeria’s Defence Self-Reliance Drive
Abuja: A former Director-General of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), retired Maj.-Gen. Bankole Ogunkale, has urged the Federal Government to accelerate the implementation of the DICON Act. Ogunkale, who made the call in an interv…
Buruku Bridge Project Offers New Hope After Tragic Losses on Katsina-Ala River
Buruku: The ongoing Buruku Bridge project has instilled renewed optimism among residents following the tragic loss of nearly 200 lives in boat mishaps on the Katsina-Ala River over the past three years. Mr. Raymond Aondoakura, Chairman of Buruku Local…
Coalition Seeks Review of NRS New Crypto Tax Guidelines
Lagos: The Digital Assets Coalition (DAC) has raised concerns regarding Nigeria’s recently released virtual asset tax guidelines, suggesting that they might drive cryptocurrency activities offshore and hinder youth engagement in the sector. The coalit…
2027: Tinubu’s Reforms to Secure Benue Votes – Deputy Governor Ode
Makurdi: The fiscal reforms of President Bola Tinubu are set to secure Benue votes for him in the 2027 general election. Benue Deputy Governor, Dr. Sam Ode, announced this on Thursday, emphasizing that the reforms have bolstered revenues and accelerat…
Alausa Inaugurates NBTE Governing Board to Propel TVET Reforms
Abuja: The Federal Government has inaugurated the Governing Board of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), charging members to drive reforms aimed at strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The Minister of Ed…
Nigeria Shifts Focus from Megawatts to Community Electrification, Says Power Minister
Abuja: The Minister of Power, Mr. Joseph Tegbe, has announced a strategic shift in Nigeria’s electricity sector, prioritizing the electrification of more communities across the nation over merely counting kilowatts and megawatts. This statement was ma…
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WAFU U-20: Flying Eagles Edge Young Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire 4-3
Abuja: The Flying Eagles of Nigeria on Wednesday edged the U-20 football team of Cote d’Ivoire 4-3 on penalties in their semi-final match to reach the finals of the ongoing WAFU U-20 tournament. The Young Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire mounted pressure on…
Paediatrician Urges Early Autism Diagnosis, Dismisses Myths
Lagos: Dr Usman Ibrahim, Senior Registrar in Paediatrics at Lagos University Teaching Hospital, has urged early diagnosis and intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Ibrahim described ASD as a brain development disorder affecting communicatio…
Paediatrician Urges Early Autism Diagnosis, Dismisses Myths
Lagos: Dr Usman Ibrahim, Senior Registrar in Paediatrics at Lagos University Teaching Hospital, has urged early diagnosis and intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Ibrahim described ASD as a brain development disorder affecting communicatio…
Paediatrician Urges Early Autism Diagnosis, Dismisses Myths
Lagos: Dr Usman Ibrahim, Senior Registrar in Paediatrics at Lagos University Teaching Hospital, has urged early diagnosis and intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Ibrahim described ASD as a brain development disorder affecting communicatio…
Abuja: President of Ghana, John Mahama, Nigeria’s Vice-President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, along with other African leaders and democracy advocates, are expected to attend the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) 2026 ‘democracy dialogue’ in Bauchi State. …
Delta APC Support Group Endorses Tinubu and Oborevwori for 2027 Re-Election
Abuja: The Amalgamated All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Groups (AASG) has officially endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State for re-election in 2027. The endorsement was announced during a news conference h…
Osun 2026: Coalition Seeks Diplomatic Engagement for Credible Governorship Election
Abuja: A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations for Credible Elections has appealed for diplomatic engagement from the United States of America and the British Government to support a credible governorship election in Osun. The appeal is contained i…
Unfreeze Osun Accounts, Tinubu Orders EFCC
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to vacate the court order freezing the accounts of the Osun Government. Tinubu issued this directive in a statement personally released on Thursday.
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Abuja: Veteran Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Steph-Nora Okere, has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders in the Nigerian film industry to make Abuja a thriving filmmaking hub. Okere made the call in an interview with the News Agency …
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Tinubu Celebrates Nigeria’s Historic Entry into World Energy Council
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s formal admission as the newest National Member Committee of the World Energy Council (WEC). Tinubu described the development as a proud moment for the country and a strong vote of confidence in Niger…
Three Firefighters Injured in Abuja Tanker Blast
Abuja: The FCT Fire Service reported that three of its firefighters were injured during a fire incident on Thursday night at the AYM Shafa filling station in Abuja. The service’s Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Muhammad, confirmed the incident to Ne…
FG Urges Lagos Residents to Support Flood Mitigation Efforts
Lagos: The Federal Government has urged Lagos residents to support flood mitigation efforts by avoiding indiscriminate waste disposal into drainage channels, saying poor waste management contributes to urban flooding. The Minister of Water Resources a…
Three Firefighters Injured in Abuja Tanker Explosion at AYM Shafa Filling Station
Abuja: Three firefighters from the FCT Fire Service were injured in a fire incident at the AYM Shafa filling station in Garki, Abuja, following a tanker explosion on Thursday night. The Public Relations Officer of the service, Ibrahim Muhammad, confir…
Learning Beyond the Newsroom: Reflections from MIP-5
Lagos: Artificial intelligence is changing the way news is gathered, produced and distributed. Audiences are consuming information differently, while traditional business models that sustained many media organisations continue to face pressure. For jo…
Nigeria Rejoins World Energy Council and Inaugurates New Governing Board
Abuja: Nigeria has rejoined the World Energy Council (WEC) with the inauguration of a National Member Committee and Governing Board to strengthen the country’s participation in global energy policy and investment discussions. The announcement marks a …
Professor Tasks Estate Surveyors on Building Firms That Survive Founders
Lagos: The Founder of B. Adedipe Associates Ltd., Prof. Biodun Adedipe, has urged professionals to build resilient organisations that will continue to perform well after their founders have left. Adedipe made the call while delivering the keynote addr…
Fagbemi Urges Nigerian Legal Aid Board to Focus on Prison Decongestion
Abuja: The Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has called upon the Governing Board of the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria to enhance free legal representation and implement strategies to decrease the number of inmates awaiting trial. This appeal w…
From N5m to N700,000: Benue’s Fertility Centre Changes IVF Story
Makurdi: Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) says it now offers complete In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) services for just N700,000. This is a fraction of the price of such services charged in Abuja and other major cities which charge N4 mil…