ECOWAS Announces N91m Startup Awards to Strengthen MSMEs
Abuja: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has unveiled plans to bolster Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through a startup competition, offering cash awards set for September 28. The announcement was made by Mr. Peter Ol…
Guards Brigade Nigerian Army Launches 2026 Combat Proficiency Competition in Abuja
Abuja: The Guards Brigade Nigerian Army has initiated its 2026 Combat Proficiency Competition, urging participating troops to maintain professionalism, discipline, and high operational standards. The event commenced at the Brigade’s Obstacle Course, L…
Institute Seeks Stronger Professional Advocacy to Address Nigeria’s Housing Deficit
Abuja: The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has called for stronger professional advocacy and greater policy influence by builders and other built-environment professionals to address Nigeria’s housing deficit. President of the NIOB, Daniel Kolad…
Virtual Assets Pave New Path for Credit Access in Nigeria, Say Experts
Lagos: For millions of Nigerians who earn, trade, and receive payments digitally but struggle to access formal loans, Nigeria’s virtual asset reforms could offer a new route to credit. Experts say digital transaction records could increasingly serve a…
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops to 15.43% in July: NBS Report
Abuja: Nigeria’s headline inflation rate fell to 15.43% in July, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The decline represents a 0.48% decrease from the June 2026 rate of 15.91%, as reported in the NBS’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) and I…
‘King Kosoko: The Battle for Lagos’ Set to Premiere Nationwide on Aug. 28
Abuja: The epic Nollywood historical film, King Kosoko: The Battle for Lagos, is set to hit cinemas nationwide on Aug. 28. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Teqsus Studio, the production company, made the announcement in a post on its Instagram pag…
TAJBank’s PBT Increases by 74%, Assets Reach N1.34 Trillion in 2025
Abuja: TAJBank Limited, Nigeria’s largest non-interest bank by assets, has reinforced its position in ethical banking as its Profit Before Tax (PBT) rose by 74% to N31.562 billion for the fiscal year 2025. This increase is a significant leap from the …
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Abuja: The Nigerian Wrestling Federation (NWF) has announced plans to establish a training camp at Iowa State University in the U.S., in preparation for the forthcoming 2026 World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. A statement by the Feder…
Avoid Over-Processed Foods, Drinks – Food Scientist Urges Nigerians
Ibadan: A food scientist in the Federal Ministry of Health, Dr. Kafayat Adebayo, has warned Nigerians to avoid consumption of over-processed and ultra-processed foods in order to safeguard their health. Adebayo, the Oyo State Coordinator for Port Heal…
Avoid Over-Processed Foods, Drinks – Food Scientist Urges Nigerians
Ibadan: A food scientist in the Federal Ministry of Health, Dr. Kafayat Adebayo, has warned Nigerians to avoid consumption of over-processed and ultra-processed foods in order to safeguard their health. Adebayo, the Oyo State Coordinator for Port Heal…
Avoid Over-Processed Foods, Drinks – Food Scientist Urges Nigerians
Ibadan: A food scientist in the Federal Ministry of Health, Dr. Kafayat Adebayo, has warned Nigerians to avoid consumption of over-processed and ultra-processed foods in order to safeguard their health. Adebayo, the Oyo State Coordinator for Port Heal…
Abuja: Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, stated that he is not troubled by the perception of vice-presidents as ‘spare tyres’ by their principals. Kwankwaso made this remark during the News Age…
2027 Election Manipulation Will Fail Says Kwankwaso
Abuja: Vice-Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, has voiced his belief that governors banking on the rigging of election results in 2027 will face disappointment. Kwankwaso shared this perspective whi…
INEC and Security Agencies Pass Osun Election Key Test, Says YIAGA Africa
Osogbo: An election observation group, YIAGA Africa, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for their professional conduct during Saturday’s Osun governorship election. The Chairman of the YIAGA Africa…
Obi Hails Adeleke’s Re-Election as Osun Governor
Enugu: The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, describing this historic victory as a significant democratic achievement for Nigeria. Obi, in a state…
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APC Analyzes Osun Governorship Election Results
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Nigeria Launches Comprehensive Plan to Combat Organised Crime
Abuja: Nigeria has unveiled a five-year National Strategy for Combating Organised Crime aimed at dismantling criminal networks, disrupting illicit financial flows, and strengthening inter-agency response. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuh…
FG Launches Platform to Track Violence Against Women in Nigeria
Abuja: Nigeria has deployed its first standardised justice sector platform for tracking cases of violence against women, aiming to close long-standing gaps in Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) data and accountability. The platform was unveiled d…
WAFCON: Malawi and Cameroon Face Off for Historic First Crown
Rabat: Malawi and Cameroon will face off this Sunday in Rabat at 9pm Paris time in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. A surprising matchup, with each nation hoping to secure the first continental title in its history.
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Copitour Consultative Meeting Advances ECOWAS Framework for Regional Business Associations
Abuja: The ECOWAS Commission, through the Directorate of Private Sector and Industry, in collaboration with the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) and supported by the Deutsche Gesellschaft fr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), con…
India Commits to Inclusive Development and Leadership in Global South
Abuja: India has expressed its commitment to inclusive development, stronger representation for developing countries, and a rules-based international order. India’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Abhishek Singh, made these remarks while delivering the …
Engineer Urges Gas Investment to Drive Industrialisation
Glasgow: Mr Lolade Olamide, a gas engineer, has urged Nigeria to leverage its natural gas resources to drive industrialisation, create jobs, and promote community development. Olamide, who has extensive experience in the gas, Natural Gas Liquids (NGL)…
FG Pledges Priority to Security, Nigerians in Diaspora
Toronto: The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to prioritising security and harnessing the Nigerian diaspora as a critical asset for national development. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, emphasized thi…
Dr Clarice Ujah Honored with Car Gift at Civil Service Awards for Outstanding Career
Abuja: Dr Clarice Ujah of the Federal Ministry of Education has won the Presidential Distinguished Civil Service Career Award, receiving a car gift at the 2026 Rewards and Recognition Awards. The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federati…
Defense College Holds Inaugural Shooting Tournament to Enhance Skills and Team Spirit
Abuja: The National Defence College (NDC) has organized a shooting tournament for the graduating course – 34 participants to test, boost their marksmanship and foster team spirit. The shooting competition, which is the first of its kind in the history…