Abuja: The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has appointed coaches for its senior, age-grade, and beach volleyball national teams following a comprehensive selection and screening process. The appointments were announced in a statement issued on Th…
Artisan Summit 2026 Set for September, Targets Inclusion, Growth
Lagos: Say it Loud Africa has announced the postponement of its maiden edition of The Artisan Summit and Expo (TASE 2026), a national initiative aimed at empowering artisans through business development, financial inclusion, and skills enhancement. Th…
Lawsuits as Tools of Intimidation: Nigeria’s Growing Concern Over Suppressive Litigation
Abuja: Are lawsuits becoming tools against public participation? The report further advocated public enlightenment campaigns, improved documentation of cases and the enactment of legal safeguards against abusive litigation.
According to News Agency …
Defence Minister Urges Tech Sector to Develop Indigenous Security Solutions
Lagos: The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, has urged Nigerian innovators, startups, and researchers to direct their expertise toward developing homegrown solutions to the nation’s security challenges. Musa gave the charge while speaking at…
Initiative Advocates AI Skills Development for Youths
Abuja: The Executive Director of CHEN Teen and Youth Development Initiative, Dr. Olushola Oresanya, highlighted the importance of equipping young people with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in the emerging artificial intelligence (AI) er…
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…
Global Shocks: AfDB Plans Emergency Support Package for African Countries
Abuja: The African Development Bank (AfDB) is considering an emergency support package to help African countries mitigate the economic impact of rising global uncertainties, including the ongoing Middle East crisis. Prof. Kevin Urama, the bank’s Chief…
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Diplomats Praise Football as a Catalyst for Building Strong International Ties
Abuja: Diplomats and stakeholders have highlighted the role of football in promoting unity, cultural exchange, and stronger bilateral relations among nations. They spoke during a football viewing party organized by the Office of the Senior Special Ass…
Poland Holds Nigeria to 2-2 Draw in Warsaw
Collaborate to Grow Africa’s Healthcare System, Minister Urges Practitioners
Lagos: The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, has urged healthcare practitioners to prioritize Public-Private Partnership (PPP) as a viable approach to grow Africa’s healthcare system. Salako made the appeal during the …
Collaborate to Grow Africa’s Healthcare System, Minister Urges Practitioners
Lagos: The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, has urged healthcare practitioners to prioritize Public-Private Partnership (PPP) as a viable approach to grow Africa’s healthcare system. Salako made the appeal during the …
Collaborate to Grow Africa’s Healthcare System, Minister Urges Practitioners
Lagos: The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, has urged healthcare practitioners to prioritize Public-Private Partnership (PPP) as a viable approach to grow Africa’s healthcare system. Salako made the appeal during the …
Abuja: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Delta, Rep. Benedict Etanabene, has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to accept calls to contest the 2027 presidential election. Etanabene, representing Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Feder…
House of Representatives Adopts 26 Public Petitions on Alleged Unlawful Dismissals and Breaches
Abuja: The House of Representatives, during its plenary session on Tuesday, adopted 26 reports on public petitions concerning allegations of unlawful dismissals, breaches of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), and various other issues. The adoption foll…
Benue LP Governorship Candidate Picks Female Running Mate
Makurdi: The Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Benue, Dr Mathias Byuan, has named Mrs Juliana Obetta as his running mate for the 2027 election. Byuan, who made the announcement at his governorship campaign office, stated that the decision fo…
Accord Party Denies Presidential Affirmation Primary in Nasarawa
Nasarawa: The Nasarawa State chapter of the Accord Party, loyal to the Chris Imumolen faction, has denied the conduct of the party’s presidential affirmation primary in the state. The chapter described reports claiming that the exercise was held and p…
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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Africa Quality Mark to Boost Competitiveness of Nigerian Products: SON
Abuja: The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has announced that the African Quality Mark (ARSO Dual Mark) certification is set to enhance the competitiveness of Nigerian products across the African continent.
According to News Agency of Niger…
Tinubu’s Procurement Reforms Shift FEC’s Focus From Routine Contract Approvals
Abuja: Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), announced that the procurement reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda have significantly reduced the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) role i…
Kwara Govt. and NGOs Provide Menstrual Pads to Schoolgirls with Special Needs
Ilorin: Kwara Government and some NGOs in Ilorin have distributed menstrual pads to 100 schoolgirls at the Kwara State School for Special Needs. Speaking on the sidelines of the programme, Mr Buhari Oladimeji, the Adolescent Health and Development Off…
Dangote Refinery Ramps Up to 700,000bpd Production
Lagos: Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) in a performance test conducted by the Process Licensors. A statement by the group said this marks a significant mile…
Electricity Reform: Stakeholders Explore New Subsidy Models for Sustainable Power Supply
Abuja: Stakeholders in Nigeria’s electricity sector have called for innovative pricing frameworks and alternative subsidy models as states increasingly assume responsibility for regulating and developing their electricity markets. They made the call o…
BRICS Agri-Food Cooperation to Shape Global Trade Future: FAO
St. petersburg: The population of the BRICS countries, which accounts for 42 percent of the world’s population, is becoming younger, making it essential to focus on youth in the development of the agricultural sector. This is because they represent th…
FCT Projects Reach Completion Ahead of Tinubu’s 3rd Anniversary: Inauguration Set to Commence
Abuja: The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has announced that major infrastructure projects across Abuja city center and its satellite towns have been fully completed and are ready for inauguration. Wike made this sta…
Tech Firms in BRICS Countries Poised to Boost GDP Growth by $656 Billion
St. petersburg: The accelerated development of technology companies in BRICS countries could increase annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth by up to 656 billion dollars, while cooperation among member states could generate an additional GDP effec…
FRSC Organizes Road Safety Quiz to Celebrate Children’s Day in Ikorodu
Ikorodu: The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Ikorodu unit organized a Road Safety Club Quiz on Thursday for pupils and students as part of the 2026 Children’s Day celebrations, aiming to enhance road safety awareness among young Nigerians.
Accordin…