By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Federal Government has unveiled an ambitious strategic drive to achieve nationwide digital skills by 2030. At inauguration of the recently launched Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) initiative in Abuja,Chairman of the Technical Working Group, NDL-TWG, and President of the Digital Bridge Institute, DBI, Dr. David Daser, yesterday, described the development as […]

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to immediately enforce the judgment of the Court of Appeal affirming the legitimacy of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmen and councillors in Osun State.

By Ifeatu Agbu THE mandate of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is to facilitate the rapid and sustainable development of the Niger Delta region, while that of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is to investigate financial crimes and put corrupt practices in check. Given their different roles, the idea of an alliance between the two […]

The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma said his administration is committed to reducing maternal and child mortality linked to inadequate facilities and healthcare access. Senator Uzodimma stated this at the inauguration of the 100-bed Senator Oluremi Tinubu Mother and Child Centre in Awo-Omamma, Imo State on Tuesday. The hospital, which was built and fully […]

Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has given a comprehensive account of his stewardship with a verdict that his administration has built a new Imo the citizens should be proud of. Tracing his first year year in office to the 18 months in his second tenure, Uzodimma expressed satisfaction that he has put Imo on […]

By Esther Onyegbula In a bid to deepen digital literacy and prepare Lagos residents for the evolving demands of the global economy, SO TechAfrica Ltd., a leading Information Technology and Human Resources firm, has launched a five-day Artificial Intelligence (AI) training programme set to hold from July 7 to July 11, 2025. The initiative, tagged […]

In a remarkable show of recognition for her dedication to public service, Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary of the FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat, has received three major awards within a single month. Each award celebrates her outstanding work in healthcare delivery, environmental protection, and climate advocacy. Her first award came during the Annual […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The FGN/IFAD-Assisted Value Chain Development Program, VCDP, has flagged off the distribution of over N2billion worth of agric support interventions to over 3,000 Benue farmers in the year 2025 planting season. The various interventions would include capacity building, distribution of production inputs, processing equipment, upgrading of processing centres, critical infrastructure provision, […]

In demonstration of total support, love and undivided loyalty to the reign of the new Ovie of Udu Kingdom devoid of acrimonies, misgivings and discord, all 7 ruling houses in Udu Kingdom have taken turn to pay homage to the new Udu Monarch, HRM (Engr.) Mike Ogheneovo Orugbo, JP, KP, Okporua 1, bringing with them […]

…as FG hails initiative By Ikechukwu Nnochiri Hasetins Commodities, a leader in mineral processing and exploration, has announced plans for the construction of a 12,000 tons per annum state-of-the-art rare earth and critical metal processing plant in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Hasetins, which currently has 6,000 tons per annum processing capacity across its facilities that adheres […]

Progressive Youth Alliance PYA, a socio-political group committed to the enthronement of a development-minded governor of Oyo State, has criticized APC executives in Oyo State for visiting  the minister of power, Oloye Adebayo Adelabu, describing it as unfair to members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, who have had to endure the non-patronage by the […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta A member of the Ogun State House of Assembly, representing Ifelodun State Constituency 2, in Ijebu North local government area of the State, Hon. Segun Kaka has empowered 500 widows in his constituency. He also empowered 50 other people with cash sum of N50,000 each to boost their businesses. The lawmaker […]

…as Gov. Abiodun donates 28 seater bus to the institution By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced a N2 billion comprehensive intervention for Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta. The governor disclosed this during the institution’s 15th combined convocation ceremony held at the school auditorium on Tuesday. Governor Abiodun […]

By Esther Onyegbula In a bold effort to combat food insecurity and improve rural livelihoods, the British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF), in partnership with SwagCo and Odu’a Investment Company, has launched a major agricultural intervention targeting over 100 smallholder maize farmers in Oke-Ako, Ekiti State. The initiative, flagged off on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, […]

… to produce 195 millionaires; 5,460 winners within 90 days MTN Nigeria has announced the launch of the “MTN Mega Billion Promo,” a bold, 12-week nationwide consumer promotion designed to celebrate, reward its loyal customers and deepen financial inclusion. This initiative underscores MTN’s commitment to customer-centricity, coming on the heels of recent adjustments to voice […]