…declares support for his mission to transform Nigeria By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Convener of The Alternative, Otunba Segun Showunmi, has commended the pace of work on the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway after joining the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, on an inspection of the ongoing construction, […]

…Institute demands robust implementation By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has charged newly appointed Directors in key Federal Capital Territory (FCT) planning agencies to uphold a rigorous, transparent and future-focused process in the implementation of the Abuja Master Plan, warning that any deviation could jeopardize the city’s order, identity, and […]

…as FG Pays ₦1bn Compensation By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has announced that the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway will feature relief stations, solar-powered lighting and CCTV cameras to enhance safety and ensure rapid emergency response times of under ten minutes. Umahi made this known during an inspection of the Calabar–Itu […]

…unveils grant beneficiaries INBRID Global restated its commitment to reshaping Nigeria’s small business landscape with the successful hosting of the 2025 Abeokuta Business Summit, a capacity-building forum that equipped entrepreneurs with practical tools for resilience, growth, and long-term sustainability. The summit, which convened founders, ecosystem leaders, professionals, volunteers, and young innovators, focused on tackling the […]

…conducts medical outreach in BAY states By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Nigeria  Evangelical Fellowship (NEF) in collaboration with Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA] have launched a food distribution program aimed at supporting vulnerable displaced people in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe (BAY states). The intervention which kicked off at the EYN Church Headquarters in Maiduguri […]

The Dpathfinder Initiative has concluded the 2025 edition of its Career Path Summit, a two-day intensive programme aimed at equipping young Nigerians with practical career skills, professional exposure, and access to global opportunities. The summit, convened by Boluwatife Oladeinde, brought together a distinguished group of facilitators who delivered sessions on employability, personal branding, and international […]

By Emameh Gabriel The problem is right there in the dirt. Nigeria has some of the richest mineral and agricultural land in Africa, but walk into a factory in Nnewi or Aba and you will hear the same thing: we can’t get what we need. The lead for batteries, the clay for tiles, the starch […]

By Favour Ulebor, Abuja Nigerians have been urged to make rest a daily habit to stay healthy, reduce burnout and function better, especially as many citizens continue to describe 2025 as one of the most mentally and physically draining years in recent times. This advice was repeated in Abuja during a three day retreat organised […]

By Sunny Joseph Imohimi In recent months, conversations across Nigeria’s digital finance community have been dominated by one phrase: “bad Naira.” From P2P crypto traders to fintech operators and everyday users, many Nigerians are sounding the alarm about fraudulent or compromised funds circulating through informal digital channels particularly peer-to-peer (P2P) exchanges. This concern is not […]

By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Cultural Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy and Director of the China Cultural Centre, Mr Yang Jianxing, has expressed delight over China’s participation in this year’s Duma International Film Festival in Abuja, describing it as a platform to deepen cultural ties and inspire new ambitions among Nigerian audiences. The documentary, Shenzhou […]