By CHIDO ONUMAH A decade and half ago, a global historic event took place in Bangkok, the picturesque capital city of Thailand. UNESCO convened an Expert Meeting on “Towards Media and Information Literacy Indicators,” from November 4-6, 2010, bringing together international experts to develop common indicators for measuring Media and Information Literacy (MIL). The meeting had […]

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) is repositioning to significantly improve its commercial performance and extract greater value from its vast power assets, Vice President Kashim Shettima has said, as the company marked its 20th anniversary. Shettima, who is Chairman of the NDPHC Board, said the enactment of the Electricity […]

By Emem Idio, Yenagoa The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Bayelsa State Council, has waded into the lingering crisis rocking the state chapter of Maritime Workers Union of of Nigeria, MWUN. It was gathered that following the expiration of the tenure of the current state executives of the MWUN, the process of conducting […]

Host communities in Oil Mining Lease (OML) 30 have urged oil companies to consistently engage community leaders, stakeholders and members of Boards of Trustees in implementing the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) to avoid conflicts of interest and ensure sustainable development. The call was made by the Uherevie Host Communities Development Trust (UHCDT) during a one-day […]

PLP, ESARO and AGCCI have graduated 9,000 young software developers from across Africa, bringing the total number of young people trained to over 20,000

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has commended the Presidency for its support for local industries, especially the recent stance it took in the face-off between Dangote Refinery and some regulators.

The leader of the House of Representatives Rivers Caucus, Hon. Dum Dekor, has received the 2025 Leadership Award for Constituents’ Empowerment.

A short video showing large-scale preparations for the burial of Mama Asetu Fufeyin, mother of Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, has sparked wide attention online.

By Musa Ubandawaki, SOKOTO BUA Cement Sokoto Plant has awarded N40 million scholarships to 200 students across Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states, reaffirming its commitment to educational development and community empowerment as part of its corporate social responsibility. The scholarship beneficiaries include 50 students from Sokoto State, 50 from Kebbi State, and 50 from Zamfara […]

By Jimoh Babatunde  The Rachisols Foundation (RSF) has brought a new lease of life to the Ilupeju Public Library with the successful launch of 2025 Project Enlighten, a mega project aimed at renovating and modernizing public libraries in Lagos State. The event was attended by prominent dignitaries, including the Vice-Chairman of Odi-Olowo Local Government – Hon. […]

By Ediri Ejoh The Nigerian oil and gas industry is said to be the driver of the nation’s economy. The sector is further perceived as the anchor of its growth and development. However, the desired transformation can only happens when men and women with the entrepreneur skill pilot affairs in the private sector accept the […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Convener of The Alternative, Otunba Segun Showunmi, has criticised the National Opposition Movement (NOM) over its stance on the Federal Government’s tax reforms, urging Nigerians to support the initiative in the interest of the nation’s economic recovery. Showunmi called on citizens to disregard what he described as “alarmism and recycled […]

By Etop Ekanem Turkish Airlines has opened its first-ever European lounge at Edinburgh Airport, aside from the world-famous one at its İstanbul hub, bringing another dimension of its world-renowned hospitality to travellers in Scotland. The new lounge further elevates Edinburgh’s premium travel offering while reinforcing airport’s growing role as an international gateway. Türkiye’s flag carrier, […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted illicit drugs and other contraband items with a combined Duty Paid Value (DPV) of over ₦2.6 billion across different parts of Ogun State. The Acting Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller Oladapo Afeni, who disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has described former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, as a reference point for integrity and accountability in public service, saying his record remains relevant years after he left office. In […]