By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday flagged off the distribution and sale of fertilisers at 50 percent subsidised rates to farmers across the six Area Councils of the territory. The event, held at the Arts and Culture Exhibition Pavilion in Garki, Abuja, marks a key intervention […]

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has warned retired personnel protesting non-payment of demobilization allowance to leave the Ministry of Finance premises in Abuja, stating that their continued protest lacks merit. The Director Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, gave the warning on Thursday in Abuja, while briefing newsmen on the operations of the Armed Forces of […]

Digital economy’s GDP contribution to hit 21% by 2027 — Tijani Nigeria ready to lead future economy — DG NITDA By Juliet Umeh Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed that the state attracted over $6 billion in direct foreign investment into its technology startup ecosystem between 2019 and 2024, a milestone he says […]

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that President Tinubu’s development agenda is driven purely by national interest, not politics, with transformative projects and programmes rolling out across every state of the Federation without favour or partisanship. A statement on Thursday by Rabiu Ibrahim, Special Assistant (Media) to […]

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Concerned Edo Citizens Forum (CECF) has backed the proposed creation of state police by President Bola Tinubu but wants the strengthening of some institutions to check abuse. Besides, the group called on the federal government to invest in food production to check food insecurity and bring down the […]

…as Amnesty International demands stricter oversight of global arms industry By Dickson Omobola Following a report by an American daily newspaper, The Washington Post, that an arms company in the Middle East is escalating conflict in North-East Africa by sending secret shipments of drones and missiles to one of the countries’ army, fresh concerns have […]

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY –  THE Edo State Special Security Squad, codenamed “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers” said it has has recorded another breakthrough in its sustained crackdown on criminality, with the arrest of nine suspected cultists and the recovery of a cache of firearms in Iguoshodin N’ Ikpemaba, Ovia North East Local […]

The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has announced that its new emergency unit will be equipped with state-of-the-art medical facilities, aimed at reducing medical tourism within the region and beyond. Dr Innocent Abang, Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC) of the hospital, made this known on Thursday during a facility tour of the hospital by […]

The Vice Chancellor of Bingham University, Karu, Prof. Haruna Kuje Ayuba, has charged postgraduate students and researchers to pursue innovative and impactful research that addresses real-world challenges and promotes sustainable development.

The Nigeria Custom Service on Thursday in Calabar said it made a seizure of items with Duty Paid Value (DPV) of over N1,041, 038,508 in the months of March, June and July.

Cowrywise, Nigeria’s leading investment tech business, along with its sister company, CFTL Digital (a digital sub-broker, licensed to carry out brokerage services), and Meristem, the renowned capital market conglomerate, have entered into a strategic alliance forged in a shared belief: that every Nigerian deserves access to wealth-building opportunities.

Rising concerns over banditry and kidnappings in Shagari Local Government Area have prompted youths to call for swift government action.

Henry Chinedu Anadi, widely known as Legit, has reaffirmed his commitment to serving with integrity while creating opportunities for others to thrive.

CASHEW farmers under the auspices of National Cashew Association of Nigeria, NCAN, Thursday, vehemently resisted calls to restrict cashew exports.

The Chairman of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), Rt. Hon. Chibudom Nwuche, has outlined an ambitious plan to transform the South-South into a hub of modern infrastructure and inclusive growth.