FG threatens to withdraw licenses of dormant oil blocks
By Udeme Akpan & Sebastine Obasi The Federal Government is set to revoke the licenses of some oil blocks in the country over delays in development of the oil blocks by the license holders. Confirming this yesterday at the Licensing Round Pre-bid Conference in Lagos, Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, added that there will be […]
Amaka Chidere explores the power of AI in financial forecasting and decision-making
By Juliet Umeh In the modern, volatile economic environment, financial forecasting has become one of the most useful skills that can be possessed by both institutions and individuals. This is where Amaka Chidere is shaping her voice, exploring how artificial intelligence can revolutionize financial forecasting and redefine how decisions are made in high-risk, fast-moving markets. […]
FG to young innovators: Become Nigeria’s problem solvers
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Federal Government has tasked young Nigerian innovators to switch the country’s narrative from one filled with challenges to one abounding with opportunities. This was disclosed by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, while speaking with newsmen after delivering the Distinguished Personality Lecture Series at Obafemi […]
Foundation gifts WAEC scholarship to 300 students across Kwara
By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin The Muhydeen Okunlola Kayode (MOK) Foundation has gifted annual WAEC scholarship scheme to cover 300 secondary school students across the three senatorial districts of Kwara State. The 300 beneficiaries compared with the last event however marked a 50 per cent increase in beneficiaries. The scholarship distribution ceremony was held on Wednesday […]
NDLEA arrests 462 suspects, recovers over 207,000Kg in Edo
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said its sustained clampdown on drug trafficking cartels led to the apprehension of 462 suspected drug traffickers with 207,595.54kg of illicit drugs in 2025. The State Commander of the Anti-Narcotics Agency, Commander of Narcotics Mitchell Ofoyeju gave […]
Yakubu Mohammed, Newswatch co-founder, dies at 75
…Tinubu, NGE, Ododo mourn By Johnbosco Agbakwuru& Boluwaji Obahopo Yakubu Mohammed, co-founder of the defunct Newswatch magazine, is dead. He was 75 years of age.Mohammed’s death comes less than two months after the passing of another Newswatch co-founder, Dan Agbese, who died on November 17, 2025. The late journalist had launched his memoir, ‘Beyond Expectations’, […]
