Troops recapture Borno community, kill terrorist commander, 19 others in Yobe attacks
Troops of the Nigerian Army, under the Joint Task Force North-East, 'Operation Hadin Kai', have recaptured Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State from Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, while also killing a senior terrorist commander and 19 others, during a separate attack in Yobe State.
NEM Insurance celebrates IWD 2026 with pledge to sustain support for women endeavours
NEM Insurance Plc – the number one motor insurance provider in Nigeria, in a vibrant commemoration of the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD), has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering an inclusive environment that empowers women to excel in their endeavours. Speaking at the corporate headquarters in Lagos, the Chairman of NEM Insurance Plc, Tope Smart, […]
Digital Square: What kind of footprint are we leaving?
By IDOWU ADEWARA Every generation inherits a public square, a space where people meet, learn, debate, exchange ideas, and gradually form the culture they live in. For older generations, this square lived in town halls, marketplaces, letters to editors, and evening conversations on verandas. Today, our public square exists almost entirely on screens. It unfolds on […]
FG team inspects Kwale hospital for upgrade
A delegation from the Federal Ministry of Health, has inspected the Central Hospital, Kwale, Delta State, as part of steps toward converting the facility into a teaching hospital for the Federal University of Health and Medical Sciences, Kwale. The delegation, led by the Director of Hospital Services, Dr. Abisola Adegoke, conducted the visit to assess […]
Women’s voices must translate to political power, stakeholders tell Nigeria
By Gift Chapi-Odekina, Abuja Stakeholders have called for stronger measures to boost women’s participation in politics, warning that Nigeria’s democracy will remain incomplete if women continue to be marginalised in decision-making spaces. The call was made on Thursday at a policy dialogue organised by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation to commemorate International Women’s Day 2026. This […]
New tax regime designed to boost growth, ease burden on Nigerians — Experts
By Progress Godfrey ABUJA — Experts have said that Nigeria’s new tax regime will boost economic growth, increase government revenue, and ease the tax burden on low-income earners and small businesses. The experts said this at the 2026 BusinessDay Tax Reform Conference in Abuja, held on Thursday and themed “Navigating the New Tax Regime: What […]
