Energy reforms: Oye slams govt’s celebration despite NNPC’s N30trn debt
The Chairman of the Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics LTD/GTE, Dele Oye, has criticised the Federal Government’s celebration of recent energy sector reforms, insisting that while official figures appear impressive, they do not reflect the economic hardship faced by ordinary Nigerians, who continue to grapple with high fuel costs, unreliable electricity, and rising production expenses.
BEQAEB distributes Basic Education Exams materials to 1,995 centres ahead of commencement
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State Education Quality Assurance and Examinations Board (BEQAEB) has announced the successful distribution of examination materials for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) to all 86 Custodian Centres across the state ahead of the commencement of the examination on Monday. The Executive Secretary of BEQAEB, Dr. Terna Francis, […]
Nigeria, China celebrate Children’s Day with arts, charity; 40 win N7.1m
By Nkiruka Nnorom Creativity met compassion in Lagos as the Chinese Consulate General partnered with the Federal Ministry of Education and several Chinese community groups to mark the 2026 Nigeria-China Children’s Day in a celebration that reached far beyond ceremony. Through the 4th Nigerian Children’s Drawing Competition, a Dragon Boat Festival, and the “Together Fight […]
SCOAN unveils programme to celebrate TB Joshua’s life, legacy
By Innocent Anaba The Synagogue, Church of All Nations, SCOAN, will commemorate the fifth anniversary of the passing of its founder, Prophet Temitope Joshua, with a special event themed “Rejoicing with the Saints.” The anniversary celebration, scheduled for June 5, 2026, is expected to draw worshippers, gospel ministers, dignitaries and admirers from across the world […]
Oladeji facilitates Norwegian Embassy’s World Environment Day upcycling art workshop
By Onyeka Ezike The Royal Norwegian Embassy, in collaboration with the Nike Art Gallery Abuja has organised a five-day Upcycling Art Workshop as part of its commemoration of World Environment Day 2026. Themed “Because There Is No Planet B,” the intensive programme was held at the Nike Art Gallery in Abuja, with a public exhibition […]
‘Fashion industry needs structure, local textile revival to thrive’
By Henry Obetta Founder and Creative Director of luxury fashion house Odio Mimonet, Odio Taiwo Oseni, has called for the revival of large-scale cotton farming and investment in Nigeria’s textile industry, saying it is critical to reducing dependence on imported fabrics and strengthening the country’s fashion sector. Oseni made the call during an interview with […]
