By Luminous Jannamike & Folarin Kehinde ABUJA — Documentary filmmaker Samuel Oluwaferanmi Ojo has questioned the impact of government-backed programmes aimed at young creatives, arguing that certifications alone cannot address the challenges confronting Nigeria’s growing creative economy and calling for evidence that public interventions in the sector are delivering measurable results. He argued that while […]

Insecurity remains a major factor in the growing poverty in Nigeria. It is one of the most visible indicators of social instability. Many farmers are unable to access their lands, leaving harvests uncollected, while travellers often move with a sense of uncertainty.

By Progress Godfrey ABUJA – The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has intensified efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s digital governance framework, training Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) on data protection as cyber threats rise alongside the expansion of e-government services. The five-day hands-on capacity-building programme is to equip technical personnel in government institutions with practical skills […]

The Lagos State Government has intensified surveillance and emergency preparedness measures at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, even as it moved to prevent the importation of Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, into Nigeria following renewed outbreaks in parts of East and Central Africa.

Senator Ned Nwoko has urged the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to protect what he described as the mandate freely given to him by party members in the Delta North Senatorial District, insisting that he defeated former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, in 97 of the 98 wards during the party’s senatorial primary election.

By Favour Ulebor Tanzania has unveiled a nearly $985 million budget for its Ministry of Works for the 2026/2027 financial year, with a strong focus on roads, bridges, airports, ferries and regional trade corridors aimed at accelerating economic growth and improving connectivity. Presenting the budget to Parliament, the Minister for Works, Hon. Abdallah Hamis Ulega, […]

By Favour Ulebor The Tanzanian government has unveiled an ambitious legal sector reform agenda for the 2026/2027 financial year, aimed at improving access to justice, strengthening investor confidence, expanding legal aid services, and accelerating the digital transformation of legal institutions. Presenting the Ministry of Constitutional and Legal Affairs’ Plan and Budget Estimates to Parliament in […]

Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the worsening security situation in the country, urging the Federal Government to take full responsibility for protecting lives and property.

Abuja-The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, UAE, to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi, has said non-oil trade between Nigeria and the UAE increased to $5 billion in 2025.

As political parties begin positioning ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Abia State, early political calculations appear to favour incumbent governor, Alex Otti.